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Applications of microbial nanotechnology are currently emerging
with new areas being explored. Biosynthesis of nanomaterials by
microorganisms is a recently attracting interest as a new, exciting
approach towards the development of 'greener' nanomanufacturing
compared to traditional chemical and physical approaches. This book
will cover recent advances of microbial nanotechnology in
agriculture, industry, and health sectors.
This book covers topics related to implementation of advanced
technologies, such as AI, big data, procurement 4.0, Logistics 4.0
and Lean 4.0, in Industry 4.0 for the manufacturing supply chain.
Many applications of Industry 4.0 in the manufacturing supply chain
have been presented. The content of this book is useful for
students, researchers and professionals in order to implement
Industry 4.0 in manufacturing supply chain.
A global health crisis creates great uncertainty, high stress, and
anxiety within society. During such a crisis, when information is
unavailable or inconsistent, and when people feel unsure of what
they know or what anyone knows, behavioral science indicates an
increased human desire for transparency, direction, and meaning of
what has happened. At such a time, the roles of stakeholders that
emerge with their words and actions can help keep people safe, help
them cope with emotions, and ultimately bring their experience into
context leading to meaningful results. But as this crisis shifts
beyond public health and workplace safety, there are implications
for business continuity, job loss, and radically different ways of
working. While some may already seek meaning from the crisis and
move towards the ""next normal,"" others feel a growing uncertainty
and are worried about the future. Therefore, it is important to
analyze the role of stakeholders during these uncertain times.
Stakeholder Strategies for Reducing the Impact of Global Health
Crises provides a comprehensive resource on stakeholder action and
strategies to deal with crises by analyzing the needs of society
during global health crises, how stakeholders should communicate,
and how resilience and peace can be promoted in times of chaos. The
chapters cover the roles of stakeholders during a pandemic spanning
from the government and international development agencies to
industry and non-government organizations, community-based
organizations, and more. This book not only highlights the
responsibilities of each of the stakeholders but also showcases the
best practices seen during the COVID-19 pandemic through existing
theories and case studies. This book is intended for researchers in
the fields of sociology, political science, public administration,
mass media and communication, crisis and disaster management, and
more, along with government officials, policymakers, medical
agencies, executives, managers, medical professionals,
practitioners, stakeholders, academicians, and students interested
in the role of stakeholders during global health crises.
The book explores the uneven spatial distribution of territory
resources and its implication for the sustainable development of
regions and cities. The authors analyze the features of the
localization of assets, paying attention to both the manifested
factors and the conditions that determine the specificity of the
current spatial organization. On the basis of multivariate
analysis, gravity models, clustering method, as well as the
evaluation of concentration parameters, the authors propose various
approaches to systematize territorial units, paying special
attention to the peculiarities of their economic structure,
resource diffusion barriers, and quality of life parameters. The
obtained results indicate the need for a differentiated approach in
the choice of guidelines for the transformation of the
socio-economic space, allowing the researchers to propose various
transformation models for differing regions. Thus, this book
presents spatial organization models for different regional
economies, highlighting various approaches to achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals and reducing inequality. The book
seeks to balance the benefits of polarized development with the
need to avoid significant interregional disparities. At the same
time, the book offers various solutions for differentiating
territories, distinguishing different spatial elements, and
determining the most appropriate transformation options. The
results obtained may be of interest to scholars in regional and
spatial science as well as to professionals in the field of
territorial development management.
Social media has emerged as a powerful tool that reaches a wide
audience with minimum time and effort. It has a diverse role in
society and human life and can boost the visibility of information
that allows citizens the ability to play a vital role in creating
and fostering social change. This practice can have both positive
and negative consequences on society. Examining the Roles of IT and
Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change is a
collection of innovative research on the methods and applications
of social media within community development and democracy. While
highlighting topics including information capitalism, ethical
issues, and e-governance, this book is ideally designed for social
workers, politicians, public administrators, sociologists,
journalists, policymakers, government administrators, academicians,
researchers, and students seeking current research on social
advancement and change through social media and technology.
