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Equity and Sustainability (Approaches to Global Sustainability, Markets, and Governance)
by David Crowther Shahla SeifiThis book delves into the multifaceted concept of sustainability, placing a particular emphasis on the social dimension and its intersection with economic and environmental considerations. It examines how individuals, corporations, and institutions can adapt their behaviors to align with sustainable practices. Through a global perspective, the book explores various aspects of behavior changes required for sustainability, highlighting diverse approaches adopted in different regions around the world. One of the central themes explored in this book is the notion of equity in sustainability. While it is acknowledged that complete equality is unattainable, the book argues that achieving fairness in outcomes is essential for the stability and longevity of sustainable practices. Without equity, there is a risk of social unrest and instability, which could undermine the sustainability agenda. Drawing on contributions from scholars representing diverse international backgrounds, the book offers fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the challenges of sustainability. Rooted in the tradition of the Social Responsibility Research Network (SRRNet), this book embodies the network's ethos of promoting dialogue, sharing best practices, and seeking relevant solutions. It aims to inspire new thinking and action toward a more sustainable and equitable future for all, presenting a blend of academic rigor and practical insights. Through its exploration of sustainability from a social perspective, this book contributes to the ongoing discourse on how to address the pressing global challenges of our time.
Advances in Computational Intelligence and Informatics: Proceedings of ICACII 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #993)
by Salvatore Distefano Sandeep Singh Rawat Raghavendra Rao ChillarigeThe book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at 2nd International Conference on Advances in Computational Intelligence and Informatics (ICACII 2023) organized by Anurag University, Hyderabad, India, during 22–23 December 2023. It includes innovative ideas and new research findings in the field of Computational Intelligence and Informatics which is useful for researchers, scientists, technocrats, academicians, and engineers. The areas included are high performance system, data science and analytics, computational intelligence and expert systems, cloud computing, computer network, and emerging technologies.
Recent Advances in Industrial and Systems Engineering: Select Proceedings of RAISE 2023 (Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering)
by J. Paulo Davim Nachiappan Subramanian S. G. Ponnambalam Purushothaman DamodaranThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Industrial and Systems Engineering (RAISE 2023). It covers the latest research in the areas of industrial and systems engineering, including manufacturing, supply chain digitalization, resilience, and sustainability. Various topics covered in this book are additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, modeling and simulation, production planning and management, digital manufacturing, and many more. This book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the areas of industrial and production engineering, supply chain management, quality control, and allied fields.
Ecosystem Services Valuation for Sustainable Development
by Sabu Joseph A. P. PradeepkumarThis book discusses state-of-the-art techniques for ecosystem service valuation of forests, rivers, wetlands, lakes and coastal ecosystems, for their sustainable development and management. An ecosystem service valuation can be used to address environmental degradation of natural resources. Numerous natural and man-made factors like climate change, pollution, encroachment, and over-exploitation, have put ecosystems under threat worldwide. These ecosystems provide a lot of services to human beings but many of these services are not taken into account in the market prices for products and services, and their ecological functions are not economically valued. The valuation of these ecosystems' services will help to shed light on their sustainable management. This book offers a fresh and innovative resource that captures the latest advancements, addresses emerging challenges, and propels the field forward, making it a must-have for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. This book is also useful for stakeholders to achieve United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Sustainability of water resources) and 13 (Climate action). The most relevant target audiences are hydrologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, ecologists, biologists, and academicians. This book can be useful to post-graduate students, researchers, academicians, policy makers, NGOs in these fields. It also appeals to professionals in the fields of urban planning, agriculture, forestry, water resources management and environmental policy.
Endovascular and Neurovascular Surgery for Spinal Vascular Malformations
by Xianli LvThis book introduces the great advances made in the techniques, devices and treatment concepts which benefit for spinal vascular malformations. It also covers several spinal vascular malformations that can be treated successfully with minimally invasive therapy.Spinal vascular malformations constitute rare pathological entities characterized by considerable angioarchitectural variation. Insufficient understanding of normal spinal vascular anatomy and abnormal vascular anatomy constituting these lesions restricts the development of surgical treatments specifically tailored to type of malformation. Spinal vascular malformation therapy should include conservative, microsurgical, endovascular, stereotactic, and/or multimodal therapy.Attendings, fellows, residents, medical students or anyone interested in sharpening their diagnostic and therapeutic skill set will benefit from reading this text.
