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This book addresses a topic of great relevance today, considering that in developed countries, most of the time is spent indoors; therefore, indoor residential environments have a direct influence on human health. Furthermore, in developing countries, significant levels of indoor pollution make housing unsafe, which has an impact on the health of its inhabitants; thus, housing is a key factor in the health of people around the world. In this book we look at a range of innovative research and evidence-based policy ideas that demonstrate the importance of housing research and policy for health and well-being.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/an-outline-of-asbestos-related-health-effects/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:51:47 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=14987 Series: Public Health in the 21st Century BISAC: MED078000 Asbestos have been used in many different environments, including industrial and home construction projects, vehicles, railroads and shipyards, to name a few. Asbestos have significantly affected many lives, particularly individuals and their families who have experienced substantial direct or indirect occupational exposure to asbestos as well as asbestos-containing products and equipment. Many diseases and conditions are reported to have a direct or indirect causal link to asbestos exposure. This book summarizes the historical background, current knowledge and advancements concerning asbestos and its related diseases in a simple, easy to understand and concise format. The first chapter covers asbestos mineralogy, industrial applications, occupational and environmental exposure as well as methods of fiber analysis. The second chapter focuses on asbestos pathogenesis, including asbestos levels in the environment and various worksites, the biological effects of asbestos fibers and factors determining its toxicity. The third chapter provides an overview of asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, pleural diseases, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Each section also includes a discussion of cause and causation, clinical presentation, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and surveillance. The fourth chapter outlines the basic concepts of biostatistics and epidemiology, criteria in establishing the causal relationships, the occupational approach of environmental diseases and current standards and regulations. This book serves as an easy to read, quick reference presented in a bulleted format that allows readers to quickly and easily review the information. It is a useful resource for occupational medicine specialists, healthcare providers and environmental scientists who are interested in understanding asbestos and managing asbestos-related diseases. (Imprint: Novinka)  ]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/understanding-kashmir-lakes-water-quality-biodiversity-deterioration-encroachment-and-vision-for-their-protection-and-restoration/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:33:18 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=128168 Waseem A. Wani, PhD - Chemistry, PDF (UTM, Malaysia), PDF (INST, India), PDF (UMN, USA), Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Govt. Degree College Tral, Kashmir, J&K, India Javaid Ahmad Tali, PhD - Assistant Professor of Geography, Government Degree College Tral, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India Mohammad Farooq Mir, PhD - Zoology, Associate Professor of Zoology, Principal of Govt. Degree College Bomai, Kashmir, J&K, India Series: Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety BISAC: NAT018000; NAT011000; SCI013080 DOI: 10.52305/EOBV1621 The last three decades have witnessed serious deterioration of major Kashmir lakes (Wular, Dal, Nigeen, Anchar and Manasbal) due to the pollution of their water and large-scale encroachment into their surroundings. Quite an extensive amount of research work has been carried out on the growing state of deterioration of the above named five indispensable lakes of the Kashmir valley. This book gives a glimpse of the overview of these lakes along with a discussion of their water quality, diversity of flora and fauna, deterioration, state of encroachment, and the vision for their protection and restoration. This book will raise awareness about the plight of the important Kashmir lakes and the measures for their protection and restoration. Interestingly, this book compiles the most recent information on the water quality, biodiversity and the state of deterioration of the five major indispensable lakes of Kashmir valley. The discussion of the scientific vision for the protection and restoration of Kashmir lakes will greatly help this book to become a standout choice for readers. **Order the printed version and SAVE 50% on the e-book with Print+eBook**]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/advances-in-environmental-research-volume-94/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:29:17 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=143254 Justin A. Daniels (Editor) Series: Advances in Environmental Research BISAC: SCI026000 This book contains eight selected chapters covering advances in environmental research. Chapter One examines recent advances in soil remediation using nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) activated peroxydisulfate (PDS) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS). Chapter Two reviews the current knowledge and future trends of bioplastics. Chapter Three is a comprehensive review of the various aspects of inhalable ambient particulate matter. Chapter Four is an overview of bioethanol production from agricultural wastes. Chapter Five examines the environmental occurrence and toxicological effects of benzo(a)pyrene. Chapter Six reviews how the impact of carbon dioxide emissions worsen perceptions of climate-friendly material selection, with a focus on the Ghanaian perspective. Chapter Seven is a conceptual framework for a multi-criteria optimization model for office building development through climate-friendly material selection. Chapter Eight is a kinetic study of dry flue gas desulfurization by various sorbents using a random pore model.