The global AIDS epidemic continues to grow and there is concerning evidence that some countries are seeing resurgence in new HIV infection rates which were previously stable or declining. Quality of life in persons living with HIV/ AIDS is a salient issue in care and management. Theory and research suggest that educational interventions to improve Quality of life in HIV/AIDS patients may be most effective when they are personalized and effectively compelling, when they provide models of desired behaviors, and when they are linked to social and cultural narratives. The current book describes...

The plastics and ceramics have been the dominant and emerging composite materials in the last four decades. The tremendous increase of production and use of plastics in every sector of our life lead to huge plastic wastes. But now, the industry is attempting to decrease the dependence on synthetic materials. Natural fiber composite materials are gaining industrial interest in a world focused on engineering challenges. The modern research has suggested that natural fiber reinforced composites proves to better than other materials. This is leading to the need to investigate environmentally...