1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910673903303321

Titolo

Magnetic Nanoparticles / / edited by Evgeny Katz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Basel : , : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, , 2020

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (406 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

668.4

Soggetti

Synthetic products

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Sommario/riassunto

The present book covers all research areas related to magnetic nanoparticles, magnetic nanorods, and other magnetic nanospecies, their preparation, characterization, and various applications, specifically emphasizing biomedical applications. The chapters written by the leading experts cover different subareas of the science and technology related to various magnetic nanospecies--providing broad coverage of this multifaceted area and its applications. The different topics addressed in this book will be of great interest to the interdisciplinary community active in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It is hoped that this collection and its various chapters will be important and beneficial for researchers and students working in various areas related to bionanotechnology, materials science, biosensor applications, medicine, and many others. Furthermore, this book is aimed at attracting young scientists and introducing them to this field, in addition to providing newcomers with an enormous collection of literature references.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910767571903321

Titolo

Engagement with Sustainable Development in Higher Education : Universities as Transformative Spaces for Sustainable Futures / / edited by Mustafa Öztürk

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022

ISBN

9783031071911

9783031071904

Edizione

[1st ed. 2022.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (247 pages)

Collana

Sustainable Development Goals Series, , 2523-3092

Disciplina

338.927

304.20711

Soggetti

Sustainability

Environmental education

Education

Education and state

Teaching

Environmental and Sustainability Education

Education Policy

Pedagogy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter1. What is missing? Learning from Case Studies in “Circular” Products about the Need for Degrowth as a Long-term Sustainability Strategy -- Chapter2. The Blockchain Business Model Canvas for the Post-Pandemic Sustainable University -- Chapter3. Distance Learning and Sustainability Curriculum Development on Higher Education -- Chapter4. Holistic Interactions in Higher Education and SDG Indicators With Consequences Based on Environmental Shocks -- Chapter5. SDGs and Universities: Higher Education Engagement through the Global Master’s in Development Practice Program -- Chapter6. Engaging Students of Business Management to Face Collective Social Dilemmas: The Contribution of the Sociology of Emotions -- Chapter7. Engaging Students in Global Endeavors: Case of a Small Liberal Art College in the



USA in Partnerships to Promote SDGs -- Chapter8. Higher Education for Sustainable Development in China: Policy, Curriculum, Practices and Perspectives -- Chapter9. Engagement of Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Curricula: A Reflection from Tanzania -- Chapter10. Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education in Mexico: History, Public Policies, and Results -- Chapter11. Reforming Religion-Based Higher Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of The Southernmost Thailand’s Islamic Studies International Program, Prince of Songkla University -- Chapter12. Planning and Technology Implementation for Student Engagement in Developing SDGs in Indian Engineering Education Institution: A Case Study -- Chapter13. Teacher Education Study Abroad at the Vanguard for Sustainability Education -- Chapter14. Engagement with Sustainable Development Goals in Accounting Education: The Case of a Public University in Sri Lanka.

Sommario/riassunto

This edited volume analyzes cases of higher education programs engaging with sustainable development. Offering cases from across the globe that focus on the role of universities in promoting societal transformations and building sustainable futures, the volume specifically discusses how higher education institutions can educate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As critical spaces for research, development, and innovation, higher education institutions are fundamental change agents for societal transformations. Their role in disseminating sustainability through different paths is undeniable, and it is worth discussing the dimensions that surround the concept of sustainability within universities. Considering the role of policy, curriculum, practice, teaching, research, and development paths in universities, this book looks at the contributions of higher education sector to our vision of sustainable development. This publication offers readers a chance to look at different higher education institutions’ engagement with sustainable development through political, managerial, curricular and practical steps.