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Parasitic Zoonoses
No full textThis reprint is a compilation of the articles published in the Special Issue “Parasitic Zoonoses: from a Public Health Perspective”, of MDPI’s Animals journal, which have focused on several aspects (genetics, molecular biology, histopathology, epidemiology, etc.) of parasitic zoonoses, both with regard to protists (Blastocystis, Giardia, Toxoplasma and Cryptosporididum, etc.) and helminths (Taenia, Rodentolepis, Hymenolepis, Calodium, Gongylonema, Dirofilaria, Moniliformis, etc.), in several kinds of animals (rodents, cats, dogs, cattle, sheep, pig, wild boar, non-human primates, etc.), from various cities and countries (Spain, Italy, the Azores islands, Algeria, Egypt, Mexico, China, etc.), including also zoological institutions
Mathematical Modeling and Data Science for Biology and Medicine
No full textThis reprint contains all of the articles that were accepted and published in the Special Issue of Mathematics titled "Mathematical Modeling and Data Science for Biology and Medicine ". This Special Issue aims to highlight the development and growing application of mathematical models and data science in medicine, as well as their role in enhancing the understanding and clinical management of various diseases. The articles included in this Issue explore a diverse array of topics, such as cell differentiation, blood flow, tumor growth under virotherapy, chemotherapy treatment sequences for triple-negative locally advanced breast cancer, incidence-dependent management strategies against an SEIRS epidemic, important measures for the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, invadopodia formation in cancer cells, fitting parameters for multi-exponential diffusion-weighted MRI, and oncolytic virotherapy. These studies employ a variety of mathematical tools, including graph theory, transport equation, systems of ordinary differential equations, systems of nonlinear diffusion equations, free boundary problems, center manifold theory, and optimization techniques, to model a wide range of biological processes. In addition, medical applications are presented based on their mathematical analyses and numerical simulations. Through these articles, readers will gain valuable insights into the latest trends and applications of mathematical modeling in medicine
Polymeric Materials in Energy Conversion and Storage
No full textThis reprint provides an in-depth exploration of polymeric materials for energy generation and storage. Each chapter includes a comprehensive discussion of fabrication techniques, investigations, and the energy efficiencies of polymer-derived composites or systems. The reprint also introduces several novel techniques and polymer materials that have potential for future applications in green energy systems. Readers will gain insights into the latest developments in polymer-based electrical energy systems, offering a thorough understanding of the field's current and emerging trends
Cellular Responses of Antioxidants Related to Degenerative Eye Disease Research
No full textOxidative stress is critical in degenerative retinal diseases. Antioxidants are considered to be potential therapeutics that can treat retinal diseases. Loss of retinal epithelium (RPE) is an important contributor to the degeneration of the retina. Dry AMD induces straight RPE cell degeneration, whereas the wet form causes neovascularization following RPE cell loss. Glaucoma induces progressive retinal ganglion cell (RGC) axon degeneration, resulting in RGC death and visual deficits. RPE cells are also important regulators in eye growth and thus are also susceptible to participating in retinal detachment in myopia. In diabetic retinopathy, the RPE barrier breaks, leading to vascular leakage. The retina is a thin layer in the posterior part of the eye that collects visual information and transfers it to the brain via the optic nerve. Retina consists of RPE cells, photoreceptor rods and cones, glial cells, and neuronal cells, including RGCs. RPE cells support homeostasis by performing a heterocycle of outer photoreceptor segments, enabling nutritional transport from the choroid and removing waste material into the choroid, for example. RPE degeneration leads to vision loss, and antioxidants could protect these cells against oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and inflammation, all important contributors to retinal degeneration. This Special Issue is a collection of studies related to cellular responses to oxidative stress and antioxidants in pre-clinical degenerative retinal eye disease research. It includes articles about different aspects of oxidative stress and antioxidants in degenerative retinal diseases
Homer, Troy and the Turks
No full textHomer's stories of Troy are part of the foundations of Western culture. What's less well known is that they also inspired Ottoman-Turkish cultural traditions. Yet even with all the historical and archaeological research into Homer and Troy, most scholars today rely heavily on Western sources, giving Ottoman work in the field short shrift. This book helps right that balance, exploring Ottoman-Turkish involvement and interest in the subject between 1870, when Heinrich Schliemann began his excavations in search of Troy on Ottoman soil, and the battle of Gallipoli in 1915, which gave the Turks their own version of the heroic epic of Troy
Pupil Management and Emerging Democratic Voices
