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Olaimat, Amin N, Aolymat, Iman, Al-Holy, Murad, Ayyash, Mutamed M, Abu Ghoush, Mahmoud, Al-Nabulsi, Anas A, Osaili, Tareq, Apostolopoulos, Vasso ORCID: 0000-0001-6788-2771, Liu, Shao-Quan and Shah, Nagendra P (2020) The potential application of probiotics and prebiotics for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. npj Science of Food, 4. ISSN 2396-8370

Dianawati, Dianawati, Mishra, Vijay Kumar and Shah, Nagendra P (2016) Viability, Acid and Bile Tolerance of Spray Dried Probiotic Bacteria and Some Commercial Probiotic Supplement Products Kept at Room Temperature. Journal of Food Science, 81 (6). M1472 - M1479. ISSN 0022-1147

Dianawati, Dianawati, Mishra, Vijay Kumar and Shah, Nagendra P (2015) Survival of Microencapsulated Probiotic Bacteria after Processing and during Storage: A Review. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition. ISSN 1040-8398

Sheibani, Ali, Ayyash, Mutamed M, Shah, Nagendra P and Mishra, Vijay Kumar (2015) The effects of salt reduction on characteristics of hard type cheese made using high proteolytic starter culture. International Food Research Journal, 22 (6). 2452 - 2459. ISSN 1985-4668

Ashraf, Rabia and Shah, Nagendra P (2014) Immune system stimulation by probiotic microorganisms. Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition, 54 (7). pp. 938-956. ISSN 1040-8398

Dianawati, Dianawati, Mishra, Vijay Kumar and Shah, Nagendra P (2013) Survival of Bifidobacterium longum 1941 microencapsulated with proteins and sugars after freezing and freeze drying. Food Research International, 51 (2). pp. 503-519. ISSN 0963-9969 (print) 1873-7145 (online)

Dianawati, Dianawati, Mishra, Vijay Kumar and Shah, Nagendra P (2013) Effect of drying methods of microencapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris on secondary protein structure and glass transition temperature as studied by Fourier transform infrared and differential scanning calorimetry. Journal of Dairy Science, 96 (3). pp. 1419-1430. ISSN 0022-0302

Ayyash, Mutamed M, Sherkat, Frank and Shah, Nagendra P (2013) Effect of partial NaCl substitution with KCl on the texture profile, microstructure, and sensory properties of low-moisture mozzarella cheese. Journal of Dairy Research (1). pp. 7-13. ISSN 0022-0299

Dianawati, Dianawati, Mishra, Vijay Kumar and Shah, Nagendra P (2013) Stability of microencapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris during storage at room temperature at low aw. Food Research International, 50 (1). pp. 259-265. ISSN 0963-9969

Prasad, Laxmi N, Ghosh, B. C, Sherkat, Frank and Shah, Nagendra P (2013) Extraction and characterisation of β-galactosidase produced by Bifidobacterium animalis spp. lactis Bb12 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii spp. bulgaricus ATCC 11842 grown in whey. International Food Research Journal, 20 (1). pp. 487-494. ISSN 1985-4668 (print) 2231-7546 (online)

Ayyash, Mutamed M, Sherkat, Frank and Shah, Nagendra P (2013) The effect of NaCl substitution with KCl on proteinase activities of cell-free extract and cell-free supernatant at different pH levels and salt concentrations: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei. Journal of Dairy Science, 96 (1). pp. 40-49. ISSN 0022-0302

Prasad, Laxmi N, Sherkat, Frank and Shah, Nagendra P (2012) Influence of Galactooligosaccharides and Modified Waxy Maize Starch on Some Attributes of Yogurt. Journal of Food Science, 78 (1). M77-M83. ISSN 00221147 (print) 1750-3841 (online)

Dianawati, Dianawati, Mishra, Vijay Kumar and Shah, Nagendra P (2012) Role of calcium alginate and mannitol in protecting Bifidobacterium. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 78 (19). pp. 6914-6921. ISSN 0099-2240 (print) 1098-5336 (online)

Ayyash, Mutamed M, Sherkat, Farokh and Shah, Nagendra P (2012) The Impact of NaCl Substitution with KCl on Proteinase Activities Cell-Free Extract and Cell-Free Supernatant at Different pH Levels and Salt Concentrations: Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Journal of Food Science, 77 (8). M490-M498. ISSN 0022-1147

