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Providing basic information on reactive oxygen species (ROS), this volume describes new developments in the action of ROS, the role of antioxidants, and the mechanisms developed to scavenge free radical associated cellular damage. It illustrates the chemistry of ROS, ROS signaling, antioxidative defense systems, transgene approaches in scavenging ROS, and the role of oxidative stress in plant recalcitrance and hyperhydricity as well as how plants orchestrate their response to morphogenesis. It also includes a brief account of the use of medicinal plants for natural antioxidants, emphasizing biochemical details.

One of the little known species in the danger of extinction, gymophionan amphibians, are also known as caecilians or apoda. Gymnophiona contains 154 species belonging to 34 genera and 6 families.

The literature of media ethics appears principled and reasoned, but can lack the ability to transmit that wisdom to students. This volume seeks to correct this problem by presenting some ideas to teachers of mass media ethics.

Offers principles based on theory, and innovative concepts, approaches and practices illustrated through concrete examples, for promoting social justice and developing a critical praxis in foreign language classrooms in the US and in wider world language communities. The text is designed as a sourcebook for translating theory into practice.

The essays in this collection explore many aspects of learning disabilities, including diagnosis, social functioning, and the use of assessment to account for and promote strong outcomes for those with learning disabilities.

This volume describes the recent research that has examined specific theoretical aspects of metacognition in domains of direct relevance to education. It shows that by fostering metacognitive processes during instruction, more durable and transferable learning can be achieved.

This volume aims to present a comprehensive sourcebook for telecommunications research in the USA, bringing together a topically-arranged, cross-referenced, and indexed volume in one place.

Counterfactuals, thoughts of what might have been, have become the focus of empirical inquiry by social psychologists. This volume explores such issues as how counterfactuals come about, and the mechanisms underlying their operation.

This volume addresses salient theoretical issues concerning the validity of research methods in second-language acquisition, and provides critical analysis of contextualized versus sentence-level production approaches.

The single-room occupancy (SRO) tenements and welfare hotels located throughout New York City, but concentrated on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, provided housing for many of society's troubled, marginal members in the late 1970s, when this book was originally published

First Published in 1986. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Updated in its 3rd edition, Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning presents quickly applied methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state, regional, and urban levels. Divided into two parts, Methods which presents quick methods in nine chapters and is organized around the steps in the policy analysis process, and Cases which presents seven policy cases, ranging in degree of complexity, the text provides readers with the resources they need for effective policy planning and analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods are systematically combined to address policy dilemmas and urban planning problems. Readers and analysts utilizing this text gain comprehensive skills and background needed to impact public policy.

Aims to bridge the gap between the knowledge about the use of polymers in the cosmetics industry and the greater understanding of polymeric behaviour necessary for continuing research and development. The book describes the fundamentals of polymer science in relation to topical systems

One of the first scholarly analyses of social constructions of Chinese masculinities, Chan argues that many of these notions are limited to stereotypes.

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Offers multiple interconnected perspectives on the largely untapped potential of elementary number theory for mathematics education: its formal and cognitive nature, its relation to arithmetic and algebra, its accessibility, its utility and intrinsic merits, to name just a few.

This text examines the scientific basis of reductionist approaches to understanding visual perception. The author considers the "misdirection" of efforts to explain perceptual and other mental functions in terms of internal cognitive mechanisms, formal models or the brain's neural structures.

An anthology of original essays, this book presents debates over practice, theory, and implementation of restorative justice. Attention is focused on the movement s direction toward a more holistic, community-oriented approach to criminal justice intervention. Discussion questions provoke thought, review and discussion.

The Wermacht analyzes in detail the tactics of the armies, corps, and divisions of the German Army, and also seeks to answer the most important basic question: why was the German soldier so good at fighting in World War II?

The incidence of HIV/AIDS in society has reached epidemic levels. People of all ages are contracting the disease, and with the advances in medication and treatment, those with the disease are living longer. This book discusses the unique issues facing older adults with HIV/AIDS and addresses living with the disease.

