Ashwani Kumar Knihy

Focusing on fish farming, this comprehensive guide covers the establishment and management of fish farms, emphasizing best practices for optimal production. It details both infectious and non-infectious fish diseases, including their diagnosis, prevention, and control methods. The book highlights the importance of hygiene in fish production and the risks of diseases that can be transmitted to consumers through contaminated fish products. Enhanced by clear illustrations, it serves as a valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals in the field.

The book delves into the resurgence of interest in up-conversion devices and materials, particularly for infrared up-conversion lasers powered by laser diodes. It highlights innovative materials like Calcium Silicates and BaSrCeO4, which have opened new avenues for applications in security, such as printing inks and plastics that deter forgery. The unique properties of up-conversion phosphors, which absorb low-energy infrared radiation and emit high-energy visible and UV light, are explored, showcasing their potential in various fields, including art, currency, and identification documents.

Focusing on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), this book provides detailed monographs for numerous key compounds. Each entry features essential chemical information, including molecular formula, mass, IUPAC name, and structural representation, as well as calculated properties like pKa and logP. Additionally, it offers insights into the pharmacology of these drugs. It serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers delving into the medicinal chemistry of NSAIDs.

The book delves into the intricate ways that political, cultural, historical, and economic factors influence global curriculum landscapes. Kumar examines the effects of colonialism, imperialism, and neoliberalism on curriculum development, highlighting the role of state ideology. Additionally, he discusses how intellectual movements like Marxism and postmodernism have informed curriculum theory across different contexts. By linking diverse cultural and political perspectives, this work enhances the discourse surrounding the internationalization of curriculum studies.

Focusing on the significance of ethnobotany in developing countries, this research highlights the reliance on folk medicines in rural areas where modern healthcare is limited. It addresses the decline of traditional knowledge regarding medicinal plants amidst increasing environmental challenges and population pressures. The study specifically identifies wild plants used by tribes in central Rajasthan, India, for treating common ailments safely. Additionally, it proposes strategies to safeguard the region's plant diversity, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts.

A holistic approach to supply chain management is essential for success in the global market, emphasizing cross-functional integration from raw material ordering to product delivery. This method enhances product quality, customer service, and lowers inventory costs. Key challenges include modeling and coordinating supply chain workflows, analyzing integrated network performance for optimization, and evaluating dynamic networks to understand decision-making in supply configurations. The book explores these critical aspects for achieving high performance in supply chain operations.

Focusing on recently discovered anti-infective drugs, this book provides detailed monographs that include computed IUPAC nomenclature, molecular mass, molecular formula, and chemical structure, along with brief pharmacological insights. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students engaged in the chemistry and biology of infections and their treatments, offering essential information to enhance understanding in this critical field.

The book offers an in-depth examination of the challenges and dynamics of developing multi-storied buildings in Indian hill towns, which face significant pressure for urban development. It explores the implications of constructing high-rise structures in both central and peripheral areas, addressing various issues related to such developments. Through its comprehensive overview, the book aims to provide valuable insights into the unique context of building in these mountainous regions of India.

Focusing on the chemistry and pharmacology of cardiac agents, this book provides detailed monographs for each drug, including essential information such as predicted molecular weight, molecular formula, and IUPAC name. It also features molecular structural formulas, SMILES notations, and predicted NMR spectra. Additionally, the pharmacological details cover the drug's actions, dosages, adverse effects, and potential interactions, making it a valuable resource for students in these fields.

The book explores the process of Information Seeking Behaviour, detailing how users transition from uncertainty to understanding through strategic actions to locate information. It examines the recognition of information needs and the subsequent demands on libraries or information systems. The text delves into the motivations behind information requests, the methods of finding and evaluating information, and the ways to identify and fulfill these needs. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of relationships between users, information, and systems for optimal outcomes.