Ayyash, Mutamed M, Sherkat, Farokh and Shah, Nagendra P (2012) The effect of NaCl substitution with KCl on Akawi cheese: Chemical composition, proteolysis, angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitory activity, probiotic survival, texture profile, and sensory properties. Journal of Dairy Science, 95 (9). pp. 4747-4759. ISSN 0022-0302

Prasad, Laxmi N and Shah, Nagendra P (2012) Conversion of isoflavone glycoside to aglycones in soy protein isolate (SPI) using crude enzyme extracted from Bifidobacterium animalis Bb12 and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC 11842. International Food Research Journal, 19 (2). pp. 433-439. ISSN 1985-4668 (print) 2231-7546 (online)

Miremadi, Fatemeh and Shah, Nagendra P (2012) Applications of inulin and probiotics in health and nutrition. International Food Research Journal, 19 (4). pp. 1337-1350. ISSN 1985-4668 (print) 2231-7546 (online)

Ashraf, Rabia and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Selective and differential enumerations of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium spp. in yoghurt - A review. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 149 (3). pp. 194-208. ISSN 0168-1605

Ayyash, Mutamed M and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) The effect of substitution of NaCl with KCl on chemical composition and functional properties of low-moisture Mozzarella cheese. Journal of Dairy Science, 94 (8). pp. 3761-3768. ISSN 0022-0302

Dianawati, Dianawati and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Enzyme Stability of Microencapsulated Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis Bb12 after Freeze Drying and during Storage in Low Water Activity at Room Temperature. Journal of Food Science, 76 (6). M463-M471. ISSN 0022-1147

Cruz, Adriano Gomes da, Faria, Jose de Assis Fonseca, Pollonio, Marise A. R, Bolini, Helena M. A, Celeghini, Renata M. S, Granato, Daniel and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Cheeses with reduced sodium content: Effects on functionality, public health benefits and sensory properties. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 22 (6). pp. 276-291. ISSN 0924-2244

Ayyash, Mutamed M and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) The effect of substituting NaCl with KCl on Nabulsi cheese: chemical composition, total viable count, and texture profile. Journal of Dairy Science, 94 (6). pp. 2741-2751. ISSN 0022-0302

Cheung, Anne Lise Tang Fook, Wilcox, Gisela, Walker, Karen, Shah, Nagendra P, Strauss, B, Ashton, John and Stojanovska, Lily (2011) Fermentation of calcium-fortified soya milk does not appear to enhance acute calcium absorption in osteopenic post-menopausal women. British Journal of Nutrition, 105 (2). pp. 282-286. ISSN 0007-1145

Ayyash, Mutamed M, Sherkat, F, Francis, P, Williams, R. P. W and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) The effect of sodium chloride substitution with potassium chloride on texture profile and microstructure of Halloumi cheese. Journal of Dairy Science, 94 (1). pp. 37-42. ISSN 1525-3198

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Yogurt Can Beneficially Affect Blood Contributors of Cardiovascular Health Status in Hypertensive Rats. Journal of Food Science, 76 (4). H131-H136. ISSN 0022-1147 (print) 1750-3841 (online)

Dianawati, Dianawati and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Survival, Acid and Bile Tolerance, and Surface Hydrophobicity of Microencapsulated B. animalis ssp. lactis Bb12 during Storage at Room Temperature. Journal of Food Science, 76 (9). M592-M599. ISSN 0022-1147

Ayyash, Mutamed M and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Proteolysis of low-moisture Mozzarella cheese as affected by substitution of NaCl with KCl. Journal of Dairy Science, 94 (8). pp. 3769-3777. ISSN 0022-0302

Ashraf, Rabia and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Antibiotic resistance of probiotic organisms and safety of probiotic dairy products. International Food Research Journal, 18 (3). pp. 837-853. ISSN 1985-4668 (print) 2231-7546 (online)

Ayyash, Mutamed M and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Effect of Partial Substitution of NaCl with KCl on Proteolysis of Halloumi Cheese. Journal of Food Science, 76 (1). C31-C37. ISSN 0022-1147

Donkor, Osaana ORCID: 0000-0001-9565-9024, Shah, Nagendra P, Apostolopoulos, Vasso ORCID: 0000-0001-6788-2771 and Vasiljevic, Todor ORCID: 0000-0003-1395-7349 (2010) Development of allergic responses related to micro-organisms exposure in early life. International Dairy Journal, 20 (6). pp. 373-385. ISSN 0958-6946

Cheung, Anne Lise Tang Fook, Wilcox, Gisela, Walker, Karen, Shah, Nagendra P, Stojanovska, Lily and Ashton, John (2010) Phytase activity from Lactobacillus spp. in calcium-fortified soymilk. Journal of Food Science, 75 (6). M373-M376. ISSN 0022-1147

