In this proceedings book, many interesting results in the field of “Basic Science of Lungs and Pulmonary Circulation,” “Clinical/Translational Science of Pulmonary Hypertension,” “Basic and Clinical Science of Ductus Arteriosus and Vessels,” as well as “Development and Regeneration of Cardiovascular System” are presented. These interactive chapters must contribute to an enthusia…
While critical whiteness studies as a field has been attacked from both within and without, the ongoing realities of systemic white supremacy across the globe necessitate new and better understandings of whiteness, white racial identity, and their links with education. Encyclopedia of Critical Whiteness Studies in Education offers readers a broad summary of the multifaceted and interdisciplinar…
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam provides both an overview and a comprehensive and detailed survey of the main features of philosophy, science, medicine and technology in the Muslim world. The level of entries are scholarly, based on primary and secondary sources, and aimed at advanced students of Islamic philosophy and science. The selection of entries as…
Encyclopedia of World Religions explores the major religions of the world, emphasizing the living faiths and their background. Each illustrated volume provides access to the theological concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape the history of each religion and the way it is practiced.
Covering everything from Adam to Zakariyyah, this concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world's fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries which give succinct yet authoritative information on everything from the Qur'an and its origins to the role of Islam in the U…
Endometrial cancer is a hormone-dependent cancer with an increasing incidence that is estimated to continue to grow over the next several years. It is typically treated with surgery and/or chemo-/radiation therapy. The clinical benefit of hormone therapies for advanced and recurrent endometrial cancers underlines the need to examine their characteristics (particularly, steroid hormone receptor …
This main focus of this Special Issue “Plant-based Bioactive Natural Products: Insights into Molecular Mechanisms of Action” is to cover the recent advances in science related to the molecular mechanisms of action of natural products. A total of nine articles were published under this Special Issue including seven original research articles and two review articles.
This encyclopedia aims to offer researchers an indication of the breadth and importance of information systems in education, including the way IT is being used, and could be used to enable learning and teaching. The encyclopedia covers all aspects of the interaction between education and information technologies, including IT in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, universities, traini…