Reena Sharma – författare

This volume emerges from the author's extensive professional journey spanning over two decades, drawing from her work in behavioural sciences, training, and applied psychology. Rooted in research and fieldwork within Indian correctional institutions, it brings together internationally validated psychological assessments adapted for forensic populations, biopsychosocial evaluations, and qualitative and quantitative methodologies. It offers a compelling fusion of narrative case studies and evidence-based forensic psychology, bridging scientific inquiry with real-world complexity, moving beyond traditional academic boundaries. Drawing on global frameworks such as Forensic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and therapeutic jurisprudence, the book highlights the Samarth: Breaking Barriers initiative launched at Ahmedabad Central Jail and then extended in other central prisons of Gujarat, as an applied model tailored to the Indian correctional context. The initiative ethically adapts international best practices to align with institutional realities and cultural dynamics, making it a potential reference point for similarly under-resourced or high-need environments.Aimed at policymakers, forensic psychologists, criminologists, penologists, mental health professionals, and those working in correctional administration and criminal justice reform, the volume illustrates the potential of structured, ethical, and culturally responsive rehabilitation. It will also be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners across psychology, psychiatry, penology, correctional administration, social welfare, and correctional mental health.

This volume emerges from the author's extensive professional journey spanning over two decades, drawing from her work in behavioural sciences, training, and applied psychology. Rooted in research and fieldwork within Indian correctional institutions, it brings together internationally validated psychological assessments adapted for forensic populations, biopsychosocial evaluations, and qualitative and quantitative methodologies. It offers a compelling fusion of narrative case studies and evidence-based forensic psychology, bridging scientific inquiry with real-world complexity, moving beyond traditional academic boundaries. Drawing on global frameworks such as Forensic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and therapeutic jurisprudence, the book highlights the Samarth: Breaking Barriers initiative launched at Ahmedabad Central Jail and then extended in other central prisons of Gujarat, as an applied model tailored to the Indian correctional context. The initiative ethically adapts international best practices to align with institutional realities and cultural dynamics, making it a potential reference point for similarly under-resourced or high-need environments.Aimed at policymakers, forensic psychologists, criminologists, penologists, mental health professionals, and those working in correctional administration and criminal justice reform, the volume illustrates the potential of structured, ethical, and culturally responsive rehabilitation. It will also be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners across psychology, psychiatry, penology, correctional administration, social welfare, and correctional mental health.

This volume emerges from the author’s extensive professional journey spanning over two decades, drawing from her work in behavioural sciences, training, and applied psychology. Rooted in research and fieldwork within Indian correctional institutions, it brings together internationally validated psychological assessments adapted for forensic populations, biopsychosocial evaluations, and qualitative and quantitative methodologies. It offers a compelling fusion of narrative case studies and evidence-based forensic psychology, bridging scientific inquiry with real-world complexity, moving beyond traditional academic boundaries. Drawing on global frameworks such as Forensic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and therapeutic jurisprudence, the book highlights the Samarth: Breaking Barriers initiative launched at Ahmedabad Central Jail and then extended in other central prisons of Gujarat, as an applied model tailored to the Indian correctional context. The initiative ethically adapts international best practices to align with institutional realities and cultural dynamics, making it a potential reference point for similarly under-resourced or high-need environments.Aimed at policymakers, forensic psychologists, criminologists, penologists, mental health professionals, and those working in correctional administration and criminal justice reform, the volume illustrates the potential of structured, ethical, and culturally responsive rehabilitation. It will also be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners across psychology, psychiatry, penology, correctional administration, social welfare, and correctional mental health.

The word forest comes from Middle English forest, from Old French forest “forest, vast expanse covered by trees”; first introduced in English as the word for wild land set aside for hunting without the necessity in definition for the existence of trees. Possibly a borrowing of the Medieval Latin word foresta “open wood”, foresta was first used by Carolingian scribes in the Capitularies of Charlemagne to refer specifically to the king''s royal hunting grounds. The term was not endemic to Romance languages, and cognates in Romance languages, such as Italian foresta, Spanish and Portuguese floresta, etc. are all ultimately borrowings of the French word. The tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest biome, also known as tropical dry forest, is located at tropical and subtropical latitudes. Though these forests occur in climates that are warm year-round, and may receive several hundred centimetres of rain per year, they have long dry seasons which last several months and vary with geographic location. These seasonal droughts have great impact on all living things in the forest. Deciduous trees predominate in most of these forests, and during the drought a leafless period occurs, which varies with species type. Because trees lose moisture through their leaves, the shedding of leaves allows trees such as teak and mountain ebony to conserve water during dry periods. This encyclopaedia offers a comprehensive description of the applications of various fields in this subject. The encyclopaedia will be appropriate as a guide for students.