Global population by 2050 is predicted to be over 9 billion and
accordingly, the production systems will demolish about 140 billion
tons per year of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass, i.e.,
thrice of the current need, and the food production itself has to
be doubled. Optimized resource usage, lifecycle management, and
reduced carbon emission have become a priority for agri-food
businesses today, and circular economy (CE) helps for a sustainable
and flexible way to grow without exhausting primary materials, and
it thinks beyond recycling and resource usage. The word CE best
relates to the resource and efficiency management, 6Rs, closed-loop
production systems, zero waste and lifecycle engineering, reduced
overconsumption of resources and waste generation, enriched system
redesign and business model innovation, thereby leading to
sustainable development goals. In this light, the book calls for
theoretical and empirically sound contributions that are focused on
the different aspects of the circular economy, 6R's, sustainable
production and consumption, closed-loop systems, etc. in the
agri-food sector.
Numbers as Political Allies analyses the state sponsored headcounts
in Jammu and Kashmir as public goods, collective self-portraits,
and symbols of modernity. It explores how census statistics are
impacted by their administrative, legal and political-economic
contexts. The book guides the reader through the entire lifecycle
of headcounts from the administrative manoeuvring at the
preparatory stage to the partisan use of data in policymaking and
public debates. Using the case of Jammu and Kashmir, it explains
how our ability to examine data quality is limited by the paucity
of metadata and estimates the magnitudes of coverage and content
errors in the census process. It argues that Jammu and Kashmir's
data deficit is shaped by and shapes ethno-regional, communal, and
scalar contests across different levels of governance and compares
its census experience with other states to discuss possible reforms
to enhance public trust in the census.
Discusses the requirements and establishment of a layered protocol
architecture. Highlights the importance of cable media in getting a
high-speed network. Covers the fundamental concepts and advanced
topics such as metro ethernet, and ethernet first mile in the field
of networking. Presents important topics such as multiprotocol
label switching, cloud computing in networking, and the internet of
things. Explores the necessity of software-defined networking and
network functions virtualization.
The COVID-19 pandemic was an extreme exogenous shock that had an
adverse impact on every facet of human lives, including business.
However, the pandemic has also provided an opportunity for
companies to alter their business models by adopting
digitalization, innovative customer interfaces, and innovative cost
and revenue structures. In order to continue not only surviving but
thriving through the effects of the pandemic, businesses will have
to further improve and realign their models to engage clients,
reskill their workforce, and advance the use of supportive
technologies. Cases on Emerging Market Responses to the COVID-19
Pandemic provides a set of case studies on corporate and functional
strategies adopted by firms irrespective of their industry,
ownership type, or size. It highlights the innovative approaches of
dealing with crises to survive and sustain the performances that
better suit the unique requirements of the pandemic. Covering
topics such as crisis management, innovative management strategy,
and social entrepreneurship, this book is an essential resource for
business leaders, government organizations, hospital
administration, educational administration, computer scientists,
researchers, and academicians.
This book offers insights into social media practices and
challenges in developing nations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
covers different aspects of social media during the pandemic offers
new frameworks, concepts, tools and techniques for integrating
social media to support national development. chapters (from a
global team of scholars) address the different aspects of social
media during pandemic by looking at ICT for development and how
development agencies have used social media platforms, before
looking at engagement with these social media campaigns and the
spread of misinformation. chapters cover the practical uses of
social media in healthcare and virtual medicine, mental health
issues and challenges, remote education, and government policies.
will be of interest to scholars and students of social media,
health communication, global development studies and NGO
communication.
This book brings forth the fundamental understanding of the role of
Industry 4.0 technologies in sustainable manufacturing supply
chain. Readers will get an overview of the challenges,
opportunities, and requirements for the implementation of digital
technologies and how they can support manufacturing supply chains
to be sustainable. The book presents many applications of Industry
4.0 including integration of IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain,
Procurement 4.0, Logistics 4.0, and Lean 4.0 in different contexts.
The book therefore provides a platform for researchers,
academicians, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to gain
state-of-the-art knowledge for using Industry 4.0 in sustainable
manufacturing supply chains. Readers will also be able to identify
the practical significance and opportunities for future work
directions.
This book presents select proceedings of the International
Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering
(FLAME 2018). The book discusses interdisciplinary areas such as
automobile engineering, mechatronics, applied and structural
mechanics, bio-mechanics, biomedical instrumentation, ergonomics,
biodynamic modeling, nuclear engineering, agriculture engineering,
and farm machineries. The contents of the book will benefit both
researchers and professionals.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed world dynamics, working scenarios, as
well as professional and emotional dimensions. The virus has
emerged as a significant threat for the continuity of business.
