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Item Integrating Environmental Monitoring Techniques for an Effective Healthcare System(CRC Press, 2023) Nupur Joshi, Ambrina Sardar KhanHealth is not merely the absence of disease but a state of complete physical, social, and mental activeness, whereas health care is the management, treatment, and prevention of illness. Health is a very important parameter to indicate the good living and quality of life of an individual. Many pathological factors are involved in a disease such as people, vectors, causative agents, and hosts. Monitoring of health and development of the public health sector is an important aspect for the social, cultural, and economic well-being of society. Thus, for the analysis of these pathological factors with their relationship with geographical distribution, GIS (spatial, temporal references) and other cartographic information taken from remote sensing and other technologies can be used effectively. Through mapping and analysed temporal and spatial patterns, the distribution of a particular health status cause can be tracked. Incorporating the records attained from ground data and sensors helps in the enhancement of results. This review includes recent literature on healthcare and GIS. It includes descriptions of various disease agents, and how GIS helps in the analysis of their distribution and occurrence. To study a disease, GIS is a promising area however it has not reached its full potential. For this, disease and environmental observation systems need to be further developed.Item Anatomisation of Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) Dynamics with a Focus on Land Surface Temperature in Lucknow City Using Geospatial Techniques(CRC Press, 2023) Akanksha, Pranjal Pandey, Ambrina Sardar KhanRapid augmentation in urban areas throughout the world has become an inescapable phenomenon. As the population continues to grow, the geological boundaries are extending too. This study focuses completely on improvements in urbanised urban communities and their development with the assistance of spatial variation utilising time-series satellite data and statistically generated models to observe the pattern of LULC transition over the last 19 years of one of the most expeditiously urbanising cities of India: Lucknow. The classification report indicated an expansion of 96.51 sq. km of built-up area and shrinkage in covers of agricultural land and vegetation spread. To gauge the changing spatial patterns in urban expansion, the Shannon Entropy Index technique is applied over the chosen time frame dependent on LULC change and a statistical approach. The perception we got from this study depends on classification and statistically created models of satellite data. The land surface temperature (LST) is additionally depicted to discover the impacts of urban sprawl on nearby temperatures. General increases of 3.26℃ and 2.01℃ were seen in the minimum and maximum temperature, respectively, from 2000 to 2019. LST is also correlated with the vegetation index (NDVI), built-up index (NDBI), and water index (MNDWI). The total increase of the population and an unsustainable expansion rate of urban sprawl in the study area illustrates the elevation in LST.Item Linseed and Its Nutritional and Health Beneficial Aspects: A Review(Mindshare, 2021) Iffat Zareen Ahmad, Haram SarfarazThere is a great deal of competition for foods that have active ingredients present in the form of bioactive molecules of food with potential health benefits. This is the basic requirement for any food to come under the category of functional foods or nutraceutical. Linum usitatissimum L. is emerging as an important nutraceutical as it is a reservoir of many bioactive compounds or molecules ranging from a-linolenic acid, lignans, fiber, and various other phenolic compounds. This review concentrates on the current flaxseed records and highlights the nutritional properties and its beneficial effects. Literature was retrieved by searching for abstracts and titles of articles on PubMed, Science direct as well as Google Scholar for studying. The papers and reference lists were reviewed to see if there were any supplementary posts.Item Hornbills: Allies of Farmers In Futuristic Trends in Agriculture & Food Sciences(Iterative International Publishers, 2024) Monowar Alam KhalidThe 62 species of hornbills around the world are extravagant birds with over-sized beaks that are found in tropical Asia, Africa, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. They are icons of their forest habitat. Because they spread the seeds of several tropical trees, they are frequently referred to as the "farmers of the forest" because of the way they spread forest tree seeds over the area they fly over. Hombills regurgitate or vomit the seeds after eating as they typically occupy a home range of at least 10 km, they may disperse seeds across a far larger area with far greater efficiency than other smaller frugivores. They are a sign of a balanced and prosperous forest. For this reason, hornbills are regarded as an indicator species. The tale of how the bond between these birds and the long-standing custom of protecting forests in the name of a deity has