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UNINA9910874662303321 |
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Németh Károly |
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Geoheritage and Geodiversity of Cenozoic Volcanic Fields in Saudi Arabia : Challenges of Geoconservation and Geotourism in a Changing Environment / / by Károly Németh, Mohammed Rashad H. Moufti |
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Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 |
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[1st ed. 2024.] |
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1 online resource (188 pages) |
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Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism, Conservation and Management Series, , 2363-7668 |
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Earth sciences |
Geography |
Geology |
Physical geography |
Natural disasters |
Earth and Environmental Sciences |
Earth Sciences |
Earth System Sciences |
Natural Hazards |
Regional Geography |
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Conceptual Framework of Geoheritage and Geodiversity Estimates of Monogenetic Volcanic Fields: Advances and Challenges -- Systematic Overview of the Geoheritage and Geodiversity of Monogenetic Volcanic Fields of Saudi Arabia -- Geotourism Development and Opportunity of Monogenetic Volcanic Fields of Saudi Arabia -- Ecosystem and Geosystem Perspective of Geoheritage of Volcanic Fields in a Primary Industry Driven Economic Environment: Challenges of Geoconservation -- Geoheritage as an Engine for Development on Resilient Volcanic Hazard Programs: The Geoeducation Opportunity -- Synthesis. |
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Saudi Arabia hosts at least six major volcanic fields located on the western margin of the Arabian Peninsula. The volcanic surface covered |
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is comparable to about a fifth of the land surface of the country and the distinct appearance of the volcanic landscape of the region is deeply engraved in the geo-cultural perspective of the territory. Volcanic fields, especially their extensive lava fields form one of the largest if not the largest volcanic region on Earth, which are occupied by the most common volcanic landforms not only on Earth but the known Solar System. Volcanic fields are a vital part of the geoheritage and geodiversity elements of the Arabian Peninsula and beyond in the Middle East. Here we provide the most up-to-date overview of the geoheritage and geoheritage elements of these huge volcanic provinces both qualitative and quantitative outlines of their geodiversity and link to biodiversity. The volcanic province will be treated from the ecosystem, and geosystem services perspective and explore the challenges of such a concept in a region that is primarily industry and resource-based economy driven. This book will look beyond the traditional approach of describing geoheritage of volcanic regions as it will provide a conceptual framework for dispersed volcanic fields where scale and scope to define and estimate the value of geoheritage requires different approaches than those applied for long-lived polygenetic volcanoes. This book aims to provide a succinct overview of geoheritage and geodiversity aspects of monogenetic volcanic fields tested in an area globally outstanding and volcanically active. The book intends to be a good specialist handbook for a broad range of audiences from geologists, volcanologists, natural hazard experts, geoconservation experts, social geology experts, geotourism operators, and heritage researchers. The book will be a valuable resource for anyone directly or indirectly involved or wish to be involved in local development projects or experts looking for external information to apply to volcanic fields elsewhere. |
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UNINA9910483624103321 |
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International Conference on Science Education 2012 Proceedings : Science Education: Policies and Social Responsibilities / / edited by Baohui Zhang, Gavin W. Fulmer, Xiufeng Liu, Weiping Hu, Shujin Peng, Bing Wei |
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Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 |
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[1st ed. 2014.] |
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1 online resource (241 p.) |
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Science - Study and teaching |
Science Education |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters. |
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Part 1 National/Local Science Education Standards -- Part 2 Public Science Education -- Part 3 Science Teacher Education -- Part 4 Other Topics. |
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This book contains papers presented at the International Conference on Science Education 2012, ICSE 2012, held in Nanjing University, Nanjing, China. It features the work of science education researchers from around the world addressing a common theme, Science Education: Policies and Social Responsibilities. The book covers a range of topics including international science education standards, public science education and science teacher education. It also examines how STEM education has dominated some countries’ science education policy, ways brain research might provide new approaches for assessment, how some countries are developing their new national science education standards with research-based evidence, and ways science teacher educators can learn from each other. Science education research is vital in the development of national science education policies, including science education standards, teacher professional development and public understanding of science. Featuring the work |
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of an international group of science education researchers, this book offers many insightful ideas, experiences and strategies that will help readers better understand and address challenges in the field. |
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UNINA9910437857603321 |
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Autore |
Rosenberg Eugene |
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The Hologenome Concept: Human, Animal and Plant Microbiota / / by Eugene Rosenberg, Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2013 |
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[1st ed. 2013.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (187 p.) |
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Microbiology |
Evolution (Biology) |
Zoology |
Evolutionary Biology |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters. |
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Introduction: Symbioses and the Hologenome Concept -- Origin of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes -- Abundance and Diversity of Microbiota -- Microbiotas are Transmitted between Holobiont Generations -- Microbiotas are Part of Holobiont Fitness -- Variation in Holobionts -- Viruses are part of the Holobiont`s Fitness and Evolution -- Evolution of Holobionts -- Pathogens as Symbionts -- Prebiotics, Probiotics, Synbiotics and Phage Therapy -- Epilogue. |
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Groundbreaking research over the last 10 years has given rise to the hologenome concept of evolution. This concept posits that the holobiont (host plus all of its associated microorganisms) and its hologenome (sum of the genetic information of the host and its |
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symbiotic microorganisms), acting in concert, function as a unique biological entity and therefore as a level of selection in evolution. All animals and plants harbor abundant and diverse microbiota, including viruses. Often the amount of symbiotic microorganisms and their combined genetic information far exceed that of their host. The microbiota with its microbiome, together with the host genome, can be transmitted from one generation to the next and thus propagate the unique properties of the holobiont. The microbial symbionts and the host interact in a cooperative way that affects the health of the holobiont within its environment. Beneficial microbiota protects against pathogens, provides essential nutrients, catabolizes complex polysaccharides, renders harmful chemicals inert, and contributes to the performance of the immune system. In humans and animals, the microbiota also plays a role in behavior. The sum of these cooperative interactions characterizes the holobiont as a unique biological entity. Genetic variation in the hologenome can be brought about by changes in either the host genome or the microbial population genomes (microbiome). Evolution by cooperation can occur by amplifying existing microbes, gaining novel microbiota and by acquiring microbial and viral genes. Under environmental stress, the microbiome can change more rapidly and in response to more processes than the host organism alone and thus influences the evolution of the holobiont. Prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics and phage therapy are discussed as applied aspects of the hologenome concept. |
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