Smart Battery Management for Enhanced Safety (Key Technologies on New Energy Vehicles)
by Zhongbao WeiThis book consolidates studies in the rapidly and foreseeably growing field of battery management. The primary focus is to overview the management of batteries (Li-ion batteries and some cases of flow batteries) with the fusion of mechanism and AI-based approaches. The book can be categorized into three groups, i.e., (i) mechanism and AI-based battery modeling and parameterization, (ii) AI-based diagnostic, early warning, and active safety control, and (iii) emerging techniques of smart battery and smart management, combining the emerging areas of embedded sensing and reconfigurable batteries. It is well recognized that the battery safety and management are the kernel of energy storage, renewable utilization, and low-carbon society, which have been highly popular in recent years. The exploration of AI techniques for advanced battery management has been seldom discussed systematically before. Moreover, the combination of AI and mechanism approaches can remarkably enhance the battery management, which however has never been focused on in previous books. Therefore, this book can add new knowledge to the paradigm and attract the attention of academics, scientists, engineers, and practitioners. It is a reference book for researchers and engineers in related fields. The step-by-step guidance, comprehensive introduction, and case studies make it accessible to audiences of different levels, from graduates to experienced engineers.
Cardioprotective Plants
by T. Pullaiah Shreesh OjhaThis book provides a comprehensive overview of plants and plant-derived phytochemicals in the management of cardiovascular diseases. It presents the cardioprotective potential of plants and phytochemicals, covering various preclinical models, assays, and clinical research protocols of plant medicine for cardioprotection. Chapters cover the role of plants and phytochemicals in prevention and cure of atherosclerosis, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, cardiotoxicity and the underlying pharmacological, molecular, biochemical, and immunobiological mechanisms. The book also includes toxicological aspects (safety evaluations), meta-analysis of clinical trials, critical assessments, drawbacks and challenges for adopting phytomedical approaches in evidence-based medicine for the treatment of CVDs. Screening methods and plant foods for cardioprotection are also covered. The book will be a reference for all researchers working on the role of plant-based products on cardiovascular systems and on cardioprotective agents of plant origin. It will be useful for students, researchers, physicians, nurses, industrial scientists, nutritionists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, botanists, and traditional medicine practitioners. In particular, researchers working on heart problems, diseases, toxicity, physicians treating patients with heart problems, hospitals, pharmacy institutions, pharmacy students and researchers, ethnobotanists, and people working in traditional medicine will find this book useful.
Traditional Resources and Tools for Modern Drug Discovery: Ethnomedicine and Pharmacology (Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances)
by Anupam Das Talukdar Jayanta Kumar Patra Gitishree Das Deepa NathThis book provides perspectives on the combinatorial approach of plant-based compounds for drug discovery to achieve better disease-curing outcomes introducing the evolution of ethnobotany and traditional medicine in modern drug development. It covers the biotechnological interventions for the identification and screening of compounds and their optimization to enhance affinity, selectivity, bioavailability, and metabolic stability. While overviewing how essential compounds are successfully identified from herbal/ medicinal plants and utilized in the form of effective drugs which eventually have helped in combating long-term diseases in humans, the book also provides a better understanding of how infection and the diseases caused are regulated at the molecular and physiological stages. The book also highlights the importance of bioactive compounds in modern drug discovery and the perspectives for a potential industrial application. The chapters are developed by eminent subject experts with due care and clarity and cover an up-to-date literature review with relevant illustrations. The book would cater to the needs of undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and scientists, and may attract the attention of pharmaceutical companies/industrialists and health policymakers.
Proceedings of Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology: ICICT 2024, London, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1011)
by Xin-She Yang Nilanjan Dey Amit Joshi Simon SherrattThis open access book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held at Brunel University, London, on February 19–22, 2024. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers an asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The work is presented in ten volumes.
