Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

This book provides deep insight into the significance of various forensic techniques underlying the methodical approaches in criminal investigations. The book comprises numerous case studies, examples, and reference materials. It emphasizes on the better practices for criminal investigations including contemporary examinations. The book also describes various methods for investigation of crime scene and evidence collection including biological evidences to the resources of law enforcement agencies.

This book encompasses the procedure for crime scene-documentation through photography, video, and diagrams and highlights the best practices of packaging the biological evidences at a crime scene. Further, it summarizes the role of forensic autopsy to the criminal investigation system. As such, the book is helpful for forensic scientists, medical practitioners, educators and law enforcement personnel.

The book, intended for biomedical researchers, attempts to foster a comprehensive understanding of the elements that impact scientific research, such as clinical trial design, communication, and publication methods.

It introduces the process of idea generation and creative/critical thinking, leading to the development of key concepts that coalesce into theoretical constructs and working hypotheses. The book systematically delineates research phases associated with a bench-to-bedside translational approach, providing the full depth and breadth of drug discovery and development: design, synthesis, and optimization of drug candidates interacting with targets linked to diseases, as well as clinical trial design to acquire substantial evidence of efficacy and safety for candidate drugs in the target patient population.

New and evolving topics such as artificial intelligence, machine and deep learning, drug repurposing approaches, and bioinformatics, are incorporated intothe text as these features are becoming integrated into drug research and development. Additionally, it covers publication strategies, including literature search, manuscript preparation, data presentation, relevant discussion, editorial processes, elements of peer review, and bibliometrics. Finally, the book addresses grantsmanship, key strategies for building effective networks, mentorships, maintaining research integrity, and forging career advancement opportunities, including entrepreneurship.

This book illustrates the importance and significance of improvement strategies for pig farming. It covers various topics such as proper handling, general health care management, stress management criteria, and entrepreneur development through pig farming. The book also provides current useful information about the improvement through genetic enhancement, stress monitoring, and environmental impact on pig production and management. The behavior, welfare, and mycotoxins control in feedstuffs is elaborately described to make the book more lucrative. The chapters also describe recent advancements in pig farming, business management, and entrepreneurship for better pig improvement. Finally, the book also elucidates a comprehensive as well as representative description of the general health, management, and productive performance of pigs. The book is helpful for undergraduates, postgraduates, research scholars, academicians, farm managers, field veterinarians, and meat plant officers.

This book collects information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially from the agro-ecosystems. It highlights the GHG emission mitigation measures using environmentally viable and cost-effective technologies. The title deals with the evaluation of the emission of GHGs from different agriculture sources, estimates the emission trends, analyzes the affecting drivers and assesses the feasible and suitable mitigation options for local farmers. Agricultural activities including land clearing, crop cultivation, fertilizer application, irrigation pattern, animal husbandry and fisheries have a significant impact on GHG production and emissions. The application of excess amount of inorganic fertilizer to increase the crop production may also boost the emissions of GHGs from agricultural fields. Therefore, it is urgent to concurrently quantify the fluxes of GHGs, improve understanding of gaseous emissions from different agricultural sources and to develop mitigation strategies to reduce the future climate chaos. 

This book is of interest to the farmers, horticulturists, scientists, ecologists, and a valuable source of reference to the relevant researchers and students in the region. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of environmental science, agriculture, animal husbandry, ecology and soil science.

This book is an exploration of paramount significance, delving into the fundamental principles, methodologies, and cutting-edge techniques that underpin the discipline of environmental forensics. Chapters unfold a comprehensive narrative, ranging from the foundational role of this field in deciphering ecological mysteries and addressing environmental concerns to the intricate application of forensic techniques in analyzing ecosystems, identifying pollution sources, and reconstructing historical environmental conditions. The book covers real-world case studies of environmental crime investigations illustrating the pivotal role of environmental forensics in solving complex ecological puzzles. Chapters highlight legal and ethical considerations about the use of forensic methodologies, providing a well-rounded perspective on the academic landscape. As the book peers into the future, it concludes with an exploration of emerging technologies and methodologies poised to shape the trajectory of environmental forensics. Ideal for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts, this book encapsulates a comprehensive academic odyssey into the intricate interplay of science and nature, and the quest to safeguard Earth's ecosystems for generations to come. This book is a good source of information for students, academicians, researchers, and material scientists.

What if plants could share food, communicate with other organisms, or even raise their young? In Social Lives of Plants, readers will discover that plants are far more than silent, solitary beings—they are active participants in a dynamic world that paints the Earth green.

Plants live among many neighbors—other plants, microorganisms, animals, and humans. Despite being immobile and surrounded by numerous organisms that might exploit them, plants successfully defend themselves and reproduce. But they do more than just endure—they also actively use other organisms to support their growth and ensure their survival. The strategies plants employ for these interactions are astonishingly diverse and innovative. Through these interactions, plants and their social partners evolve, bring about changes in ecosystems and enrich them.