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2010) Influence of addition of Raftiline HP® on the growth, proteolytic, ACE- and a-glucosidase inhibitory activities of selected lactic acid bacteria and Bifidobacterium. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 43 (1). pp. 146-152. ISSN 0023-6438

Vasiljevic, Todor ORCID: 0000-0003-1395-7349, Shah, Nagendra P, Donkor, Osaana ORCID: 0000-0001-9565-9024 and Apostolopoulos, Vasso ORCID: 0000-0001-6788-2771 (2010) Development of allergic responses related to microorganisms exposure in early life. International Dairy Journal, 20 (6). pp. 373-385. ISSN 0958-6946

Granato, Daniel, Branco, Gabriel F, Gomes da Cruz, Adriano, de Assis Fonsecca, Jose and Shah, Nagendra P (2010) Probiotic Dairy Products as Functional Foods. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 9 (5). pp. 455-470. ISSN 1541-4337 (online)

Ding, W. K and Shah, Nagendra P (2010) Enhancing the biotransformation of isoflavones in soymilk supplemented with lactose using probiotic bacteria during extended fermentation. Journal of Food Science, 75 (3). M140-M149. ISSN 0022-1147

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2010) Characterization of functional, biochemical and textural properties of synbiotic low fat yogurts during refrigerated storage. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 43 (5). pp. 819-827. ISSN 0023-6438

Ayyash, Mutamed M and Shah, Nagendra P (2010) Effect of partial substitution of NaCl with KCl on Halloumi cheese during storage: Chemical composition, lactic bacterial count, and organic acid production. Journal of Food Science, 75 (6). C525-C529. ISSN 0022-1147

Ding, W. K, Shah, Nagendra P, Fallourd, M. J and Leyer, G (2010) Improving the stability of probiotic bacteria in model fruit juices using vitamins and antioxidants. Journal of Food Science, 75 (5). M278-M282. ISSN 0022-1147

Osaili, Tareq, Shah, Nagendra P, Ayyash, Mutamed M and Shaker, Reyad (2010) Effect of Curd Washing Level on Proteolysis and Functionality of low moisture mozzarella cheese made with Galactose-Fermenting Culture. Journal of Food Science, 75 (5). C406-C412. ISSN 0022-1147

Tharmaraj, Nalayini and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Antimicrobial effects of probiotic bacteria against selected species of yeasts and moulds in cheese-based dips. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 44 (10). pp. 1916-1926. ISSN 09505423

Ong, Lydia and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Probiotic Cheddar cheese: Influence of ripening temperatures on survival of probiotic microorganisms, cheese composition and organic acid profiles. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 42 (7). pp. 1260-1268. ISSN 0023-6438

Ong, Lydia and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Probiotic Cheddar Cheese: Influence of Ripening Temperatures on Proteolysis and Sensory Characteristics of Cheddar Cheeses. Journal of Food Science, 74 (5). S182-S191. ISSN 0022-1147

Pham, Thuy Thi and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Performance of Starter in Yogurt Supplemented with Soy Protein Isolate and Biotransformation of Isoflavones during Storage Period. Journal of Food Science, 74 (4). M190-M195. ISSN 0022-1147

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Effect of exopolysaccharides on the proteolytic and angiotensin-I converting enzyme-inhibitory activities and textural and rheological properties of low-fat yogurt during refrigerated storage. Journal of Dairy Science, 92 (3). pp. 895-906. ISSN 0022-0302

Pham, Thuy Thi and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Hydrolysis of isoflavone glycosides in soymilk by B-galactosidase and B-glucosidase. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 33 (1). pp. 38-60. ISSN 1745-4514

Ding, W. K and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Effect of homogenization techniques on reducing the size of microcapsules and the survival of probiotic bacteria therein. Journal of Food Science, 74 (6). M231-M236. ISSN 0022-1147

Ding, W. K and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Effect of various encapsulating materials on the stability of probiotic bacteria. Journal of Food Science, 74 (2). M100-M107. ISSN 0022-1147

Ding, W. K and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) An improved method of microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria for their stability in acidic and bile conditions during storage. Journal of Food Science, 74 (2). M53-M61. ISSN 0022-1147

Jang, Ki-Hyo, Han, Woo-Cheul, Ji, Seol-Hee, Ah Kang, Soon and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Effect of Glycine on the Growth of Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Lactobacillus plantarum in Kimchi Fermentation. Food Science and Biotechnology, 18 (5). pp. 1180-1185. ISSN 1226-7708 (print), 2092-6456 (online)