Deep Learning and Visual Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of ICDLAI 2024 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by Vishal Goar Jungpil Shin Aditi Sharma M. Firoz MridhaThis book features high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Deep Learning and Visual Artificial Intelligence (ICDLAI), held at Government Engineering College Bikaner, Bikaner, India, during March 16–17, 2024. The book presents diverse range of topics, including advanced deep learning techniques, neural networks, image processing, object detection, and pattern recognition.
Management of Migraine Pain: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges
by Shvetank Bhatt C. R. Patil Neeraj MahindrooThe book delves into the multifaceted world of migraine pain, offering a profound understanding of its underlying pathophysiology and presenting established treatment strategies for its effective management. It discusses the intricate world of migraine pain, offering valuable insights into its diverse aspects. Starting with an exploration of migraine's epidemiology and etiology and the complex factors contributing to this debilitating headache disorder. This book explores the significance of lifestyle changes and offers practical strategies for incorporation. Furthermore, the impact of diet and nutrients on migraine management is extensively covered, shedding light on their role in alleviating symptoms. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, blending scientific insights with practical approaches, making it an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of migraine pain. By addressing both established practices and cutting-edge advancements, it bridges the gap between knowledge and effective management, offering a holistic perspective on this challenging condition.
Understanding the Emotions of Second Language Writing Teachers: A Chinese Tertiary Educational Context (English Language Education #40)
by Shulin Yu Feng GengThis book incorporates both practice-based information and research to underpin teachers' emotions in the teaching and learning settings of second language (L2) writing, in the Chinese tertiary educational context. It introduces and validates a new conceptual framework for evaluating the causes and effects of the emotions of L2 writing teachers and investigates their emotional experiences in the context of the classroom. Additionally, it demonstrates the mediating effect of emotion-regulation strategies on L2 writing teachers’ pedagogical practices, writing assessment practices, teacher–student relationships, and well-being. Finally, this book provides theoretical, practical, and pedagogical implications of emotion regulation and management in order to implement the L2 writing curriculum.
The Belt and Road Initiative at Ten: From Macro, Financial and Industrial Trends
by CICC Research, CICC Global InstituteThis open access book analyzes the achievements and challenges of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from the macro and industrial, real and financial, domestic and international perspectives, and explores the opportunities for future development and related public policy issues. It is a new research achievement of CICC Research and CICC Global Institute on major issues in China’s new development stage. The year 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Over the past decade, BRI has established more than 3,000 cooperation projects, galvanized nearly 1 trillion U.S. dollars of investment, created more than 420,000 jobs, and lifted nearly 40 million people out of poverty. BRI has made remarkable achievements in promoting connectivity and cooperative development between China and participating countries, and has been welcomed by the international community both as a public good and a cooperation platform. Compared with ten years ago, the global environment has undergone profound changes. COVID-19 epidemic has brought great impacts to the world, and the post-epidemic economic recovery is uneven, with some long-term scarring effects still emerging. New changes and constraints, such as geopolitical events, industry chain adjustment, and green transition, have also exerted far-reaching influences on the economic fundamentals and global governance. Under the new situation, international cooperation mechanisms, including BRI, are facing new problems and challenges, which need to be explored and solved in practice. This book is both academically rigorous and readable, and provides valuable references for public policy departments, enterprises, and financial institutions who seek to better understand the macro, financial and industrial trends of BRI.
Cooperative Sustainable Development: A Geostrategic Band-Aid to Energy Insecurity (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by RS Aswani Shambhu SajithThe pursuit of energy security and climate action is inextricably linked to the intricate web of geopolitical dynamics. This book offers a fresh perspective, masterfully weaving together the threads of energy, geopolitics, and sustainability to create a powerful tapestry of insights and solutions. It delves into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17, emphasizing the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to revitalize global partnerships and align countries towards a shared vision for climate action. It introduces the innovative concept of Cooperative Sustainable Development (CSD), which synergizes energy security, climate action, and geopolitical dynamics. Delving into the heart of the Indo-Pacific region, a crucible of power struggles and resource competition, the authors expertly navigate the complexities of this geostrategic chessboard. Through meticulous research and incisive analysis, they unveil the intricate interplay between energy insecurity, political tensions, and the urgent need for climate action. Utilizing a multi-dimensional approach, this book offers readers a comprehensive, one-stop resource for understanding the geopolitics of energy and the path towards a peaceful, stable, secure, and clean Indo-Pacific powered by renewable energy.
