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Pharmaceutical Science & Technology Handbooks of Evidence-Based Pharmicist Care
Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Impacts, 14-volume set
Author and Editor: Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, PhD, FRSPH (UK)
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VOLUMES IN HANDBOOKS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PHARMACIST CARE
Volume 1: Cardiovascular Diseases
Volume 2: Endocrine, Respiratory, and Renal Diseases and Disorders
Volume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders
Volume 4: Arthritis and Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders
Volume 5: System-Specific Infections
Volume 6: Widespread and Transmissible Infections
Volume 7: Skin Diseases and Conditions
Volume 8: Neurological, Hematological, and Urological Diseases and Disorders
Volume 9: Oncological Diseases and Disorders
Volume 10: Diseases and Disorders of Special Populations
Volume 11: Pharmacist Care in Special Services
Volume 12: Advanced Practices in Pharmacist Care
Volume 13: Pharmacist Skills and Competencies
Volume 14: Clinical Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacist Practice, and Pharmacy Clinics: Case Studies from Around the World
Pharmacists are increasingly recognized not just as dispensers of medications but as key healthcare providers offering a wide range of services. At present, there is no comprehensive resource on the evidence-based practice of the clinical, economic, and humanistic impact of pharmacist care that discusses the implications and challenges and that provides practical tips for effective pharmacist care services. And there is no book that discusses online and distance pharmacist care.
Recognizing that the value of pharmacists extends beyond clinical interventions to include cost-effective healthcare solutions and compassionate, patient-centered care, this new series of handbooks aims to fill this gap by showcasing the expanded roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. It will be first of its kind to provide comprehensive information about evidence-based pharmacist care, providing the latest research, guidelines, and up-to-date best practices.
This handbook series is unique in that each volume covers a specific topic, such as infectious diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and cardiovascular diseases (to name just three areas) and will explore the impact of pharmacist care on patients in clinical settings, consider the economics and humanistic outcomes, as well as discuss the challenges and present helpful advice for implementing effective pharmacist care. The volumes will also delve into the implications, methods, and challenges of providing online and distance pharmacist care services for the specific diseases and conditions as well.
Pharmacists play a relevant role in the management of diseases and disorders through patient education and counselling, in the control of risk factors, and through medication management programs such as medication review, monitoring and reconciliation, and drug safety management. Research shows that pharmacists’ intervention can reduce the number of hospital readmissions and decrease the length of stay as well as help improve the patient’s health, quality of life, self-perception of well-being; as well as help to increase patience healthcare resources and reduce healthcare costs.
Key features:
• Provides evidence-based insights into the management the particular disease/disorder.
• Emphasizes the pharmacist’s role in improving therapeutic outcomes.
• Includes the most recent research, guidelines, and best practices.
• Considers the economic and humanistic aspects of pharmacist care.
• Highlights the role of pharmacists in providing cost-effective healthcare solutions.
• Focuses on compassionate care and the importance of long-term therapy and patient adherence in managing chronic conditions.
• Provides the necessary knowledge and tools for effective pharmacist-led interventions to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life through exceptional care.
With chapters from more than 150 authors from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, USA, and Canada, the books in this series is will be essential and valuable resources for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy educators, researchers, public health policymakers, healthcare professionals, and medical and health sciences students and educators.
Volume 1: Cardiovascular Diseases
The volume offers an in-depth look at the multifaceted and critical role pharmacists play in managing cardiovascular diseases. By focusing on conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, thrombosis, and shock, the volume presents a holistic view of the clinical, economical, and humanistic impact of pharmacists in cardiovascular care.
Volume 2: Endocrine, Respiratory, and Renal Diseases and Disorders
This book focuses on the nuanced world of endocrine, respiratory, and renal diseases and disorders, spotlighting the multifaceted impact of pharmacist care in these areas. The book systematically explores various disease states, from diabetes to chronic kidney disease, emphasizing the critical role pharmacists play in optimizing clinical outcomes, ensuring economic efficiency, and enhancing the humanistic aspects of patient care. Each chapter is meticulously designed to provide evidence-based insights into pharmacist-led interventions and their transformative effects on patient health and healthcare systems. It covers types 1 and 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, rhinitis, cystic fibrosis, acute and chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and renal dialysis.
