This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Advanced Technology (ICASAT 2025) which compiles a selection of thought-provoking research developed by investigators around the world. The book reflects the conference's thematic breadth, covering environmental remediation, sustainable materials development, biotechnology and nanomaterials applications, health data science and biomedical imaging, remote sensing for socioeconomic analysis, and advance...

This is the first book to explore martial arts and combat sports in Latin societies. Covering well-known and rarely studied forms of fighting systems, it considers how the schools of thought, organisation, and stylistics of martial arts can shine new light on the culture, history, and social issues of Latin countries and postcolonial societies.Featuring the work of leading international martial arts scholars from around the world – some of whom are experienced practitioners, some a...