Books in Social sciences and humanities

Hormesis, Brain Aging and Metabolism

1st Edition
Volume 295
August 1, 2025
Cristoforo Scavone + 2 more
English

Hormesis, Brain Aging and Metabolism, Volume 295 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Aging and brain metabolism, Calorie restriction: brain physiological and biological aspects, Intermittent fasting and ketone bodies, Physical exercise and brain health: running x sedentary lifestyle, Phytochemicals and brain health, Environmental enrichment and neuroplasticity, Hormesis and brain disease, Neuroinflammation and hormesis, and more.Additional chapters cover Glucocorticoids and Neuroinflammation and Hormesis and cancer.

Commercial Banking

1st Edition
August 4, 2025
Allen N. Berger + 2 more
English
eBook
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Commercial Banking: Distinct Value, Roles, and Methods is a thorough, applied, and accessible introduction to the modern theory and practice of financial intermediation as enabled by commercial banks. This textbook considers key issues in banking, regulation, coping with bank risk, competition amongst banks, global banking, careers in banking, and future directions. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on differentiating between bank and non-bank financial firms, the impact of technology on banking, evolving regulatory environments, the economic importance of banking, and innovation in banking services.Perfect for undergraduate, graduate level, and professional courses in banking, bank management, and commercial banking, this book is reinforced with full-color figures, charts, tables, learning objectives, and key term definitions, as well as lecture slides hosted on an accompany instructor site to support teaching and understanding.

Net-Zero Transit

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Paul C. Okonkwo + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Net-Zero Transit: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation thoroughly examines the possible future of environmentally friendly transportation, presenting creative approaches and tactics to attain a transit sector with no net emissions. The book explores the convergence of technology, politics, and consumer behavior to provide a comprehensive perspective on achieving environmentally friendly transportation worldwide. The authors illustrate the practicality and advantages of adopting environmentally friendly transportation systems through the examination of real-life examples and the analysis of data.The authors offer practical assistance for establishing sustainable practices in the transit sector by emphasizing successful efforts and innovative solutions. In addition, they provide valuable perspectives on possible obstacles and hurdles that may occur throughout the shift towards achieving net-zero emissions, as well as suggestions for effectively addressing and surmounting them. It uses theoretical analysis and case studies to explore the benefits and challenges of transitioning to a zero-net-carbon transportation system. The economic, social, and environmental impacts of transitioning to net-zero transit are discussed, including the role of government policies, public-private partnerships, and community engagement. The analytical framework of this book encompasses several scenarios, such as the implementation of carbon policy, carbon pricing, carbon offset programs, climate-conscious car-flight-marine pooling, climate-conscious car-flight-marine green gridlock, pedal-walking power progress, and future-proof transportation. It employs real historical datasets from different countries and regions across the globe to forecast future emissions from various transportation modes using a range of machine learning techniques.This book is an invaluable resource for legislators, industry experts, and individuals seeking to promote environmentally friendly transportation solutions and contribute positively to the environment. Its detailed analysis offers actionable insights to policymakers and stakeholders in the transportation industry, enabling them to make well-informed decisions regarding measures to reduce emissions.

Advances in the Study of Behavior

1st Edition
Volume 57
August 1, 2025
Jeffrey Podos + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in the Study of Behavior, Volume 57 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of interesting topics, including Thinking Through Change: The Role of Environmental Factors in Shaping Vertebrate Cognition, Cold-Blooded Cognition: Recent advances in reptile cognition and their implications, Building by animals: myths and misunderstandings, and The Behavioral Ecology of Rapid Color Change in Fishes: Context, Diversity, and Open Questions.

Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics

1st Edition
Volume 6
August 1, 2025
Dave Donaldson + 1 more
English

Resilient Smart Cities

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Nisrine Makhoul
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Using a consistent structure throughout, the book examines smart cities in a broad sense, looking at people, governance, economic, mobility, environment, and infrastructure dimensions. It identifies the likely weaknesses of those cities and threats faced, proposing a modeling platform to help enhance resilience of smart cities, offering state-of-the-research and deep literature review. Resilient Smart Cities shows the role smart cities play in achieving sustainability goals through the lens of urban resilience and concludes that smart cities are required to be cities of hope where well-being of the humankind is the center.

Handbook of Operant Behavioral Economics

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Derek D. Reed + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Handbook of Operant Behavioral Economics: Demand, Discounting, Methods, and Applications covers two major domains of operant behavioral economics: operant demand and reward discounting. The book reviews the historical foundations of this approach, including both human and nonhuman research methods for studying demand and discounting, quantitative modeling of these processes, and educational and clinical applications. The last section provides the readers with a specific discussion on how to begin translating these concepts to policy development and resources for starting a line of research in these areas.Written for graduate students, clinicians, and academics, this book serves as a resource for readers both new to behavioral economics and those with specific expertise in the field.

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Gustavo H. Vazquez
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Diagnosis, Neurobiology and Therapeutic Innovations offers a comprehensive reference of affective disorders, providing clinical practitioners with invaluable insights into recognition, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. With a meticulous approach, Dr. Vázquez examines the complexities of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, shedding light on the challenges of distinguishing between these conditions, particularly when manic or hypomanic episodes are not readily apparent. Drawing from historical perspectives to the latest DSM criteria, this book offers a thorough examination of depressive disorders, bridging the gap between mood poles and addressing the variability in epidemiology and clinical course. From discussing mixed states and their implications for suicide risk to exploring the neurobiology and genetics underlying mood disorders, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the multifaceted nature of affective illnesses. The chapters also provide practical guidance on diagnostic tools, scales for symptom assessment, and pharmacological interventions, emphasizing the importance of precise diagnosis to tailor treatment effectively. With its accessible language and comprehensive coverage, "Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Diagnosis, Neurobiology and Therapeutic Innovations" is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals across disciplines, offering insights that can profoundly impact the lives of individuals grappling with these challenging mental health conditions.

Intelligent Urban Mobility

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Muhammet Deveci
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Intelligent Urban Mobility: Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Transportation explores the role of technology in enabling greener, more accessible transportation in cities worldwide. This book provides insights into leveraging decision support systems to drive positive change, focusing on applied soft computing techniques, artificial intelligence, and fuzzy systems algorithms to help researchers and professionals seeking to mitigate congestion and emissions through sustainable mobility initiatives. Bridging theory and real-world practice, this book provides information on future studies to drive progress in redesigning city transportation to reduce environmental impact and carbon emissions, highlighting innovative models and frameworks for the analysis of mobility options and planning sustainable transport systems. Researchers, graduate students, and professionals in transportation, urban planning, civil engineering, and decision sciences interested in advancing sustainable urban mobility will find this to be a welcome reference offering technical guidance and expert perspectives on the application of decision support systems to evaluate and optimize planning for sustainable transit options.

The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases

1st Edition
Volume 294
July 1, 2025
Nasrollah Moradikor + 2 more
English

The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases focuses on exploring the complex interplay between emotions and brain function, covering topics such as how positive and negative feelings impact brain cell regeneration, the influence of emotions on decision-making, and the role of emotional trauma in brain health. The book aims to provide comprehensive insights into how different emotions shape neurological processes, contributing to mental and physical health.The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases, explores the critical link between cardiovascular health and brain function. Leading researchers delve into heart-brain interactions, autonomic nervous system dysregulation, emotional stress, and therapeutic implications for conditions like Parkinson’s and cognitive decline. This book offers essential insights for neuroscientists, cardiologists, clinicians, and anyone interested in the intersection of heart and brain health.

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