Contemporary Issues in Late Adulthood: Perspectives from India (Asian Perspectives on Public Health)
by Asha Banu SolettiThis book provides an in-depth exploration of the challenges and diversity inherent in the ageing process in India. It offers valuable insights into various aspects of growing old, covering a spectrum of issues influenced by socioeconomic inequalities and diversities that shape the lives of older adults. Despite existing research on aging, there's often a tendency to overlook the diverse experiences within the older population, a gap this book aims to bridge. The chapters of the book, are written by practitioners and academicians, sharing their insights on the issue. The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on contributions from a diverse array of experts to comprehensively address the myriad issues affecting late adulthood. From mental health and nutrition to gender dynamics, income security, elder abuse, and intergenerational concerns, each topic is explored. A central theme of the book is the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by different groups within the elderly population. . By synthesizing insights from different fields, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges encountered by older adults across multiple dimensions of their lives. This interdisciplinary perspective enriches the discourse on ageing and provides practical insights for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in advocating for the well-being of ageing populations.
Present and Future of Evolutionary Economics: Japanese Perspectives (Evolutionary Economics and Social Complexity Science #31)
by Yuji Aruka Yoshinori Shiozawa Makoto Nishibe Kiichiro Yagi Akinori IsogaiThis edited volume celebrates a quarter-century’s anniversary of the foundation of the Japan Association for Evolutionary Economics (JAFEE) and proposes the future perspectives of evolutionary economics on the grounds of its achievements in Japan. When JAFEE was founded in 1997, hundreds of ambitious non-neo-classical economists gathered in this forum to advance new directions of economic research. Succeeding in 2004, JAFEE launched an international academic journal, Evolutionary and Institutional Economics Review (EIER), which is now published by Springer.Evolutionary economics found rich soil for growth in Japan, where non-orthodox directions in economic theory and historical interest in the past masters’ works occupied a solid portion of economics academism. Evolutionary economics in Japan has grown with the collaboration of non-neoclassical economics including Marxian and post-Keynesian economics, agent-based modeling, complexity studies, comparative economic systems, and studies in industrial evolution. Combining the renovation of classical value theory as the micro-foundation of evolutionary economics is one of its most conspicuous achievements. Experimental methods are also used in the artificial domain, regional studies (community currencies), and other domains. Further, evolutionary ideas stimulated comparative analysis of national economies in the development and system transition. The variety of chapters in this volume reflects the broad perspective and the multiplicity of approaches to evolutionary economics in Japan, which thus stimulates its worldwide advance.
Ground Anchors: Tension Force—Vibratory Analysis
by Jean-Jacques Henri RincentThis open access book introduces a non-destructive vibration analysis method for calculating the internal tension force of tested tie rods. This method was formalized in 2003 and patented after two years of investigation, with the patent expiring in 2005. The objective of the book is to present this method through numerous concrete examples. It covers the theory and principles of instrumentation, explaining how vibratory responses are analyzed to calculate the free and total lengths of the tie rod, as well as its diameter, which includes the reinforcement and its grout. The data obtained from this method can be utilized to: Verify that tie rods adhere to drawings Resize tie rods A notable strength of this book lies in demonstrating the relationship between dynamic stiffness and the tension force of the tie rod, along with the calibration method using static tensile tests. However, performing static tensile tests at heights poses difficulties due to equipment weight, and there is a genuine risk of failure, especially for older tie rods. The book addresses important aspects such as the uncertainty of results and sampling. The examples provided in the book primarily stem from tests conducted in Brazil, where more than 2,000 tie rods were tested over a two-year period on motorway and railway retaining walls. In practical terms, this amounts to 16,000 non-destructive tests as each tie rod is tested eight times. These aging structures, in existence for several decades, exhibit load losses ranging from 1% to 5.5% per year during these periods. The book acknowledges the observation of cyclic load effects on these reinforcements, which warrant further investigation. In one of the tested walls, a limited number of tie rods were re-tensioned. Retaining wall managers increasingly employ this method for maintenance diagnostics. It allows for a representative sample to be taken, providing insight into the existing conditions.
