Molecular Phylogenetics: Building Evolutionary Trees using DNA Sequence Data
Author: K. Praveen Karanth
This textbook covers the fundamentals of molecular phylogenetics. Over the past few decades, there has been an exponential increase in DNA sequence data available in public databases, along with the sequencing of complete genomes for numerous organisms. Concurrently, advances in sequence analysis methods and the computational power of computers have significantly progressed. This book consolidates and presents essential information on phylogenetics, detailing various approaches to constructing evolutionary trees, molecular markers, and statistical tests, along with their applications. It also delves into the theoretical foundations of phylogenetic methods, offering a clear overview without overwhelming mathematical details. This approach empowers students to analyze and interpret data accurately and address potential issues in the process.
This textbook is designed for students and researchers in taxonomy, biogeography, and evolutionary biology.
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Author: Santhosh C, Vasudevan Baskaran Kartha
This book discusses biomedical spectroscopy and the applications of spectroscopic techniques in advanced medical technology. Applicable to scientists and medical professionals, the aim of this work is to enable them to work together in this field, so that healthcare facilities can be made routinely available in a cost-effective manner—especially for developing countries which may not be able to afford universal healthcare with present day expensive medical technologies.
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The Multivalence of an Epic: Retelling the Ramayana in South India and Southeast Asia
Editor: Parul Pandya Dhar
This volume examines The Rāmāyaṇa traditions of South India and Southeast Asia. Bringing together 19 well-known scholars in Rāmāyaṇa studies from Cambodia, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, UK, and USA, this thought-provoking and elegantly illustrated volume engages with the inherent plurality, diversity, and adaptability of the Rāmāyaṇa in changing socio-political, religious, and cultural contexts.
The journey and localization of the Rāmāyaṇa is explored in its manifold expressions – from classical to folk, from temples and palaces to theatres and by-lanes in cities and villages, and from ancient to modern times. Regional Rāmāyaṇas from different parts of South India and Southeast Asia are placed in deliberate juxtaposition to enable a historically informed discussion of their connected pasts across land and seas. The three parts of this volume, organized as visual, literary, and performance cultures, discuss the sculpted, painted, inscribed, written, recited, and performed Rāmāyaṇas. A related emphasis is on the way boundaries of medium and genre have been crossed in the visual, literary, and performed representations of the Rāmāyaṇa.
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Ayurvedic Inheritance- A Reader’s Companion
Author: M S Valiathan
This book is a companion to Āyurvedic studies. It discusses the history and evolution of Ayurveda, its philosophy, and its practical uses in everyday life—from medicine to mental wellbeing.
It harks back to the traditional Indian concept of four aspects of lifelong learning. These were instruction by the teacher, individual effort, learning from companions and lastly, wisdom gathered over a lifetime.
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Parkinson’s Disease in India: From Clinic to Bench
Editors: Madhuri Behari, SP Gorthi
With increased life expectancy, the prevalence of age-related neurological illnesses like Parkinson’s disease continues to rise. With a focus on demography, etiology, clinical features (both motor and non-motor), complications and treatment modalities, this book covers all the aspects of Parkinson’s disease and serves as a reference for students of neurology wanting to learn the finer nuances and implications of this condition. The subject matter of this book includes:
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Cultural Studies: Theory and Methodology
Author: K Sripad Bhat
Cultural Studies, which has emerged as one of the most seminal and intellectual discourses of our times, occupies a strategic location intersecting humanities and social sciences. This book covers the various models of cultural studies prevalent across the globe today and serves as a guide for its theory and practice. It discusses its trajectory and growth as a discipline since the 1960s and analyses various core concepts like popular culture, multiculturalism, identity politics, race, gender, ideology, and hegemony. The subject matter of this book also includes:
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Climate Change and Public Health
Editors: Helmut Brand, Neethi V Rao, Dhanasree Jayaram
This book provides an overview of the correlation between climate change and public health, closely aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 3 (SDG-3). It not only discusses the impacts of climate change on health but also explores how the health sector influences climate change, creating intersections between health, climate policies, and geopolitics from both global and Indian perspectives. Additionally, it covers topics such as air pollution, heat health, climate finance, and water security. From geopolitical implications to physiological impacts, it addresses the challenges posed by climate change on healthcare systems worldwide. The book is supplemented with methodologies for understanding the relationship between climate change and health, as well as designing policies to address climate and health governance.
The book is relevant for academics, policymakers, geopoliticians, climate activists, and practitioners alike, providing insights into governance, air pollution, coastal ecosystems, and cultural heritage in shaping an understanding of a sustainable future.
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Editors: Palatty Allesh Sinu, KR Shivanna
This book provides information about the key aspects of plant-animal interactions, both mutualistic and antagonistic, which are important for the functioning of communities in their natural habitats and play a crucial role in the diversification of plants and animals. It covers the fundamental and applied aspects of these eco-services, including pollination and seed dispersal, and discusses their critical role in sustaining biodiversity. Detailing the basic concepts of these mutualistic interactions, the subject matter of this book also includes:
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The book will serve as a comprehensive guide for post-graduate students, teachers and researchers in the areas of Biology, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Agri-horticulture, Forestry, and Conservation Biology.
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Navigating Childhood Stuttering: A Guide to Management of Stuttering at Home and School
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
This book serves as a guide, covering stuttering from its development and treatment to relapse and recovery. In addition to discussing types and prevalence, it also explores various treatment techniques for children. The chapters address the emotional aspects of stuttering and integrate elements from speech therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, education, and occupational therapy, ensuring holistic care and understanding for both patients and caregivers. The book is supplemented with case studies of individuals who have overcome their stuttering.
This book is relevant to occupational therapists, professionals, and students alike, offering insights and strategies for understanding, managing, and overcoming stuttering.
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