Volume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders
This volume focuses on a range of common and challenging gastrointestinal conditions, offering a thorough examination of the clinical, economic, and humanistic impact of pharmacist care in each area. Through this exploration, the book underscores the indispensable role pharmacists play in healthcare, particularly in the management of gastrointestinal disorders, where their expertise can significantly influence patient outcomes. This book covers constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), liver diseases, pancreatitis, portal hypertension and cirrhosis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and celiac disease.
Volume 4: Arthritis and Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders
Specifically addressing the intersection of arthritis and psychiatric diseases/disorders, showcasing the unique and multifaceted role of pharmacists in these areas, this volume explores a spectrum of conditions, ranging from arthritis to various psychiatric disorders, each presenting its own set of challenges in management and care. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the clinical, economic, and humanistic impact of pharmacist interventions in these conditions, emphasizing the value of evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches. Chapters cover gout and hyperuricemia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders, schizophrenia, and depression.
Volume 5: System-Specific Infections
This volume is an exploration into infectious diseases, providing an in-depth look at various infections, ranging from common to complex, and the impact of pharmacist-led care in these areas. The volume present an array of system-specific infections that pharmacists encounter in clinical settings. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific type of infection, discussing the clinical challenges, the economic implications of care, and the humanistic aspects of managing these conditions. Through this comprehensive approach, the volume highlights the vital role pharmacists play in the prevention, management, and treatment of infectious diseases. Chapters cover central nervous system infections, gastrointestinal infections, endocarditis, fungal infections, viral infections, malaria, amebiasis, giardiasis, dengue fever, and urinary tract infections.
Volume 6: Widespread and Transmissible Infections
This volume examines a wide range of infectious diseases, from common skin infections to globally impactful diseases such as COVID-19 and tuberculosis. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to offer insights into the clinical, economic, and humanistic aspects of managing these infections, with a strong emphasis on the evidence-based role of pharmacists. Key topics covered in this book include skin infections, sexually transmitted diseases, HPV, HIV, COVID-19, influenza, hepatitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.
Volume 7: Skin Diseases and Conditions
Skin diseases and conditions are among the most common health issues worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages. The role of pharmacists in dermatology extends beyond medication management to include patient education, lifestyle advice, and support in cosmetic and skin care choices. This volume explores the pharmacist’s role in managing psoriasis, eczema, acne, warts, burn injuries, skin allergies and rashes, hair disorders, fungal skin infections, nail disorders, and skin beauty, skin care, and cosmetics focusing on medication therapy, patient education, lifestyle interventions as well as over-the-counter options.
Volume 8: Neurological, Hematological, and Urological Diseases and Disorders
This book provides an encompassing perspective on the clinical, economic, and humanistic aspects of pharmacist care in the management of a range of neurological, hematological, and urological conditions. The chapters present in-depth insights into the evidence-based practices pharmacists employ in these fields, emphasizing their critical role in enhancing patient outcomes and contributing to healthcare systems by including medication therapy, adherence, patient education, lifestyle modifications, and preventive strategies, and collaborative care. Key topics covered in this book include epilepsy, headaches, pain, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, anemia, sickle cell disease, coagulation disorders, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and urinary incontinence.
Volume 9: Oncological Diseases and Disorders
Oncology presents unique challenges due to the complexity of cancer treatments and the emotional and physical toll these diseases take on patients. Pharmacists play a crucial role in oncology care teams, contributing significantly to medication management, patient education, and supportive care. This book provides an in-depth exploration of these roles across different cancer types, emphasizing evidence-based practices and patient-centered care and including hormonal therapies, targeted therapies, chemotherapy, patient counseling, and supportive care, and management of side effects. Key topics covered in this book include breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, lymphomas, leukemias, liver cancer, stomach (gastric) cancer, skin cancer, and kidney (renal) cancer.
Volume 10: Diseases and Disorders of Special Populations
This volume is dedicated to the exploration of diseases, conditions, and disorders affecting various demographic groups, emphasizing the clinical, economic, and humanistic impact of pharmacist care tailored to these populations. Each chapter in this book is devoted to a different special population, acknowledging the distinct healthcare needs and challenges they face. From geriatrics to immigrants and refugees, this book covers a wide spectrum, highlighting the role of pharmacists in providing personalized, culturally competent, and empathetic care. Key topics in this book include diseases, conditions, and disorders that affect various populations, including geriatrics, pediatrics, adolescents, pregnant women. immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities, ethnic and racial minorities, rural population, nursing homes residents, and homeless people.
