Books by Samira Sunderji
Golden Meteorite Press, 2020
It is important to acknowledge how far research has come within the last few years and how salt ... more It is important to acknowledge how far research has come within the last few years and how salt has played a role in the SARS outbreak, the H1N1 virus outbreak, and now, COVID-19. Each new approach, study, trial, and prototype brings us a step closer to finding a treatment and cure for the global health crisis of the century. Salt and its extensive history, dating back to its discovery far earlier than any historical record, has proven its worth as an essential component in our world of food, disinfectants, and preservatives. Whole cities, towns, and civilizations were built based on the availability of salt, as it was considered to be a vital aspect of human life given its widely accessible and inexpensive nature. While this may seem absurd, it proves to us that salt and its multifaceted roles over decades and centuries have emerged to be effective.
Books: Non-fiction by Samira Sunderji
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
The Rhesus factor is an important blood type. Rh disease is a disease of the blood that affects p... more The Rhesus factor is an important blood type. Rh disease is a disease of the blood that affects pregnant women and causes fetal death in around 276 fetuses of every 100,00 that are born. In this book, we will be discussing how Rh disease works, the history behind Rh disease, and how societal, economic, and cultural factors affect Rh disease prevalence.
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
The Voynich Manuscript has long been a source of speculation and conspiracy theories in popular c... more The Voynich Manuscript has long been a source of speculation and conspiracy theories in popular culture. Its mysterious language and strange drawings have drawn experts and novices alike in a centuries-long quest to unearth its mysteries. Learn how modern technology may hold the key to solving this seven hundred year old puzzle.
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
As the reality of anthropogenic climate change bears down on us, a foreboding cloud over our plan... more As the reality of anthropogenic climate change bears down on us, a foreboding cloud over our planet’s future, the need for renewable alternatives to fossil fuels becomes more critical. However, our journey to a cooler planet is being hindered by one key player that most people are unaware of: rare earth metals. Making up the lanthanide series in the periodic table, these elements are an integral part of almost all renewable energy technologies, as well as most of the electronic devices we use on a daily basis. They are difficult to find, expensive to refine, and their use can have disastrous environmental impacts. Read on to learn more about rare earth metals: their origins, the politics surrounding their extraction, and much more.
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
“Stem cell therapy to reverse aging and cure cancer.” I’m sure you have seen headlines similar to... more “Stem cell therapy to reverse aging and cure cancer.” I’m sure you have seen headlines similar to this circulating in newspapers and on TV many times. You’ve probably also wondered what stem cells are, exactly, and how they are going to cause all of these miraculous scientific feats. This book was written as an answer to all of these basic stem cell questions, touching on areas such as the history of stem cells, a deep-dive into regenerative therapies, and future directions of stem cell therapy. Read on to find out more!
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
How did the universe begin? How will it end? What is our role in it? These are all questions that... more How did the universe begin? How will it end? What is our role in it? These are all questions that keep us up at night as we try to make sense of the miracle of our existence. This book takes us back to where everything began: the Big Bang. Using easy-to-understand explanations, we attempt to explain this fundamental phenomenon: how it may have happened, how we came to know about it, and even the controversies that surround the Big Bang theory.
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Forensic anthropology is a sub-discipline of anthropology which employs anthropological teachings... more Forensic anthropology is a sub-discipline of anthropology which employs anthropological teachings to solve crimes. Thanks to countless inaccurate media portrayals, the work of a forensic anthropologist is shrouded in misinformation and mysticism. Read on to learn more about the truth behind the fiction, including the science behind forensic anthropology, its history, and what a typical day looks like for a forensic anthropologist.
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Göbekli Tepe is one of our greatest modern mysteries. Built before the advent of agriculture, thi... more Göbekli Tepe is one of our greatest modern mysteries. Built before the advent of agriculture, this site serves as a glimpse into hunter-gatherer societies. Its mysterious burial, strange carvings, and location have all served to pique the interest of researchers and the general public. Read on to learn more about Göbekli Tepe- its importance to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic Era, theories about its origins, and the science currently being employed to study it.
Golden Meteorite Press, 2021
Temperatures below minus thirty degrees Celsius for much of the year. Wind speeds that reach up t... more Temperatures below minus thirty degrees Celsius for much of the year. Wind speeds that reach up to 54 kilometers per hour. The largest lake in the world, buried under miles of ice. A continent uninhabited except for isolated research stations. Antarctica is one of the most hostile and mysterious places on Earth. As climate change begins to devastate our planet, the importance of understanding and preserving Antarctica’s pristine natural environment becomes even more relevant. For the first time, read on to learn more about Antarctica: its secrets, its role in protecting our planet, the explorers who first found it, and its geopolitical importance.
Papers by Samira Sunderji
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Determining which therapies fall under the umbrella of complementary, alternative, and... more Background Determining which therapies fall under the umbrella of complementary, alternative, and/or integrative medicine (CAIM) is difficult for several reasons. An operational definition is dynamic, and changes depending on both historical time period and geographical location, with many countries integrating or considering their traditional system(s) of medicine as conventional care. We have previously reported the first operational definition of CAIM informed by a systematic search. In the present study, we have developed a comprehensive search string informed by an operational definition of CAIM for systematic bibliographic database search strategies. Methods We developed a single search string for the most common bibliographic databases, including those searchable on the OVID platform (e.g., MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, AMED), the EBSCO platform (e.g., ERIC, CINAHL), Scopus, and Web of Science, using the finalised operational definition of CAIM’s 604 therapies. We searched the T...
Background Determining which therapies fall under the umbrella of complementary, alternative, and... more Background Determining which therapies fall under the umbrella of complementary, alternative, and/or integrative medicine (CAIM) is difficult for several reasons. An operational definition is dynamic, and changes depending on both historical time period and geographical location, with many countries integrating or considering their traditional system(s) of medicine as conventional care. We have previously reported the first operational definition of CAIM informed by a systematic search. In the present study, we have developed a bibliographic database keyword search strategy for CAIM based on this operational definition, in order to standardize research involving systematic searches such as systematic reviews and bibliometric analyses. Methods Using the finalised operational definition of CAIM's 604 therapies, a single keyword search strategy was developed for the most common bibliographic databases, including those searchable on the OVID platform (e.g., MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO...
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Books by Samira Sunderji
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Papers by Samira Sunderji