Ruchi Pandey – författare

This comprehensive resource provides a one-stop information repository, exploring all psychological aspects of Covid-19. It documents the after-effects of the Covid pandemic, and how it transformed India as a society and its citizens as individuals. The book covers the psycho-social impact on society and individuals and our collective behaviour, as well as coping strategies and interventions and how lessons learned will help in preparedness for the future.Including case studies and the latest research, this book examines how psycho-social paradigms changed as a result of the pandemic, and left their watermark on the human psyche. It also explores the coping strategies adopted to deal with this common aggressor and how the techniques varied in accordance with social, cultural and geographical factors. The final chapters offer new insights for the future, highlighting the psychological infrastructure required, the type of preparedness and handling strategies necessary to mitigate the impact of any future biogenic pandemics.Combining theory and practical application, it will be valuable reading for academics and researchers as well as practising psychologists, clinical psychologists, and law-makers who are concerned with mental health.

This comprehensive resource provides a one-stop information repository, exploring all psychological aspects of Covid-19. It documents the after-effects of the Covid pandemic, and how it transformed India as a society and its citizens as individuals. The book covers the psycho-social impact on society and individuals and our collective behaviour, as well as coping strategies and interventions and how lessons learned will help in preparedness for the future.Including case studies and the latest research, this book examines how psycho-social paradigms changed as a result of the pandemic, and left their watermark on the human psyche. It also explores the coping strategies adopted to deal with this common aggressor and how the techniques varied in accordance with social, cultural and geographical factors. The final chapters offer new insights for the future, highlighting the psychological infrastructure required, the type of preparedness and handling strategies necessary to mitigate the impact of any future biogenic pandemics.Combining theory and practical application, it will be valuable reading for academics and researchers as well as practising psychologists, clinical psychologists, and law-makers who are concerned with mental health.

This book comprehensively reviews essential oils and fragrances and their role in cosmetics and personal care products. The initial chapters define essential oils, outline their types, and discuss their widespread use in cosmetics, delving into the specific fragrance compounds that contribute to personal care products' sensory and functional attributes. The book addresses critical safety and toxicological assessments, including risk assessment methodologies, toxicological testing requirements, and allergen labeling and management. It emphasizes Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), providing guidelines and certification processes for product quality and safety. The book provides an overview of key international regulatory bodies and standards, such as ISO and IFRA, and discusses efforts towards harmonization and establishing international standards. It presents strategies for global compliance, including case studies of multinational companies that have successfully navigated regulatory challenges. Furthermore, the book examines innovations and regulatory responses, particularly the impact of new technologies like synthetic biology. This book is aimed at professionals in the cosmetic industry, such as product developers, regulatory specialists, and marketing professionals.Key featuresExplores the essential oils and fragrances in detail, covering definitions, types, and their roles in cosmetics and personal care productsGuides safety assessments, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), labeling, and advertising regulationsReviews key international regulatory bodies like ISO and IFRA and discusses efforts towards standard harmonizationIncludes case studies of multinational companies and offers strategies for global complianceExamines the impact of new technologies like synthetic biology and current trends towards sustainability and transparency