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Looks at how global threats affect the tourism industry and offers tools and strategies for meeting these challenges. It presents case scenarios and strategies for postcolonial, post-conflict, and post-disaster destinations to encourage travel and tourism. Updated with new research and chapters on the COVID-19 pandemic impact on tourism.

Provides comprehensive coverage of bacterial biopolymers. It focuses on the main classes of bacterial biopolymers¿polysaccharides and polyesters or polyhydroxyalkanoates¿along with their definition, classification, detection, extraction, characterization, fermentation process, properties, applications and uses, functions, and more.

Discusses the role of mushrooms in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. It considers mushroom powders, their extracts, and their bioactive components for the management of diabetic syndrome as well as in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies on lowering hyperglycemia and other diabetes associated secondary abnormalities.

A multidisciplinary look at experiences of social intervention in various social contexts, taking the approaches of social constructionism as a theoretical approach, considering the way social work intervention models are built, their foundation, and their application, providing findings on tested models in specific scenarios.

Discusses in depth advances in solid-state chemistry, the latest techniques of characterization of solids, along with solid-state reactions, their kinetics, phase transitions, and magnetic properties are discussed in detail, along with the electrical properties, such as semiconductors, metals, and insulators.

Discusses concept of constructive discontent, defined as looking for change and opportunity to deconstruct something to build something else or build something better. It provides examples of its application in practice that lead to creative solutions in IT, business, automobile industry, medical devices, agriculture, etc.

Presents a range of techniques to enhance the operation of human resource management by applying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology. With illustrative case studies, it uses as examples from several types of problems and includes their possible solutions using advanced AI technology.

Explores new technologies for the inactivation of enzymes in the design and preservation of food through advanced technologies, including nutraceutical-based functional foods, specific foods for gut-microbiodata, omega-3 fatty acids to fortify food products, characteristics of dairy-based dry powders, and more.

The latest research applications in modern biotechnology, exploring microRNAs as next-generation therapeutic and diagnostic agents, CRISPR-Cas-based diagnostics, CRISPR-Cas as a genome-editing tool, engineered gut microbiomes for treating diseases, antibiotics and antimicrobials, stem cell technology and regenerative medicine, etc.

Discusses the manufacturing processes of milk products and the structural, physicochemical, and compositional changes that occur during manufacturing and storage of milk products. It also addresses the various reactions that can happen during processing and storage of dairy products and their impact on quality.

A comprehensive look at traditional agriculture, crop sustainability, and strategies associated with crop tolerance to adverse environmental conditions. It also highlights the role of agricultural intellectual property rights, along with the implications for plant patents and geographical indication in plant products.

Discusses the challenges of providing mental health and psychosocial support to areas with vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. It synthesizes over 350 interviews with professionals on the ground in 27 countries, discussing the lack of services and providing strategies for implementing support in situations going forward.

Discusses the mechanisms that mediate biosynthesis, accumulation, and degradation of plant metabolites to employ strategies to improve crop production and enhance plant abiotic stress tolerance. Focuses on agronomic and biochemical approaches as well as biotechnologies, including genetic engineering, and CRISPR/Cas technology, etc.

Discusses the mechanisms that mediate biosynthesis, accumulation, and degradation of plant metabolites to develop novel strategies to improve crop production and enhance abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Volume 1 focuses on secondary metabolites in the adaptation of plants to the environment and in overcoming stress conditions.

Discusses the mechanisms that mediate biosynthesis, accumulation, and degradation of plant metabolites to employ strategies to improve crop production and enhance abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Vol 2 throws light on the different inorganic trace elements, that help to deal with various environmental stresses.

Covers a wide array of topics on the status and challenges of organic farming, including production, nutrient management, plant protection, processing methods, organic production, policy issues, etc., in food crops, vegetable crops, and sugarcane.

Discusses developments in algal active metabolites for biotechnological, commercial, and industrial applications, emphasizing various algal metabolites and assessing their significance as antibiotics, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer agents as well as their use as fertilizer and in biofuel, pollution prevention, etc.

Presents important knowledge of human exposure to endocrine toxicants and the related harmful effects. It highlights the cutting-edge research on dealing with increasing pollution levels, increased use of synthetic chemicals, and environmental endocrine disruptors that endanger the human endocrine system.

Provides scientific reports on therapeutic potentials of medicinal plants in different animal models and provides information on the beneficial roles of the medicinal plants on human diseases. It examines the medicinal properties and activities of the plants for a variety of health issues.

Explores the use of green nanomaterials in energy production and storage, green nanomaterials in biomedical applications, and green nanotechnology for agricultural and environmental sustainability. It discusses standard protocols, advanced technologies, characterization tools,, and application areas of the synthesized nanomaterials.

Explores emerging and advanced techniques in food processing, such as ultrasound, microwave heating, advanced drying methods, and nonthermal technologies. It illustrates applications of these new novel food processing, preservation, and encapsulation methods, and includes mathematical modeling concepts and case studies.

Discusses the physiological factors that contribute to metabolic syndrome within the human body and spotlights the beneficial effects on the body of nutraceuticals and functional ingredients, botanicals and natural dietary supplements, structurally numerous antioxidants, B-vitamins, and diverse amino acids and vital nutrients.

Deals with mutagenesis, cytotoxicity, and crop improvement, discussing the processes, mutagenic effectiveness, and efficiency and mechanisms of mutagenesis. It emphasizes on improvement of agronomic characteristics by manipulating the genotype of plant species, resulting in increase in productivity.

Covers the genetic engineering techniques used to mutant genes and incorporate them in plant species of cereals, pulses, vegetables, and fruits. Addresses in-vitro mutagenesis and the principles of genetic engineering in which mechanism and action of transfer of desired genes from plants to animals to microorganism and vice versa.

Explores the application of information-intensive technologies that integrate software, hardware, and biology (cyber-physical systems) for effective manufacturing and related industries, focusing on leadership that responds effectively to changing conditions, especially as applied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Focuses on the application of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and the Internet of Things to meet the new challenges faced by higher education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses the growing role of AI in the digital transformation in higher education systems, looking at learning and teaching models.

Focuses on the advanced trends and applications of liposomes in the nutraceuticals and functional foods industry. It discusses the processes and protocols of formation of liposomes and their physico-chemical properties along with the science of encapsulation of bioactive compounds using liposomes.

With contributions from researchers and practitioners from around the world, this two-volume book discusses and reports on new and important developments in the field of e-systems, covering a wide range of current issues in the design, engineering, and adoption of e-systems.

E-based systems and computer networks are becoming standard practice across all sectors, including health, engineering, business, education, security, and citizen interaction with local and national government.

Offers new ways of solving optimization problems related to different industrial sectors. Case studies relay how optimization methods deal with both real operative conditions in process industries and in service industries.