The word forest comes from Middle English forest, from Old French forest “forest, vast expanse covered by trees”; first introduced in English as the word for wild land set aside for hunting without the necessity in definition for the existence of trees. Possibly a borrowing of the Medieval Latin word foresta “open wood”, foresta was first used by Carolingian scribes in the Capitularies of Charlemagne to refer specifically to the king''s royal hunting grounds. The term was not endemic to Romance languages, and cognates in Romance languages, such as Italian foresta, Spanish and Portuguese floresta, etc. are all ultimately borrowings of the French word. The tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest biome, also known as tropical dry forest, is located at tropical and subtropical latitudes. Though these forests occur in climates that are warm year-round, and may receive several hundred centimetres of rain per year, they have long dry seasons which last several months and vary with geographic location. These seasonal droughts have great impact on all living things in the forest. Deciduous trees predominate in most of these forests, and during the drought a leafless period occurs, which varies with species type. Because trees lose moisture through their leaves, the shedding of leaves allows trees such as teak and mountain ebony to conserve water during dry periods. This encyclopaedia offers a comprehensive description of the applications of various fields in this subject. The encyclopaedia will be appropriate as a guide for students.

The word forest comes from Middle English forest, from Old French forest “forest, vast expanse covered by trees”; first introduced in English as the word for wild land set aside for hunting without the necessity in definition for the existence of trees. Possibly a borrowing of the Medieval Latin word foresta “open wood”, foresta was first used by Carolingian scribes in the Capitularies of Charlemagne to refer specifically to the king''s royal hunting grounds. The term was not endemic to Romance languages, and cognates in Romance languages, such as Italian foresta, Spanish and Portuguese floresta, etc. are all ultimately borrowings of the French word. The tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest biome, also known as tropical dry forest, is located at tropical and subtropical latitudes. Though these forests occur in climates that are warm year-round, and may receive several hundred centimetres of rain per year, they have long dry seasons which last several months and vary with geographic location. These seasonal droughts have great impact on all living things in the forest. Deciduous trees predominate in most of these forests, and during the drought a leafless period occurs, which varies with species type. Because trees lose moisture through their leaves, the shedding of leaves allows trees such as teak and mountain ebony to conserve water during dry periods. This encyclopaedia offers a comprehensive description of the applications of various fields in this subject. The encyclopaedia will be appropriate as a guide for students.

Urban Walkability and Design explores how cities can be designed and planned to prioritize walking through infrastructure, policy, and community engagement. The text integrates urban design, mobility planning, land use planning, and community health perspectives demonstrating walkability's multidimensional benefits. Through examination of successful walkable environments globally, the material reveals design principles, planning strategies, and policy frameworks enabling pedestrian-friendly cities. Each chapter addresses specific walkability dimensions including sidewalk design, street connectivity, land use mix, pedestrian safety, wayfinding, and accessibility for diverse populations including elderly and disabled persons. Topics encompass complete streets, traffic calming, walkable neighborhoods, transit-oriented development, and health-promoting built environments. The book explores challenges including automobile dominance, funding constraints, equity considerations, and retrofitting car-dependent suburbs. Contemporary issues including pandemic impacts on walking, digital wayfinding, and climate adaptation receive attention. This resource serves urban planners, transportation engineers, public health professionals, urban designers, and city officials. Through interdisciplinary approach combining design principles with planning practice, the text develops understanding essential for creating walkable communities promoting health, sustainability, social interaction, and livable cities.