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Effect of exopolysaccharides and inulin on the proteolytic, angiotensin-I-converting enzyme- and -glucosidase-inhibitory activities as well as on textural and rheological properties of low-fat yogurt during refrigerated storage rheological properties of low-fat yogurt during refrigerated storage. Dairy Science and Technology, 89 (6). pp. 583-600. ISSN 1958-5586

Tharmaraj, Nalayini and Shah, Nagendra P (2009) Antimicrobial effects of probiotics against selected pathogenic and spoilage bacteria in cheese-based dips. International Food Research Journal, 16 (3). pp. 261-276. ISSN 1985-4668

Ding, Wun and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Survival of Free and Microencapsulated Probiotic Bacteria in Orange and Apple Juices. International Food Research Journal, 15 (2). pp. 219-232. ISSN 1985-4668

Donkor, Osaana ORCID: 0000-0001-9565-9024 and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Production of β-Glucosidase and Hydrolysis of Isoflavone Phytoestrogens by Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, and Lactobacillus casei in Soymilk. Journal of Food Science, 73 (1). M15-M20. ISSN 0022-1147

Liong, Min Tze and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Synbiotic effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4962, fructooligosaccharide, mannitol and inulin on serum lipid profiles, intestinal lactobacilli population and intestinal organic acids concentration in rats. Milchwissenschaft - Milk Science International, 63 (2). pp. 196-199. ISSN 0026-3788

Ong, Lydia and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Influence of Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. helveticus on Proteolysis, Organic Acid Profiles, and ACE-Inhibitory Activity of cheddar Cheeses Ripened at 4, 8, and 12 ◦C. Journal of Food Science, 73 (3). M111-M120. ISSN 0022-1147

Pham, Thuy Thi and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Effect of Lactulose on Biotransformation of Isoflavone Glycosides to Aglycones in Soymilk by Lactobacilli. Journal of Food Science, 73 (3). M158-M165. ISSN 0022-1147

Pham, Thuy Thi and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Effects of Lactulose Supplementation on the Growth of Bifidobacteria and Biotransformation of Isoflavone Glycosides to Isoflavone Aglycones in Soymilk. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56 (12). pp. 4703-4709. ISSN 0021-8561

Pham, Thuy Thi and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Fermentation of Reconstituted Skim Milk Supplemented with Soy Protein Isolate by Probiotic Organisms. Journal of Food Science, 73 (2). M62-M66. ISSN 0022-1147

Pham, Thuy Thi and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Skim Milk Powder Supplementation Affects Lactose Utilization, Microbial Survival and Biotransformation of Isoflavone Glycosides to Isoflavone Aglycones in Soymilk by Lactobacillus. Food Microbiology, 25 (5). pp. 653-661. ISSN 0740-0020

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Growth, Proteolytic, and ACE-I Activities of Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ssp. Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus and Rheological Properties of Low-fat Yogurt as Influenced by the Addition of Raftiline HP®. Journal of Food Science, 73 (7). M368-M374. ISSN 0022-1147

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Effect of Versagel® on the growth and metabolic activities of selected lactic acid bacteria. Journal of Food Science, 73 (1). M21-M26. ISSN 0022-1147

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Proteolytic profiles and angiotensin-I converting enzyme and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of selected lactic acid bacteria. Journal of Food Science, 73 (2). M75-M81. ISSN 0022-1147

Ramchandran, Lata and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Effect of Addition of Versagel® on Microbial, Chemical, and Physical Properties of Low-fat Yogurt. Journal of Food Science, 73 (7). M360-M367. ISSN 0022-1147

Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Functional Cultures and Potential Health Benefits. Indian Dairyman, 60 (3). pp. 95-97. ISSN 0019-4603

Shah, Nagendra P, Tsangalis, Dimitri, Donkor, Osaana ORCID: 0000-0001-9565-9024 and Versteeg, Kees (2008) Effect of High Pressure Treatment on Viability of Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ssp. Bulgaricus, Streptococcus Thermophilus, and L. Acidophilus and the pH of Fermented Milk. Milchwissenschaft - Milk Science International, 63 (1). pp. 11-14. ISSN 0026-3788

Vasiljevic, Todor and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Probiotics-from Metchnikoff to Bioactives. International Dairy Journal, 18 (7). pp. 714-728. ISSN 0958-6946

Vithanage, C, Mishra, Vijay Kumar, Vasiljevic, Todor and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Use of B-Glucan in Development of Low-fat Mozzarella Cheese. Milchwissenschaft-milk Science International, 63 (4). pp. 420-423. ISSN 0026-3788