No full textThis book addresses the distance between contemporary philosophical critiques of education and the classroom context by applying new insights from social philosophy, neurology and historical analysis to common school practices. Critiquing contemporary academic and political debates concerning the use, and misuse, of assessment tools, psychometric testing and classroom management on pupils, this book looks in detail at the consequences of such practices for pupil management and the nurturing of their emerging democratic voices and sense of independence. This book explores these practices in the context of broader social phenomena such as the state of exception, management for legibility, self‑regulation, governmentality and epidemiology. Chapters link critical and philosophical considerations about politics, administration and the brain to real‑world classroom realities and everyday educational activities, forming an important contribution to the wider discourse on learning and inclusion in contemporary school systems. Bringing philosophical and historical insights to bear on the concrete practices of educational life, this book will be of interest to scholars, researchers and postgraduate students in the field of philosophy of education as well as schooling, classroom practice, and pedagogy and didactics more broadly
Advanced Sorbents for Separation of Metal Ions
No full textThis reprint explores innovative solutions to one of the most critical challenges in environmental science and industrial processes—sustainable and effective metal–ion separation. With rising metal demands and stricter environmental regulations, advanced sorbent materials are emerging as transformative tools for addressing these issues. Readers will gain significant insights into advanced materials such as biosorbents, ion exchange resins, silica adsorbents, and polymeric sorbents. These materials demonstrate exceptional capabilities in separating and adsorbing metal ions from diverse sources, including industrial wastewater, mining leachates, and recycling streams. This publication delves into adsorption mechanisms, process optimization, and the pivotal role of surface modifications in enhancing selectivity, capacity, and kinetics. This publication also highlights groundbreaking research on sustainable sorbents derived from agricultural waste, brown seaweed, and bone char, alongside innovations in nanosorbents and dispersive microextraction techniques. Practical applications range from environmental remediation and hydrometallurgy to nuclear waste management, offering critical insights for scientists, engineers, and environmental professionals seeking efficient and eco-friendly solutions for metal recovery and pollution control. Written in an accessible style, this publication bridges complex scientific concepts and practical applications, making it an indispensable resource for academic, industrial, and environmental audiences
Politische Dimensionen der Deutschdidaktik
No full textDer Deutschunterricht ist politisch, ob durch seine Indienstnahme für Staat und Nation, ob durch eine neoliberale oder kritische Ausrichtung. Seine Macht entfaltet er oft nahezu unbemerkt, durch die Legitimierung von Sprache(n), Identitäten und Denkweisen. Wie aber wird diese Wirkmächtigkeit von der Deutschdidaktik beforscht? Welche Lernbereiche, Materialien, Fragestellun-gen werden untersucht? Und mit welchen Konzepten werden die hegemonialen Diskurse diskutierbar und dekonstruiert? Dieser Band gibt einen Einblick in Forschungen zum historischen Deutschunterricht und zu kritischen Konzepten jenseits des Nationalstaates in der Migrationsgesellschaft. Er hinterfragt, wie Politik als Thema von Sprache und Literatur didaktisiert wird, auch was politikdidaktisch offen bleibt. Zielhorizont ist eine Reflexion der eigenen Zunft mit Blick auf Versäumnisse, aber auch auf Potenziale für Gegenwart und Zukunft
Non-Coding RNAs and Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer Crosstalk
No full textThis Special Issue, “Non-Coding RNAs and Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer Crosstalk: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications”, presents a collection of cutting-edge research articles and reviews that explore the critical roles of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) in cancer biology. The contributions highlight their diagnostic and therapeutic potential, with particular emphasis on lung and liver cancers. Notable reviews examine the involvement of ncRNAs in airway diseases and their emerging role as liquid biopsy biomarkers for lung cancer. This issue also investigates the role of EV-derived microRNAs (EV-miRNAs) in cancer progression and explores the theranostic potential of Piwi-RNAs contained within extracellular vesicles. Altogether, this collection underscores the promise of ncRNAs and EVs as innovative biomarkers and therapeutic targets, offering a comprehensive overview of recent advances and emphasizing the significance of the ncRNA–EV axis in cancer diagnosis and treatment
Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism
No full textThis open access book presents the latest findings of researchers from around the globe who presented their work at the 11th International Conference of Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism (ICSIMAT) in 2024. It provides an up-to-date information and discusses current trends, issues, and debates, both theoretical and practical research, on strategic innovative marketing and tourism and applications from social media and emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Everything. Topics covered in the chapters include social media in marketing and tourism hospitality, culture, strategic tools, and techniques employed and implemented by some of the top research laboratories in the world to the industry. This book brings together work from both academia and industry and continues the successful impact of the previous years' conference on the academic discussion of the topics