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/recycling-of-discarded-carpets-for-structural-polymer-composites/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:17:27 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=142353 Rajesh Kumar Verma, PhD - Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, India Jogendra Kumar, PhD - Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NIMS University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Shivi Kesarwani - Senior Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India Series: Materials Science and Technologies BISAC: TEC021000; TEC009070; TEC010020 DOI: 10.52305/VNCP7234 In the 21st century, waste has become the primary concern for manufacturing processes and industries. Waste management is critical for controlling many types of waste, including solid, liquid, and gaseous forms. The manufacturing of carpets and their uses is a substantial source of waste. The generation of waste leads to an imbalance of the environmental conditions and has hazardous effects on the ecology. The principle of “waste to wealth” could be helpful for manufacturing industries and human beings. This book is comprised of four parts. Part One begins with an overview of the subject, focusing on general issues and technologies relevant to carpet waste. Part Two demonstrates the potential of methodology for developing materials made from discarded carpet polymer composites. Part Three discusses the use of novel nanomaterials to recycle discarded materials. Finally, the last section of the book discusses possible uses for recycled carpet composite structures that may act as a noise barrier in the sound insulating wall tiles, and in many more applications like floor tiles, road barriers, tooling, and fire-retardant instrumentation. **Order the printed version and SAVE 50% on the e-book with Print+eBook. 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There is evidence of a growing vulnerability to disasters as the worsening conditions of climate change may increase the destruction of human life, ecosystems, and infrastructures. This book aims to explore and analyze different approaches and practices in dealing with both traditional and novel forms of resilience and crisis and suggest a way forward for science based on correct decision-making at different levels.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/wind-turbines-technology-applications-and-efficiency/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:11:48 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=123274 David Borge-Diez, PhD – Professor, Department of Electrical, Systems and Automation Engineering, University of León, Spain Daniel Orlando Icaza-Álvarez – Professor, Catholic University of Cuenca, Ecuador. Center for Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer CIITT. Lighting Technology Research Laboratory CIITT, GIRVyP Group Series: Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety BISAC: SCI021000; BUS070160 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/AOXA6854 This book performs a multidisciplinary approach of wind energy and analyzes existing wind technologies to propose novel modeling techniques and control systems and explore novel applications. The authors discuss whether wind energy is a valid alternative from the point of view of feasibility to be integrated in buildings or desalination plants, among others. The results support that wind energy is a profitable alternative that can also be used in several different applications different from large-scale plants. Finally, in this book, a chapter is included to evaluate the feasibility and economic, social and environmental implications of large-scale wind plants in locations where no previous development exists and where specific complex characteristics must be considered and a case study for the largest wind plant in Ecuador is presented. As a result, readers can access a detailed approach to wind energy from a technical point of view and consider novel applications and related implications of this renewable energy. **Order both the printed version and the e-book together and SAVE!**]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/wildfire-crisis-management-strategies-and-impacts/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:24:45 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=141097 William W. Reed (Editor) Series: Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation BISAC: NAT011000 Wildfires have been growing in size, duration, and destructivity over the past 20 years. Growing wildfire risk is due to accumulating fuels, a warming climate, and expanding development in the wildland-urban interface. The risk has reached crisis proportions in the West, calling for decisive action to protect people and communities and improve forest health and resilience. In addition, devastating wildfires and related electricity blackouts have drawn national attention to the challenge of maintaining grid resiliency in the face of extreme conditions.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/wildfires-assistance-programs-and-management/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:20:23 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=141094 Joel M. Nelson (Editor) Series: Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation BISAC: NAT023000 Wildfires in the western United States are burning hotter, more frequently, and causing an increasing and unprecedented amount of damage and destruction to the natural and built environment. Chapter 1 looks at existing federal assistance programs—including several at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)—for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and individual survivors impacted by wildfire. Chapter 2 examines wildfire management in the midst of the COVID–19 pandemic.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/wildfires-response-recovery-and-mitigation/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:38:08 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=141091 Edward R. Robbins (Editor) Series: Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation BISAC: NAT011000 The United States is experiencing an ongoing wildfire crisis. Fires, including some of the largest wildfires in the history of the United States, have engulfed millions of acres of wildlands over the past decade causing extensive property damage and resulting in loss of life. Wildfires are expected to continue growing in size and destructive potential in the foreseeable future. FEMA is required to respond to a rapidly increasing number of wildfires that are affecting communities, and government auditors have found deficiencies in FEMA’s responses. This book reviews wildland fire prevention, mitigation, suppression, management, and rehabilitation policies.]]>