ABOUT THE BOOK
Editors: Dr. Arun Ratn, Dr. Kamalesh Kumar
Published by: SAAR Publications [Reg.]
Language: English
Pages: 132
Edition: October, 2024
ISBN: 978-81-981812-6-8
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Environmental toxicology is an evolving discipline that addresses the intricate relationships between environmental pollutants and their effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Over recent decades, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and technological advancements have significantly altered the global environment. The introduction of new chemicals, pollutants, and synthetic materials has compounded the challenges we face in mitigating their adverse effects. Consequently, understanding the dynamics of environmental contaminants has become critical in devising strategies to protect public health and biodiversity. Recent Trends in Environmental Toxicology book aims to provide an updated compendium of knowledge in this growing field. It presents a comprehensive overview of current research, methodologies, and innovations that are driving the understanding of environmental pollutants, their mechanisms of toxicity, and their long-term impacts. The chapters compiled herein focus on diverse aspects of toxicological research, including the study of heavy metals, pesticides, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and novel synthetic compounds, while also exploring the advancements in analytical methods and bio-monitoring tools. In addition, this volume addresses emerging areas of concern, such as microplastics, nanomaterials, and climate change, which exacerbate toxicological risks. As researchers continue to explore the intricate pathways through which environmental contaminants interact with biological systems, we hope this book will serve as both a reference and inspiration for scientists, policymakers, and students involved in toxicology, environmental science, and public health. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the contributors whose cutting-edge research and insights form the backbone of this volume. Their work highlights the complexities of environmental toxicology and points the way forward toward sustainable solutions and preventive measures. With the rising global awareness of environmental issues, the insights provided in this book will, we hope, inspire new research initiatives and policies aimed at safeguarding the environment and public health for future generations.
With a distinguished academic career spanning more than ten years in the fields of teaching and research, Dr. Kamalesh Kumar has an outstanding array of qualifications, including a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. He currently holds the prestigious position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, MLK PG College, Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. In addition to establishing his expertise and making major contributions to the scientific community, he has published more than six research papers in reputed national and international journals. Dr. Kumar has contributed book chapters in different books, including Current Trends in Biological Sciences, Environmental Challenges, Habitat Fragmentation, and Bioremediation., The Life-Changing Science: GMOs published by Thanuj International Publishers, Tamil Nadu, India, and Intellectual Property Rights and Research Ethics, published by Swaranjali Publication, Ghaziabad. Dr. Kumar has received various awards for his achievements. He was honored with the Best Teacher Award for Zoological Innovations by the Asian Biological Research Foundation, Prayagraj (India), and the Teacher of the Year 2022 Award by the Glocal Environment and Social Association (GESA). The awards highlight his knowledge, commitment, and influence in his respective disciplines. Recently, he chaired a technical session at an International Conference entitled Multidisciplinary Approaches in Engineering, Science, Agriculture & Social Sciences (MAESASS-2023) held in Agra.
Dr. Arun Ratn is presently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Zoology at Sanatan Dharm College, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. Formerly, he has provided his educational services as an assistant professor in the Department of Zoology, Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has received a fellowship (CEEB-DBT, Govt. of India) for the completion of his Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the Department of Biotechnology, University of Calicut, Kerala, India, and also received CSIR-JRF and SRF for awarding his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the Environmental Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India. In the scientific research field, he has worked on programs like Cancer diagnosis (CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi-110012) and Tuberculosis drug-sensitivity investigation (NJIL & OMD, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh-282001). Also, he has published about 25 valuable international and national research papers along with the books/book chapters and attended several International and national-level conferences/seminars/workshops. His involvement in the scientific world has been well recognized, with 363 citations (h-index 07; i10-index 06). Dr. Ratn has been a recipient of various awards and honors, such as the Best Research paper award (two times conferred by the University of Lucknow) and ISCA Best Poster Award (conferred by the 103rd Indian Science Congress, held at the University of Mysore, Mysuru, Karnataka). He has also qualified CSIR-NET/LS (three times) and GATE exams in Life Sciences. Finally, he has an unfathomable curiosity for the upliftment of society and human welfare on the basis of scientific and environmental opinions in progressive and constructive ways
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. | Understanding Osteoarthritis: A Comprehensive Overview of Available Treatments and Herbal Therapies Vishnu Mittal, Abhinav Singhal | 1 |
2. | Emerging Contaminants: Sources, Fates and Health Implications Manish Kumar Panday, Manu Mehrotra, Manish Baboo Agarwal, Pankaj Mittal, Shahjad Ali,Seema Agarwal | 11 |
3. | Environmental Education and Media Avanish Mishra, Abhimanyu Kr. Singh, Anu Sharma | 26 |
4. | Health Risk Assessment for Environmental Contaminants Dr. Preeti Pandey | 38 |
5. | Ecotoxicology: Principles and Applications Roshni Singh, Dr. D.K. Mishra, Dr. R.S. Nigam | 48 |
6. | Emerging Contaminants in Environmental Toxicology: Assessing the Hidden Threats to Ecosystems and Human Health Jeevitha Saldanha | 74 |
7. | Impact of Globalization on Tradition Diet Pradeep Kumar | 82 |
8. | Environmental Perception and Media Influence: An In-Depth Analysis of Communication Strategies and Public Engagement Yasir Ahmed, Dr. Tanvir Ahmed, Aasia Ashraf Bhat, Shamaila | 88 |
9. | Evaluation of Biological Indicators Associated with the Redox Stress and Genomic Instability in Dichlorvos induced Snakehead Teleost Fish, Channa punctatus Arun Ratn, Aashna Gupta, Yashika Awasthi, Kamalesh Kumar | 104 |
10. | Role of Parasitic Nematodes in Mitigating Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation in Indian Catfish Food Chains Merika Jayant, Aashna Gupta, Bindu Sharma | 114 |