Volume 11: Pharmacist Care in Special Services
This volume is devoted to showcasing the expanded roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in various specialized services, underlining their integral position in healthcare delivery. Pharmacists are increasingly recognized not just as dispensers of medications but as key healthcare providers offering a wide range of services. This book focuses on these diverse roles, from managing antibiotic therapies to addressing medication safety and patient education. Key topics in this book include antibiotics, weight management, smoking cessation, medication therapy management and medication review, health education and promotion, medication compliance, OTC and nutraceuticals, medication and patient safety, self-care and self-antibiotics use and abuse, and patient care errors and problems.
Volume 12: Advanced Practices in Pharmacist Care
The healthcare landscape is continuously evolving, and pharmacists are increasingly taking on advanced and diverse roles. From health screening and disease prevention to specialized areas like pharmacogenomics and palliative care, pharmacists are integral in offering comprehensive care. This book is designed to provide insights into these advanced practice areas, underlining the clinical, economic, and humanistic impacts of pharmacists in these settings. This volume emphasizes the cutting-edge aspects of pharmacist practice, showcasing how pharmacists are expanding their roles and contributing significantly to various specialized healthcare areas. Key topics in this book include health screening and disease prevention, vaccination, pain management clinic and opioid use disorders (OUD) management; therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM); pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine; diet, nutrition, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition; palliative and home care; anticoagulation clinics, regulatory aspects and clinical decision-making in prescribing; and pharmacy stewardship programs.
Volume 13: Pharmacist Skills and Competencies
There is an increased need for pharmacists to acquire and refine a diverse set of skills and competencies. Designed as a comprehensive guide to foster the development and enhancement of a broad spectrum of clinical skills and competencies for pharmacist care, this book provides in-depth insights into the skills necessary for specialized care in various systems and conditions. Key topics in this book include cardiovascular system care, abdomen and gastrointestinal tract care, musculoskeletal system care; skin care; head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT) care; chest and lung care; genitourinary system care; neurological system care; renal care; endocrine care; psychiatric care; hematological care; oncological care, health screening and diseases prevention; and patient assessment, diagnosis, and drug/therapy-related problem-solving.
Volume 14: Clinical Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacist Practice, and Pharmacy Clinics: Case Studies from around the World
The practice of pharmacy is not uniform worldwide; it varies significantly based on cultural, economic, educational, and regulatory environments. This book captures this diversity, offering readers a global perspective on the practice of pharmacy, providing a comprehensive collection of case studies from various countries and regions around the world. Each chapter focuses on a different country or region, providing an in-depth look at the local practices, advancements, and particularities of pharmacist care. Key regions and countries covered in this book include countries and regions such as North America (USA and Canada), Europe and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Japan and South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, etc.
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CONTENTS:
All chapters by Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi except where indicated
VOLUME 1: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
1. Hypertension
Muna Al-Ismail, Zachariah Nazar, and Daniel Rainkie
2. Hyperlipidemia
3. Angina
Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi
4. Myocardial Infarction
Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Sribhavani K.R, Abubakar Siddique, and Long Chiau Ming
5. Arrhythmias
Hala Al-Obaidi, Feras Jirjees, and Taher Hatahet
6. Thrombosis
7. Shock
Yusra Habib Khan, Maria Rasheed, Tahir Mehmood Khan, Inayat Ur Rehman, Muhammad Hammad Butt, Muhammad Salman, Amjad Khan, and Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi
VOLUME 2: ENDOCRINE, RESPIRATORY, AND RENAL DISEASES AND DISORDERS
1. Type 1 Diabetes Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Omar Alsamani, and Ejaz Mohammed Ahmed2. Thyroid Disorders
3. Asthma Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Wafa Alsaeedi, and Long Chiau Ming4. Rhinitis Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi 5. Cystic Fibrosis Deepa Shakya, Sweta Shrestha, Asmita Priyadarshini Khatiwada, Nita Shrestha, Ali Ahmed, Anil Khadka, Rajeev Shrestha, and Binaya Sapkota6. Acute Kidney Disease
7. Glomerulonephritis
8. Renal Dialysis
VOLUME 3: GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES AND DISORDERS
1. Constipation
2. Diarrhea
3. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Aqsa Safdar, Attiya Amir, Muhammad Hammad Butt, Muhammad Zaman, Abrar Ahmad, Tahir Mehmood Khan, and Yusra Habib Khan4. Liver Diseases