helped to preserve both the unprotected forests and sacred groves throughout wide-ranging terrain. In recognition of the significance of these birds, and to ensure the continuity of this unique alliance, conservation initiatives have gained a greater spotlight. Conservation organizations, farmers, and local communities are working together to protect hornbill habitats and spread awareness among the local communities for safeguarding the agricultural landscapes inhabited by them by fostering a greater appreciation of the ecological and cultural worth of hornbills.Item Genetic improvement of pelargonium, an important aromatic plant, through biotechnological approaches(Bentham Science Publishers, 2024) Pooja Singh, Syed Saema , Laiq ur RahmanPelargonium is one of the most recognized aromatic herbs due to its wide distribution around several countries and its perfumery and aromatherapy properties. The present chapter aims at exploring the current scientific study the various species of Pelargonium along with its significance. The essential oil of Pelargonium contains more th 120 monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes obtained from the steam distillation of herbaceous parts. Citronellol, geraniol, rhodinol, 6, 9 -guaidiene, and lO-epi-γ eudesmol are the principal components responsible for its oil quality. Traditionally, propagation of pelargonium is done through cuttings from its mother plant material. However, the tissue culture approach is one of the reliable techniques for propagation and conservation, not influenced by environmental conditions. More likely, tissue culture approaches used are somatic embryogenesi callus culture, direct regeneration, meristem culture, and hairy root culture. Transcriptome analysis has also been carried out in Pelargonium graveolens to understand the metabolic pathway. In order to accomplish the maximum oil production and better geranium varieties through genetic engineering, Agrobacterium mediated transformation systems have been developed. These standardised genetic transformation procedures were used to over-express, silencing, and heterologous expression of desired genes in Pelargonium to understand the outcome and succeed with enhanced essential oil production with better quality for the ultimate benefit. © 2024 Bentham Scien Publishers. All rights reserved.Item Wildlife and Plastic Debris: A Dangerous Encounter(Academic Publishers & Distributers, 2024) Monowar Alam Khalid; Azra IkramPlastic pollution has a significant impact on wildlife around the world. The presence of plastic waste in ecosystems poses a serious threat to marine and terrestrial animals. Marine animals such as sea turtles, whales and seabirds often mistake plastic debris for food, leading to ingestion and entanglement. This can result in severe injuries, suffocation, and even death. Plastic pollution also disrupts habitats and food chains, affecting the overall health and balance of ecosystems. Management of plastic waste is inadequate in all most all developing countries because of low environmental standards, poor waste recovery and disposal systems, low economic status, lack of awareness of public, poor hygienic and living standards and no strict law enforcement. It's crucial that we take action to reduce plastic pollution and protect our precious wildlife.Item Understanding The Impact of Air Pollution on Birds with special reference to Hornbills(Academic Publishers & Distributers, 2024) Monowar Alam KhalidAir pollution is a pressing issue with far-reaching consequences, transcending human boundaries and affecting the intricate web of life. Birds, often overlooked victims of environmental degradation, serve as crucial indicators of ecological health. In the grand tapestry of nature, birds are the messengers, their flights narrating the health of our planet. This hook chapter embarks on a journey to uncover the profound consequences of air pollution on avian species, with a particular spotlight on the majestic hornbills. As we delve into the intricacies of their existence, we must heed the silent calls of these winged custodians, signaling the environmental discord caused by our own actions. However, the symphony of their flights is increasingly disrupted by a growing threat of air pollution. Air pollution, being a global environmental challenge, affects not only human health but also has profound consequences for biodiversity. The chapter will navigate through the consequences of this invisible assailant; we uncover the unique vulnerabilities faced by hornbills in the modern era. The chapter will also explore the intricate dance between air pollution and our feathered friends, with a specific focus on the unique and charismatic hornbills. As we navigate through the impacts, Intricacies and conservation challenges, we aim to understand the symphony of the skies disrupted by the unseen hands of pollution.Item Environmental Problems, Protection and Policies(978-81-969585-2-7, 2024) Monowar Alam KhalidItem Environmental NGO’S and their Role in Solving Environmental Issues: A Review(Academic Publishers & Distributers, 2024) Monowar Alam KhalidItem Environmental Ethics and Sustainability(Academic Publishers & Distributers, 2024) Monowar Alam Khalid