Future Optical Access Network: Design and Modelling of FTTX/5G/IoT/Smart City Applications and Services (Springer Tracts in Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
by Santosh Kumar Carlos Marques Abhilasha Mishra Rajendraprasad A. PagareThis book provides detailed information on a low-cost, high-speed infrastructure to support applications and services based on 5G/6G, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, and fiber-to-the-x (FTTX). The contents will serve as a ready reference for researchers, design engineers, network operators, and service providers, as well as graduating engineers interested in pursuing careers in the optical access network domain. The book is a road map for designing and developing access networks for a variety of applications, including smart cities and long-distance high-speed access networks. The book is useful for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students, particularly in developing South-East Asian countries.
Economic Effects of the Pandemic: Implications for the Economy, Finance and Tourism (The Political Economy of the Middle East)
by Ashraf MishrifThis book addresses the impact and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most challenging public health risks to human wellbeing, on the economic activities and behaviors of Middle Eastern countries during and in the aftermath of the pandemic. It provides detailed examination of how the global and Middle Eastern economies incurred significant financial and economic damages, human losses, and hundreds of millions of people losing their jobs. The analysis of this book is entirely based on primary data and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research methods to accurately account for the effects of the pandemic on the economy, finance, and tourism. While providing in-depth analysis of the macro and micro economy at global and national levels, the book investigates the impact of the pandemic on human behavior including household and water consumptions in the GCC countries, as well as offering potential green strategies for sustainable recovery in the post-pandemic era. As well as explaining the negative effects of the pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industries, the book also offers some positive outcomes from the pandemic, most notably in the innovation and IT sector and creative approaches in banking practices and services to ensure financial stability and sufficient liquidity in the market. Readers, students, researchers, industry practitioners and policy makers will benefit from the new insights offered by a diverse group of senior researchers and experts from across the world.
Biotechnological Approaches for Sustaining Forest Trees and Their Products
by Ajay Kumar M. K. Razdan Dennis Thomas TThis edited book gives an in-depth coverage of various aspects of biotechnological procedures followed by international scientists and researchers to sustain growth and improvement of forests in context of current climatic change. Forests especially trees play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance as well as in the functioning of natural ecosystem. More importantly, they contribute to the economic growth of a country through its products such as timber, fuel, pharmaceuticals, fibre for textile industry and edible fruits. The denudation of trees due to urbanisation of towns/cities/villages by various construction activities and industrialisation directly impact the climate change resulting in global warming, short rainfall or erroneous weather currently experienced. This book is an effort to address these problems and attempts to find out solutions using biotechnological approaches. Most of the proposed chapters cover latest information. The proposed book deals with biotechnological aspects of forest trees such as micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis, somaclonal variation, synthetic seeds, cryopreservation, disease amangement and genetic engineering. Further, applications and limitations of these approaches to improve the forest trees are discussed. The book is of relevance to teachers, students and researchers working in area of forest and plant biotechnology globally.
Heritage-Making in Hong Kong Through Culture and Religion
by Trevor Sofield Lawal Mohammed Marafa Fung Mei Li Kwo Fung ShekThis book centres on religious heritage-making where religion as a rich and diverse manifestation of culture and community empowerment lead to the transformation of place. Fusing heritage and religion in the novel multidisciplinary concept ‘heri-ligion’, the authors illuminate the dynamics of change inherent in religious-oriented heritage-making. Grounded in empirical evidence, this rich concept integrates religious tourism, heritage tourism, and community-based empowerment for sustainable development. Applying this unique concept to the once abandoned Hakka village of Yim Tin Tsai, the authors analyse the evolving paths of the island from its Hakka origins to a Christian pilgrimage site, and more recently, to a UNESCO cultural heritage site and thriving tourist destination. The authors foreground the important role of the scattered community as a key agent of change in facilitating a sustainable environment of Hong Kong’s only salt-producing place today. A dynamic example of community development and empowerment founded upon religious, cultural, industrial and natural heritage, this book uniquely contributes to tourism and heritage studies, human geography, cultural sociology, Hakka studies, Asian studies, and anthropology of religion.