Keeping the gravity of the problem in mind, companies must
understand the need for change and must now update their strategy
to account for pandemics. The next pandemic may be more severe than
the current one, meaning that organizations need to devise
mechanisms and business models to fight with these situations and
maintain business continuity. They should not only look forward to
saving plants, machinery and infrastructure, but also concentrate
on employee welfare, customer engagement and satisfaction during
this crisis time. The book will not only present the evidence of
various effective solutions to run a business in the time of a
pandemic, but also put forward the new models and practices of
business being followed by people at the time of crisis. It aims to
create a bridge between existing business models and proposed
business solutions, focusing on existing theories and most
importantly case studies from recent happenings. This rich
collection of chapters will provide insights regarding the business
challenges, opportunities and practices during pandemic situations
like COVID-19, making it particularly valuable to researchers,
academics and students in the fields of strategic management,
leadership and disaster management.
Life in the digital era offers an array of new and invigorating
opportunities, as well as a new set of challenges when facing the
dissemination of fresh innovations. While once reserved for
personal use, online platforms are now being utilized for more
critical purposes, such as ocial revolution, political influence,
and governance at both the local and national levels. Promoting
Social Changes and Democracy through Information Technology is a
definitive reference source for the latest scholarly research on
the use of the internet, mobile phones, and other digital platforms
for political discourse between citizens and governments. Focusing
on empirical case studies and pivotal theoretical applications of
technology within political science and social activism, this
comprehensive book is an essential reference source for
advanced-level students, researchers, practitioners, and
academicians interested in the changing landscape of democratic
development and social welfare.
In the current age of manufacturing revival in the U.S. and other
developed countries, companies are looking for ways to maintain or
gain advantage over competitors from low-cost countries. This book
presents a firsthand account of actual projects in three different
industries to help leaders and middle managers structure their own
turnaround or improvement projects. The book uses a case-based
approach for Lean implementation and presents a summary of lessons
learned and insights on change management. It includes examples of
Robotic Process Automation concepts used in manufacturing and
offers several examples of analytical tools used to solve
operations management problems. The first-person, story-based
approach makes this book an engaging read for operations leaders
and middle management in the areas of quality management,
engineering management, business management, and manufacturing, as
well as postgraduate students.
The adoption of pro-market economic reforms by emerging market
economies in last two decades has transformed the institutional
context for firms in these economies. The objective of this volume
is to better understand how domestic and foreign firms have
transformed their strategy, organization and management system in
response to this change. Understanding of such transformation will
provide implications to integrate contextual factors in theorizing
about firm behaviour in emerging as well as developed economies.
These studies will also assist practicing managers to comprehend
various configurations of firm activities and complexities of
competition in diverse institutional settings.
This new volume provides a plethora of new information about
potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes
and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are
interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based
formulations, and consumers continue to seek natural-based
therapies. Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management
provides insight into plant-based novel molecules targeted for
diabetes and neurological disorders. It looks at a selection of
herbs that have proven effective in the management of diabetes and
neurological disorders, including migraine, epilepsy, memory
disorders, depression, and more. Divided into ten chapters focusing
on diabetes and its macro- and microvascular complications
(migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression and other
neuropsychiatric disorders), this book is structured to provide a
source of reliable information and enrich the knowledge of readers.
Each chapter briefly explains the epidemiology and pathophysiology
of the disease state and the possible role of herbal drugs in the
prevention of the particular disease. The reported pharmacological
activities and possible mechanism of action of herbal drugs are
also discussed in detail, which makes this book informative and
unique. This new volume will be a reliable reference complementing
the substantial information on the use of herbal drugs in diabetes
and neurological disorders that serve as the pillars of drug
discovery and development.