5. Pancreatitis Amjad Khan, Ayesha Bibi, Almas Shabbir, Saima Mushtaq, Nafees Ahmad, Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Yusra Habib Khan, and Gul Majid Khan6. Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis
7. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
8. Celiac Disease
Volume 4: Arthritis and Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders
1. Gout and Hyperuricemia Binaya Sapkota, Sunil Shrestha, Sudeep Bindu Shrestha, Asmita Priyadarshini Khatiwada, and Bhuvan2. Osteoporosis Yusra Habib Khan, Aisha Khokhar, Rabia Khokhar, Tahir Mehmood Khan, Amjad Khan, Muhammad Salman, Saima Mushtaq, and Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. Connective Tissue Disorders
5. Anxiety Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Amna Saifullah, Muhammad Hammad Butt, Tahir Mehmood Khan, Faheem Maqbool, Sidra Bashir, Muhammad Salman, and Yusra Habib Khan6. Sleep Disorders Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Aisha Khokhar, Rabia Khokhar, Yusra Habib Khan, Muhammad Salman, Malik Hassan Mehmood, Imran Masood, and Tahir Mehmood Khan
7. Schizophrenia
8. Depressive Disorders
VOLUME 5: SYSTEM-SPECIFIC INFECTIONS
1. Central Nervous System Infections Yusra Habib Khan, Hafsa Kanwal, Amjad Khan, Saima Mushtaq, Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Muhammad Salman, Tahir Mehmood Khan, and Gul Majid Khan2. Gastrointestinal Infections
3. Endocarditis
4. Fungal Infections
5. Viral Infections
6. Malaria
7. Amebiasis
8. Giardiasis
9. Dengue Fever Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi and Khaled Mohammed Alakhali10. Urinary Tract Infections
VOLUME 6: WIDESPREAD AND TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS
1. Skin Infections
2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
3. HIV
4. HPV
5. COVID-19
6. Hepatitis
7. Influenza
8. Pneumonia
9. Tuberculosis
VOLUME 7: SKIN DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
1. Psoriasis
2. Eczema
3. Acne
4. Warts
5. Burn Injuries
6. Skin Allergies and Rashes
7. Hair Disorders
8. Fungal Skin Infections
9. Nail Disorders
10. Skin Beauty, Skin Care, and Cosmetics
VOLUME 8: NEUROLOGICAL, HEMATOLOGICAL, AND UROLOGICAL DISEASES AND DISORDERS
1. Epilepsy
2.
3. Headache
4. Parkinson’s Disease
5. Multiple Sclerosis Yusra Habib Khan, Maria Rasheed, Muhammad Salman, Amjad Khan, Gul Majid Khan, Muhammad Hammad Butt, Tahir Mehmood Khan, and Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi6. Urinary Incontinence
7. Anemia
8. Sickle Cell Disease
9. Coagulation Disorders
10. Erectile Dysfunction Asmita Priyadarshini Khatiwada, Nijan Upadhyay, Bilesh Shakya, Nita Shrestha, Rajeev Shrestha, and Sunil Shrestha11. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
VOLUME 9: ONCOLOGICAL DISEASES AND DISORDERS
1. Breast Cancer
2. Colorectal Cancer
3. Lung Cancer
4. Prostate Cancer
5. Ovarian Cancer
6. Lymphomas
7. Leukemias
8. Liver Cancer
9. Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
10. Skin Cancer
11. Kidney (Renal) Cancer
VOLUME 10: DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
1. Geriatric Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
2. Pediatric Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
3. Adolescent Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
4. Pregnancy Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
5. Nursing Homes and Homeless People
6. Immigrants and Refugees Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
7. People with Disabilities Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
8. Ethnic and Racial Minorities Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
9. Rural Population Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
VOLUME 11: PHARMACIST CARE IN SPECIAL SERVICES
1. Antibiotics Faiz Ullah Khan, Amjad Khan, Zikria Saleem, Khezar Hayat, and Yu Fang2. Self-Care, Self-Antibiotic Use, and Medication Misuse and Abuse
3. Patient Care Errors and Problems
4. Medication Therapy Management and Medications Review Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Sribhavani K. R., and Sanjay R. Arote5. Health Education and Promotion
6. Medication Adherence, Compliance, Concordance, and Medication Reconciliation
6. OTC and Nutraceuticals
7. Medication Safety and Patient Safety
VOLUME 12: ADVANCED PRACTICES IN PHARMACIST CARE
1. Health Screening and Diseases Prevention
2. Vaccination
3. Pain Management Clinic and Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) Management
4. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
5. Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine
6. Diet, Nutrition, Enteral Nutrition, and Parenteral Nutrition
7. Palliative and Home Care
8. Anticoagulation Clinic
9. Prescribing
10. Pharmacy Stewardship Programs
11. Advanced Pharmacy Care Practice
VOLUME 13: PHARMACIST SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Cardiovascular System Care
2. Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Tract Care
3. Musculoskeletal System Care
4. Skin Care
5. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT) Care
6. Chest and Lung Care
7. Genitourinary System Care
8. Neurological System Care
9. Renal Care
10. Endocrine Care
11. Psychiatric Care
12. Hematological Care
13. Oncology Care
14. Health Screening and Diseases Prevention
15. Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, and Identification and Solving Drug/Therapy Related Problems
16. Prescribing
17. Patient Education and Counseling