Advances in Manufacturing Engineering: Select Proceedings of ICFAMMT 2024 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Angelos P. Markopoulos Mithilesh K. Dikshit Ashish Soni Navneet KhannaThis book presents the select proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT 2024). It covers the latest research in manufacturing sciences and technology, including metal cutting, metal forming, casting, joining, micromachining, nonconventional machining, and additive manufacturing. The book also covers topics such as industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the manufacturing industry, cryogenic machining, dry and near-dry machining, and additive manufacturing, including metal-based additive manufacturing, polymer-based additive manufacturing, and hybrid additive manufacturing. The book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the field of manufacturing sciences.
A Short Guide to Clinical Pharmacokinetics
by Krishnaveni Manubolu Raveesha Peeriga K. B. ChandrasekharThis book is a complete resource on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. It consists of seven chapters that cover various aspects of pharmacokinetics and its clinical applications. The chapters are structured to provide clear objectives and keywords are bolded throughout the text to facilitate understanding. The topics covered include the significance of pharmacokinetics in clinical practice, factors affecting pharmacokinetic parameters, pharmacokinetic drug interactions, therapeutic drug monitoring, dosage adjustment in different population groups, the influence of hepatic diseases on pharmacokinetics and the impact of pharmacogenomics on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The book is written in simple language to make the concepts accessible to all readers. This book is a comprehensive resource for students pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy, as well as academicians and researchers in clinical pharmacokinetics.
Sustainable Feed Ingredients and Additives for Aquaculture Farming: Perspectives from Africa and Asia (Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa)
by Ndakalimwe Naftal Gabriel Kenneth Prudence Abasubong Victoria Ndinelago Erasmus Manoj Tukaram KambleThis book describes sustainable aquaculture ingredients and additives uncovered in Africa and Asia. It also discusses current aquaculture research practices on alternative protein, carbohydrate, lipid, mineral, vitamin, and feed additives. It further demonstrates how aquaculture practices could be a feasible and cost-effective venture, capable of producing products in an environmentally sustainable manner. The aquaculture industry is suffering from scarcity of sustainable feedstuffs, particularly protein and oil components, which play an important role in the nutritional requirements of many aquaculture species. The availability of components such as fish meal, fish oil, and other synthetic feed additives has rendered aquaculture operations unsustainable, particularly in terms of cost. Therefore, the quest to replace such unsustainable components is developing in Africa and Asia. This book helps aquaculture farmers, researchers, the aquafeed industry, investors, students, lawmakers, and other stakeholders in the aquaculture field to comprehend scientific-based sustainable feed ingredients and additives in aquaculture from an African and Asian viewpoint.
Sacred Landscapes, Indigenous Knowledge, and Ethno-culture in Natural Resource Management: Understanding Multiple Perspectives of Nature Conservation (Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences)
by Suresh Chand Rai Prabuddh Kumar MishraThis book examines the relationship between sacred landscapes, indigenous knowledge, ethno-culture, and natural resource management. The volume contributes to the existing literature on landscape studies and cultural geography by examining local perceptions toward multiple aspects of sacred landscape and ethno-culture under changing social and economic contexts, with case studies from diverse cultural and geographical areas worldwide. The book is useful for undergraduate and graduate students, policymakers, planners, park managers, and government officials to understand the needs for and natural resources of an area as well as the effect of park policies on people to establish their mutually beneficial relationships. Readers learn how to integrate the concept of sacred landscapes, indigenous knowledge, ethno-culture, and natural resources management to improve human resilience to global environmental change, and to assess the proper development program in resource-deprived areas.