Quality has quickly become one of the most important
decision-making factors for consumers. And although organizations
invest considerable resources into building the right quality
management systems (QMSs), in many instances, the adoption of such
quality improvement tools are just not enough. Building Quality
Management Systems: Selecting the Right Methods and Tools explains
exactly what directors, practitioners, consultants, and researchers
must do to make better choices in the design, implementation, and
improvement of their QMSs.Based on the authors decades of
industrial experience working on business improvement projects for
multinationals looking to design or improve their QMSs, the book
discusses building QMSs based on two important organizational
elements: needs and resources. It begins with an overview of QMSs
and systems thinking and the impact of QMSs on financial
performance. Illustrating the process management approach, it
reviews the most well-known business and quality improvement
models, methods, and tools that support a major QMS.The authors
introduce their own time-tested methodology for designing,
implementing, and enhancing your own QMS. Using their proven
method, you will learn how to: Implement a strategic quality plan
based on your specific needs, capabilities, cost benefits,
policies, and business strategies Select the right models, methods,
and tools to be adopted as part of your QMS Understand the critical
success factors and implementation challenges Evaluate the level of
maturity of your QMS and your implementation efforts Highlighting
the importance of quality as a way of life, this book supplies the
understanding you'll need to make the right choices in the
development and deployment of your QMS. With a clear focus on
business performance and process management, it provides the basis
for creating the quality management culture require
This book offers a selection of the best papers presented at the
annual international scientific conference “Digital
Transformation in Industry: Trends, Management, Strategies,”
which was held by the Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of
the Russian Academy of Sciences (Ekaterinburg, Russia) on October
28, 2022. The book focuses on concepts for initiating
digitalization processes and identifying successful digital
transformation strategies in all sectors of industry. Key topics
include the sustainability of digital transformation in uncertain
dynamics; conditions of uncertainty and barriers; industrial
logistics in the new reality; best practices for implementing
digital solutions to ensure sustainable, barrier-free and flexible
supply chains; the achievement of sustainability in the process of
digital transition; the adaptation of enterprises to the ESG
concept through digital solutions; assessing the impact of
industrial digital transformation on society and the environment;
and clarifying how ESG aspects affect the economy. The experiences
of various countries, regions and types of enterprise implementing
IT and other technological innovations are also included, making
the book a valuable asset for researchers and managers alike.
Industrial Biotechnology summarizes different aspects of plant
biotechnology such as using plants as sustainable resources,
phytomedical applications, phytoremedation and genetic engineering
of plant systems. These topics are discussed from an academic as
well industrial perspective and thus highlight recent developments
but also practical aspects of modern biotechnology.
This new volume provides a plethora of new information about
potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes
and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are
interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based
formulations, and consumers continue to seek natural-based
therapies. Herbs for Diabetes and Neurological Disease Management
provides insight into plant-based novel molecules targeted for
diabetes and neurological disorders. It looks at a selection of
herbs that have proven effective in the management of diabetes and
neurological disorders, including migraine, epilepsy, memory
disorders, depression, and more. Divided into ten chapters focusing
on diabetes and its macro- and microvascular complications
(migraine, epilepsy, memory disorders, depression and other
neuropsychiatric disorders), this book is structured to provide a
source of reliable information and enrich the knowledge of readers.
Each chapter briefly explains the epidemiology and pathophysiology
of the disease state and the possible role of herbal drugs in the
prevention of the particular disease. The reported pharmacological
activities and possible mechanism of action of herbal drugs are
also discussed in detail, which makes this book informative and
unique. This new volume will be a reliable reference complementing
the substantial information on the use of herbal drugs in diabetes
and neurological disorders that serve as the pillars of drug
discovery and development.
This book is for directors, consultants, practitioners, and
professionals aspiring to effectively manage operations, but is
targeted at applying innovation to the management of operations,
including supply chains. It is appropriate for those establishing a
career in innovation and operations management. This book will:
Equip readers with understanding of the nature of innovation,
operations management concepts, business models, methods and tools;
Explore best practices and most commonly used operations and
innovation business models, methods, and tools used by successful
organisations; Consider particular operational issues directly
impact the competitiveness of organisations
Companies are increasingly asking which of their value chain
activities are best performed within their own company and which
may be outsourced. In addition, they are also considering which
pieces of their value chain may be better performed abroad. These
interrelated decisions concerning outsourcing and offshoring have
not only changed entire industries, they have also transformed the
lives of people across the world. Hundreds of millions of jobs in
emerging nations have been the direct result of outsourcing and
offshoring decisions. At the same time, many people in the
developed world have lost their jobs because a company has been
able to find a cheaper alternative. Featuring contributions from
scholars in eleven different countries, this book was the first to
examine the theory and practice of outsourcing and offshoring
simultaneously. It includes studies of a variety of different
industries, including pharmaceuticals, automobiles, medical
records, appliances, human resource management and
telecommunications.
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