Cells, the basic units of life, require membranes for their existence. Foremost among these is the plasma membrane, which defines each cell’s boundary and helps create and maintain electrochemically distinct environments within and outside the cell. Other membranes enclose eukaryotic organelles such as the nucleus, chloroplasts, and mitochondria. Membranes also form internal compartments, such as the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in the cytoplasm and thylakoids in the chloroplast. The mitochondria are organelles shaped like elongated slippers; their cross sectional diameters are about 1 micron. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants" is a major contribution to the plant biology literature. It is intended to serve plant biology and related disciplines, ranging from molecular biology and biotechnology to biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, and ecology. Researchers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agribusiness industries will find a wealth of information inside.

Although major genetic improvements have been made in crops, progress in conventional breeding programs has been slow. In fact, most crops grown in the US produce less than their full genetic potential. These shortfalls in yield are due to the inability of crops to tolerate or adapt to environmental stresses, pests, and diseases. This book provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts that contribute to agricultures biotechnology revolution. Each chapter of this comprehensive text includes topics such as IPR, mergers and a acquisitions and the uses of biotechnology and biotech careers. Also included is a thorough examination of the controversy and concerns over the use of genetic engineering, genetically modified organisms, cloning and their potential dangers to humans and the environments. This information enables students to engage and utilize the texts science-based content in classroom discussions and research activities.

The production and supply of good quality seed of high-yielding varieties is one of the most important requirements of modern agriculture and a challenge to seed technologists. Seeds play an important role in disseminating pathogenic organisms to areas from which, hitherto, they have been absent and seed-borne infection may be the starting point for a serious disease in the growing crop. During seed storage, the metabolic activities of microorganisms may cause even greater losses. Hence, an integrated disease management approach and suitable seed technology needs to be developed. This book "Laboratory manual on Seed Pathology" is an up-to-date knowledge and information resource on various seed technologies, including seed-borne diseases. This book is a necessary and timely reference that covers the full range of related topics, including techniques for detecting and studying microorganisms associated with seeds, their epidemiology, and control.

Overviews of critical period concepts, as they appear at several biological levels, are presented. in embryology, critical periods generally refer to restricted periods in development during which undifferentiated groups of cells can be induced to differentiate. in neurobiology, critical periods are those during which neural circuits are particularly plastic and subject to molding by cellular processes and by experience. Look for a groove on the surface of the developing egg over the microscope glass slide in the later stages of development. This groove is the neural tube. This will eventually develop into a spinal cord, the characteristic that associates the frog with other vertebrate animals. Though not without some attendant difficulties, it is a worthwhile project to try raising some eggs to the tadpole period and thence to maturity. The metamorphosis of a frog is one of the natures greatest lessons seen only under a microscope. The book will be proved to be a boon for the readers, students as well as teachers. Contents: Genetics Embryology and Fishes; Embryonic Development: Getting Started; Gross Morphologic Overview of Upper Limb Development . Fish Anatomy; Facultative Parthenogenesis in Vertebrates: Reproductive Error or Chance?; The Early Development of Vertebrates; Development of the Eggs and Early Larvae of Six California Fishes.

Since before 20 BCE, humans have utilized pesticides to protect their crops. The first known pesticide was elemental sulfur dusting used in ancient Summer about 4,500 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia. By the 1Sth century, toxic chemicals such as arsenic, mercury and lead were being applied to crops to kill pests. in the 17th century, nicotine sulfate was extracted from tobacco leaves for use as an insecticide. The 19th century saw the introduction of two more natural pesticides, pyrethrum, which is derived from chrysanthemums, and rotenone, which is derived from the roots of tropical vegetables. Until the 1950s, arsenic-based pesticides were dominant. Paul Muller discovered that DDT was a very effective insecticide. Organ chlorines such as DDT were dominant, but they were replaced in the U.S. by organophosphates and carbamates by 1975. Since then, pyrethrin compounds have become the dominant insecticide. The book will be of immense help to research scholars, environmentalists and agriculturists to ensure an eco-friendly world. Contents: introduction; Pesticides and Health; Controlling Diseases and in sects in Home Fruit Plantings; Prospects for Using Transgenic Resistance to lnsects in Crop improvement; Managing Pesticide Resistance; Pesticide Storage, Handling, and Application; Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Work; Toxicity of pesticides; Environmental Effects of Pesticides; pesticides as water pollutants.