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The study of the immune system is termed as immunology. Veterinary immunology is a branch of biomedical science which studies all the aspects of the immune system and activities in animals. It is closely related to veterinary science and zoology. The domain studies the relationship between body, pathogens and immunity of animal species. The malfunctioning and disorders in animal (non-human) bodies are of particular interest in veterinary immunology. It also studies how vaccines prevent diseases in animals and why do they cause adverse reactions in some situations. This book elucidates the principles and practice of immunology in animal species. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying veterinary immunology as it gives incredible insights into the emerging trends and concepts. This book will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up.

Tour operations focuses on providing and operating the vacation of customers by booking, contracting and packaging different components of the tour. This involves extensive management of transportation, hotel, guides, meals, tours and flights. A travel agency deals with administering and selling tour packages from different tour operators. Their primary responsibility is to select the most appropriate package according to the client's needs. The key difference between a travel agency and a tour operator is that while the former specializes in a variety of destinations, the latter focuses on a select concentration of destinations. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of travel agency and tour operations. It picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of a growing economy. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Spirituality and religion focus on understanding the meaning of life as well as the way in which this meaning can be influenced through a relation with a higher power. It is widely believed that religion and spirituality have a significant impact on human mental health. The role of religion and spirituality in psychotherapy has received increasing attention over the past decades. There have been various studies with a focus on understanding the ways that religion and spirituality relate to therapists and treatment methods. Many psychologists and psychotherapists have recently studied the relationship between religion, spirituality and mental health; or used religious interventions in psychotherapies. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of spirituality, religion and psychotherapy. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included herein. Researchers and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Dairy cattle are the cattle cows bred in order to produce large quantities of milk in order to produce various dairy products. Veterinary diseases are of prime concern as they pose a risk to public health and cause damage to economy of the state. Several factors like poor sanitation and improper management are cited for the transmission and advancement of these diseases. Some of the diseases associated with dairy cattle are bacteria spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), digital dermatitis, anthrax and pneumonia. Proper hygiene and use of vaccinations are some of the preventive measures taken to ensure efficient production and improve the general health of dairy cattle. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of diseases in dairy cattle and the recent researches in this field. Such selected concepts that redefine prevention, identification and treatment of diseases in dairy cattle have been presented herein. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

The scientific study of planets including Earth, moons, and planetary systems as well as the processes of their formation is known as planetary science. It studies objects, aiming to determine their composition, dynamics, formation, interrelations, and history, ranging in size from micrometeoroids to gas giants. Planetary science is a sub-field of astronomy and earth science. It encompasses many disciplines such as cosmochemistry, atmospheric science, oceanography, planetary geology, hydrology, glaciology and exoplanetology. Planetary geology deals with the planetary bodies near the Earth such as the Moon, and the two neighbouring planets, Venus and Mars. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of planetary science. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book is a vital tool for all researching and studying this field.

A state of social, mental and physical well-being where infirmity and disease are absent is referred to as health. It can be promoted by encouraging various healthful activities such as physical exercise and by avoiding unhealthful activities like stress and smoking. Physical environment, social and economic environment, and the individual characteristics and behaviors of a person are the primary determinants of health. Other determinants of health are lifestyle, environmental and biomedical factors. All aspects of health of an individual are influenced by the genetic make-up of the individual. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of health and well-being of older adults. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

The drugs which are used in the treatment of cancerous or malignant diseases are termed anti-cancer drugs. The different categories of anticancer drugs are antimetabolites, alkylating agents, hormones and natural products. There are some drugs which do not fall within these categories but exhibit anticancer properties. The selection of a particular anticancer drug to treat a cancer depends on various factors such as the severity of cancer, the location and the type of cancer. The side effects of the drug and whether radiation therapy or surgery can be used are also reasons which help in the determination of which drugs should be administered. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of anti-cancer drug discovery and how such concepts have practical applications. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this book.

Grammar is the description of language in terms of its form and structure, as opposed to its function and meaning. Formal grammar describes the formation of strings from a language's alphabet that are valid according to the syntax of the language. It consists of a set of rules used to identify correct or incorrect strings of tokens in a language. It is also used to generate all possible strings over the alphabet that is syntactically correct in the language. Formal grammar is studied under the umbrella of applied mathematics, within a sub-discipline termed as formal language theory. Its applications are found in theoretical computer science, theoretical linguistics, formal semantics, mathematical logic and other fields. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of formal grammar. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of this field. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

The usage of assessment and intervention in order to recover, maintain and develop meaningful activities of individuals or communities is termed as occupational therapy. People who suffer from disabilities, injuries and mental health ailments are treated under this branch of health care. Children and young adults with disabilities require occupational therapy for participating in social situations and attending schools. This field makes use of concepts and knowledge from a variety of other fields such as medicine, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, audiology, social work and psychology. The order of actions in which occupational therapy functions is known as the occupational therapy process. It mainly consists of evaluation, intervention and outcomes. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of occupational therapy. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of occupational therapy in health practice. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about this field.

The study of sign processes, which include any activity, conduct or process that involves signs, is called semiotics. A sign is defined as anything that communicates a meaning to the interpreter, other than the sign itself. Signs can be communicated through any of the senses. This includes visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory or gustatory senses. In the study of semiotics, signs and symbols are considered to be a significant part of communications. Unlike linguistics, it also studies non-linguistic sign systems. Signs and sign processes, indication, designation, likeness, analogy, allegory, metonymy, metaphor, symbolism, signification and communication are all studied in this field. Some of its major subfields are syntactics, cognitive semiotics, finite semiotics and pictorial semiotics. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in semiotics. It provides comprehensive insights into this field. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this book.

A form of many-valued logic in which the truth value of variables may be any real number between 0 and 1, including these two is termed as fuzzy logic. The basis of the fuzzy logic is the observation that people make decisions on the basis of imprecise and non-numerical information. Fuzzy logic has applications in many fields, ranging from control theory to artificial intelligence. Fuzzy models are used to mathematically represent vagueness and imprecise information. These models can represent, recognize, interpret and utilize the data and information that are vague. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of fuzzy logic. The various advancements in this field along with its engineering applications are glanced at herein. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.