This book presents up-to-date information on the full spectrum of plant interactions—ranging from cooperation to competition, manipulation, and even biological warfare. It also explores how human activity influences plant survival, the challenges posed by climate change, and how we might move toward more sustainable agriculture.

Designed for curious readers and aspiring plant scientists alike, the book is written in clear, accessible language without sacrificing accuracy. References cited throughout the text offer pathways for deeper exploration. Detailed and informative illustrations support readers in understanding the content.

This book addresses the global issue of food security for the year 2050, when the population is expected to rise to 10 billion people. It is estimated that by year 2025 itself, the number of people experiencing acute hunger will rise to 270 million due to food crisis. Enhancing the existing sustainable agriculture activities to increase global food production is thus a necessity for achieving the sustainable development goal of zero hunger. This book discusses the creation of highly annotated crop pan-genomes that provide a snapshot of the genetic diversity. The advancements in genomic-assisted breeding techniques which enables restoration of a specie's lost gene repertoire are also covered. The progression of agriculture to automation or digitalization through high-throughput phenotyping techniques and big data analytical tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning is also discussed. Other important topics covered include systems biology approach, speed breeding, multiomics data interpretation and multidisciplinary breeding platforms. 

This book is a reference book for students, researchers, scientists and policymakers working in the field of agriculture, plant breeding and global food security.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how cutting-edge technologies, including soil-less systems and artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming the cultivation of medicinal plants. As global health increasingly relies on natural remedies, the demand for high-quality medicinal plants is surging. Traditional agriculture, with its inherent challenges such as soil degradation, inconsistent yields, and labor-intensive practices, often falls short of meeting this demand. This book addresses these challenges by presenting innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and quality of medicinal plant production. The main topics covered include vertical farming, AI-driven crop management, nanotechnology applications, advanced sensor technology, hyperspectral imaging, robotics, and drone-based systems. Each chapter delves into a specific technology or system, illustrating how it contributes to the overall goal of optimizing medicinal plant cultivation. The integration of these advanced technologies not only improves the quality and consistency of the products but also supports the shift towards more environmentally friendly farming practices. The target audience for this book includes researchers, agronomists, practitioners, and entrepreneurs who are involved in or interested in the field of smart agriculture and medicinal plant cultivation. It will also appeal to academics and students studying agricultural science, horticulture, or plant biotechnology, as well as industry professionals seeking to implement or invest in advanced agricultural technologies. Through its in-depth analysis and practical insights, this book will serve as a valuable resource for anyone aiming to contribute to or capitalize on the future of smart agriculture.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of functional food science and its growing importance in health research. The field addresses how specific food derived compounds influence biological processes that relate to major lifestyle related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and metabolic syndrome.

The content covers a wide range of themes that include molecular mechanisms, analytical methods, clinical insights, and newly emerging scientific concepts. Topics such as metabolomics, imaging mass spectrometry, non coding RNA pathways, brain–gut interactions, chrononutrition, and the hormesis effect help readers understand how functional food factors work within the body. The book also examines practical applications, disease focused research, and potential side effects of food derived bioactive substances.

Structured into eight parts, the volume offers reflections from senior scientists, detailed thematic chapters, and broad discussions that connect basic research with applied outcomes. It is suitable for academic researchers, industry specialists who develop functional food products, and graduate students who study food functionality.

This book provides a comprehensive view of the insect neuroendocrine system, incorporating recent advances in bioinformatics, comparative genomics, and molecular genetic approaches.

Part I traces the history of the development of insect peptide hormone research and offers an overview of insect peptide hormones and neuropeptides. Special attention is given to their relatedness to vertebrate counterparts and to the structural features of the insect neuroendocrine system, providing readers with an overall picture of insect neuroendocrinology. Part II illustrates the diverse functions of peptide hormones and neuropeptides in insects, including a brief history of the study of each hormone and recent advances in each area of study. 

A unique feature of this book as a textbook of insect endocrinology is its comparison of peptide hormones and neuropeptides between insects and other animals from a molecular phylogenetic perspective. New additions include the distribution of endocrine/neuroendocrine cells and peptidergic neurons that produce each neuropeptide within the insect body, as well as the distribution of each neuropeptide gene among the genomes of representative insect groups. As these topics have emerged over the past decade, this book offers readers their first opportunity to learn about them.

This book is intended primarily for researchers and graduate students in insect science, especially endocrinology and physiology. It may also interest researchers working on the endocrinology of non-insect animals, including vertebrates. General readers and undergraduate students interested in this topic may also find it accessible and informative.