Co-authored by a renowned researcher in energy studies, this book discusses the production, distribution, and applications of alternative fuels with respect to different modes of transportation (land, sea, and aviation). Much of the emphasis is on applications of these fuels in internal combustion engines. The authors provide an in-depth analysis of engine combustion, including injection, spray, combustion, performance, and emissions. The book also highlights greenhouse gases (GHGs), in view of climate change and global warming.

Until now, no book addressed convexity, monotonicity, and variational inequalities together. This book covers all three topics, including new variational inequality problems defined by a bifunction. It deepens your understanding of various classes of problems, such as systems of nonlinear equations, optimization problems, complementarity problems, and fixed-point problems. The first part of the book focuses on generalized convexity and generalized monotonicity. The second part offers insight into variational inequalities and optimization problems in smooth as well as nonsmooth settings.

Second-harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy has shown great promise for imaging live cells and tissues, with applications in basic science, medical research, and tissue engineering. Second Harmonic Generation Imaging offers a complete guide to this optical modality, from basic principles, instrumentation, methods, and image analysis to biomedical applications. The book features contributions by experts in second-harmonic imaging, including many pioneering researchers in the field. Written for researchers at all levels, it takes an in-depth look at the current state of the art and possibilities of SHG microscopy.Organized into three sections, the book:Provides an introduction to the physics of the process, step-by-step instructions on how to build an SHG microscope, and comparisons with related imaging techniquesGives an overview of the capabilities of SHG microscopy for imaging tissues and cellsΓÇöincluding cell membranes, muscle, collagen in tissues, and microtubules in live cellsΓÇöby summarizing experimental and analytical methodsHighlights representative biomedical and medical applications in imaging cancer, fibroses, autoimmune diseases, connective tissue disorders, eye pathologies, and cardiovascular diseaseHistorically, clinical imaging at the cellular and tissue level has been performed by pathologists on ex vivo biopsies removed by the surgeon. While histology remains the "gold standard" for pathologists, its interpretation remains highly subjective. Much of SHG research has focused on developing more quantitative, objective metrics. A tutorial for newcomers and an up-to-date review for experts, this book explores how SHG may be used to more precisely image a wide range of pathological conditions and diseases.

The challenges of the current financial environment have revealed the need for a new generation of professionals who combine training in traditional finance disciplines with an understanding of sophisticated quantitative and analytical tools. Risk Management and Simulation shows how simulation modeling and analysis can help you solve risk management problems related to market, credit, operational, business, and strategic risk. Simulation models and methodologies offer an effective way to address many of these problems and are easy for finance professionals to understand and use. Drawing on the author’s extensive teaching experience, this accessible book walks you through the concepts, models, and computational techniques.How Simulation Models Can Help You Manage Risk More EffectivelyOrganized into four parts, the book begins with the concepts and framework for risk management. It then introduces the modeling and computational techniques for solving risk management problems, from model development, verification, and validation to designing simulation experiments and conducting appropriate output analysis. The third part of the book delves into specific issues of risk management in a range of risk types. These include market risk, equity risk, interest rate risk, commodity risk, currency risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and strategic, business, and operational risks. The author also examines insurance as a mechanism for risk management and risk transfer. The final part of the book explores advanced concepts and techniques. The book contains extensive review questions and detailed quantitative or computational exercises in all chapters. Use of MATLAB® mathematical software is encouraged and suggestions for MATLAB functions are provided throughout.Learn Step by Step, from Basic Concepts to More Complex ModelsPacked with applied examples and exercises,

Describes and criticizes the regulatory policies of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Assesses the importance of technological change and resource substitution in support of their conclusion that resource scarcity did not increase in the Unites States during the period 1870 to 1957.

Brings together the papers describing comprehensive approaches to residuals management and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental problems.

Features the basic knowledge of the inner workings of fire safety/fire protection systems and related equipment in buildings. This work provides an overview of the functions and benefits of these systems and how they can assist with fire suppression, code enforcement, alarm response, and elevator rescue.

A guide to the uses of plants in the Arabian Peninsula. It emphasizes the need for preserving social and cultural patterns and examines the close relationship between those patterns and nature. It identifies more than 250 species of plants and describes their medicinal uses. It includes biochemical information and references for each species.