Donkor, Osaana ORCID: 0000-0001-9565-9024, Henriksson, A, Singh, TK, Vasiljevic, Todor ORCID: 0000-0003-1395-7349 and Shah, Nagendra P (2007) ACE-inhibitory activity of probiotic yoghurt. International Dairy Journal, 17 (11). pp. 1321-1331. ISSN 0958-6946

Cheung, Anne Lise Tang Fook, Shah, Nagendra P, Wilcox, G, Walker, KZ and Stojanovska, Lily (2007) Fermentation of Calcium-Fortified Soymilk with Lactobacillus: Effects on Calcium Solubility, Isoflavone Conversion, and Production of Organic Acids. Journal of Food Science, 72 (9). ISSN 0022-1147

Ong, Lydia, Henriksson, A and Shah, Nagendra P (2007) Proteolytic pattern and organic acid profiles of probiotic Cheddar cheese as influenced by probiotic strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lb. paracasei, Lb. casei or Bifidobacterium sp. International Dairy Journal, 17 (1). pp. 67-78. ISSN 0958-6946

Ong, Lydia, Henriksson, A and Shah, Nagendra P (2007) Chemical analysis and sensory evaluation of Cheddar cheese produced with Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lb. casei, Lb. paracasei or Bifidobacterium sp. International Dairy Journal, 17 (8). pp. 937-945. ISSN 0958-6946

Ong, Lydia and Shah, Nagendra P (2007) Release and Identification of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-Inhibitory Peptides as Influenced by Ripening Temperatures and Probiotic Adjuncts in Cheddar Cheeses. LWT Food Science and Technology, 41 (9). pp. 1555-1566. ISSN 0023-6438

Capela, Paul, Hay, TKC and Shah, Nagendra P (2006) Effect of cryoprotectants, prebiotics and microencapsulation on survival of probiotic organisms in yoghurt and freeze-dried yoghurt. Food Research International, 39 (2). pp. 203-211. ISSN 0963-9969

Desai, A. R, Shah, Nagendra P and Powell, I. B (2006) Discrimination of dairy industry isolates of the Lactobacillus casei group. Journal of Dairy Science, 89. pp. 3345-3351. ISSN 1525-3198

Liong, Min Tze and Shah, Nagendra P (2005) Optimization of cholesterol removal by probiotics in the presence of prebiotics by using a response surface method. Applied and environmental microbiology, 71 (4). pp. 1745-1753. ISSN 0099-2240

Liong, Min Tze and Shah, Nagendra P (2005) Optimization of cholesterol removal, growth and fermentation patterns of Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4962 in the presence of mannitol, fructo-oligosaccharide and inulin: a response surface methodology approach. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 98 (5). pp. 1115-1126. ISSN 1364-5072

Book

Shah, Nagendra P, Cruz, Adriano Gomes da and Faria, Jose de Assis Fonseca, eds. (2010) Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods: Technology, Stability and Benefits to Human Health. Advances in food safety and food microbiology . Nova Sciences Publishers, Hauppauge, N.Y.

Chandan, Ramesh C, Kilara, Arun and Shah, Nagendra P, eds. (2008) Dairy Processing and Quality Assurance. Wiley Blackwell, Oxford.

Book Section

Ashraf, Rabia and Shah, Nagendra P (2011) Selective media for enumeration of lactic acid and probiotic organisms in dairy foods. In: Probiotic and Prebiotic Food: Technology, Stability and Benefits to Human Health. Shah, Nagendra P, Cruz, Adriano Gomes da and Faria, Jose de Assis Fonseca, eds. Advances in food safety and food microbiology . Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp. 77-111.

Shah, Nagendra P (2010) Probiotics: Health benefits, efficacy and safety. In: Biotechnology in Functional foods and nutraceuticals. Bagchi, Debasis, Lau, Francis C and Ghosh, Dilip K, eds. CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA, pp. 485-496.

Vasiljevic, Todor and Shah, Nagendra P (2008) Cultured Milk and Yogurt. In: Dairy Processing and Quality Assurance. Chandan, Ramesh C, Kilara, Arun and Shah, Nagendra P, eds. Wiley-Blackwell, Ames, Iowa, USA, pp. 219-251.

Mishra, Vijay Kumar (2008) Product Development Strategies. In: Dairy Processing and Quality Assurance. Chandan, Ramesh C, Kilara, Arun and Shah, Nagendra P, eds. Willey-Blackwell, Ames, Iowa, USA, pp. 429-442.