18. Special Population Care
19. Advanced Pharmacy Practice and Clinics
VOLUME 14: CASE STUDIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
1. USA
2. Canada
3. UK
4. Germany
5. France, Italy, and Spain
6. Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Norway, and Austria
7. Russia and Ukraine
8. Poland, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Romania
9. Latin America
10. Australia and New Zealand Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi11. Southeast Asian Countries
12. China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
13. India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan
14. Japan and South Korea
15. Middle East and North America (MENA) About the Authors / Editors: Author and Editor: Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, PhD, FRSPH (UK)Vice-President, Azal University for Human Development, Sana’a, Yemen; Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, Fujairah, UAE
Author and Editor: Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, PhD, is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, UAE (Previously known as Ajman University). He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (BPharm) from Sana’a University, Yemen and obtained master’s and PhD degree in Clinical Pharmacy from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. Prof. Yaser has many postgraduate programs certificates including: Training to Teach in Medicine 2023 from Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; and Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching from The Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT).
Prof. Yaser is a fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, UK. He has more than 20 years of experience in education, practice, and research in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. He has held various academic and professional positions, including Deputy Dean for Medical Sciences College; PharmD Program Director, Head of Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice Department; Head of Teaching & Learning Committee; Head of Training Committee; Head of Curriculum Committee, etc. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in international journals and book chapters and has edited more than 30 books and 1500 book chapters in books published by Springer, Elsevier, and Taylors & Francis, USA. Prof. Yaser has supervised/co-supervised PhD (3, one finished), master’s (27, 20 finished), PharmD (33 finished), and BPharm (more than 120, 100 finished) students. He is a reviewer for eight recognized international peer-reviewed journals. Prof. Yaser taught, prepared, designed, and wrote many pharmacy programs for many universities including Master of Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice program; PharmD program and BPharm program; internship/clerkships for Master, PharmD and BPharm programs; more than 30 courses related to clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice, social pharmacy and patients care.
Prof. Yaser has been recognized globally for his contributions to pharmacy practice, education, and medication and patient safety, being listed in the Top 2% Scientists list of the World by Stanford University. He is ranked among the best ten researchers globally in several key areas, highlighting his dedication and expertise in advancing medication safety and effectiveness:
- Dispensing errors: 1st
- Medication errors: 2nd
- Drug-related problems: 3rd
- Herbal medications: 3rd
- Self-Medications: 4th
- Medication safety: 7th
- Pharmacovigilance: 45th
- Adverse Drug Reactions
These accolades reflect Prof. Yaser’s profound impact on the field, significantly advancing pharmacy education, patient care and safety practices.
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—Mihai V. Putz, PhD, Dr.-Habil., MBA, Professor, Faculty of Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Laboratory of Computational and Structural Physical Chemistry for Nanosciences and QSAR, West University of Timi?oara; PI-1, Laboratory of Renewable Energies - Photovoltaics, National Research and Development Institute for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter (INCEM), Timi?oara, Romania
AAP book title: The Chemical Century: Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century
“All my experiences with AAP have been very positive. I entrusted AAP with the publication of The Chemical Century: Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century and found the quality of the book that they produced to be excellent. My two contacts at the company were very responsive and efficient throughout the publication process.”
—Richard J. Sundberg, PhD, Professor of Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
AAP book titles: Medical Tourism and Wellness: Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H)©
and Medical Travel Brand Management: Success Strategies for Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H)
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—Frederick DeMicco, PhD, RDN, Executive Director and Professor School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
AAP book title: The Chemical Evolution of Phosphorus: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Astrobiology
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—Enrique Macia-Barber, PhD, Professor of Condensed Matter Physics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
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