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Embracing Uncertainty
Authors: Sharma Disha , Nama Deepak Kumar
Published: June 2024

In today's business environment, characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), traditional decision-making approaches fall short. This chapter delves into the necessity for organizations to view uncertainty as a strategic asset and provides actionable strategies for effective decision-making in the face of VUCA.Globalization, technological disruption, and geopolitical turbulence have led to profound shifts in the business landscape, contributing to a pervasive sense of uncertainty. Real-world case studies illustrate the application of these principles. From startups navigating turbulent markets to corporations adapting to technological disruption, embracing uncertainty proves transformative. In conclusion, organizations must shift their approach to decision-making in the VUCA world. By reframing uncertainty as an opportunity and adopting proactive strategies grounded in strategic foresight and collaboration, they can thrive amidst evolving landscapes.
Exploring Chaos Theory's Role in Management and Sustainability
Authors: Şengöz Murat
Published: June 2024

In this chapter, the basic principles of chaos theory and its contributions to management practices are discussed. Chaos theory is considered in the context of combating complexity, disorder, and uncertainties that may occur, based on the fact that everything in the universe operates under specific and deterministic rules and laws. In this context, chaos theory emphasizes that all parameters and variables in the system should be considered holistically in terms of their relations with each other, with the idea that any malfunction of a perfectly working system will affect the whole system, based on the premise that the strength of a chain is proportional to its weakest link. Chaos theory supports the idea that if all parameters of the system are fully and accurately understood in a certain equation, probabilities will disappear, and order will be established. Therefore, chaos theory makes important contributions to management practices. For this reason, this study explores chaos theory's role in management and sustainability.
Green Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Fashion
Authors: Rana Nirbhay
Published: June 2024

This chapter explores green marketing strategies in sustainable fashion, focusing on consumer behavior, storytelling, transparency, certifications, collaborations, and digital engagement. Insights from Lee highlight social influence and environmental concern in green purchasing. Brands use storytelling, like Patagonia's “Worn Wear,” to connect emotionally. Transparency, as seen with Everlane, builds trust. Certifications such as fair trade and GOTS guide consumer choices towards sustainability. Collaborations, like Stella McCartney's with Parley for the Oceans, amplify sustainability messages. Digital platforms, notably Instagram, engage eco-conscious audiences effectively. Consumer responses, including challenges like greenwashing, are discussed. The chapter concludes with brands' role in consumer education through workshops and campaigns, offering a concise guide to navigate green marketing in the fashion industry.
Our Future at Stake
Authors: El Guindi Fadwa
Published: June 2024

This proposed chapter begins with an overview of rhetoric commonly used ranging from certainty, uncertainty, objectivity, subjectivity, sustainability, climate change, complexity, order, chaos, human security, food insecurity, are among the notions often ambiguously or inadequately deployed even if the intent is to identify appropriate paths toward a better world. It is contended that a more adequate orientation to analysis of global events should incorporate a cross-cultural perspective that goes beyond a Euro-centered approach, and which is more inclusive of the rest of the world and is holistic in its approach. Issues considered include sustainability, security, sovereignty, education, climate, artificial intelligence and so on.
Financial Infrastructure Development for Inclusive Growth
Authors: Randa Isaac Okoth
Published: June 2024

Financial infrastructure development affects economic growth through several channels that are important for emerging economies such as catalysing savings, efficient allocation of capital and enhanced total factor productivity; risk diversification and control; reducing information asymmetries, transactions and monitoring costs; as well as reducing volatility of the economy. Hence, adopting an interpretivist perspective using analytical research strategy engaging mainly secondary documentary data; this chapter investigates the processes through which financial infrastructure development promotes financial market inclusivity, ameliorates the role of traditional banking, enables efficient allocation of resources, and generates knowledge-intensive capital accumulation leading to inclusive growth. Financial infrastructure development specially in Sub-Sahara Africa contributes to inclusive growth through enhanced financial reach and accessibility, supportive institutional framework and policy, credit availability and entrepreneurship, as well as trust and alignment of incentives.
Inclusive Education Project Methods to Strengthen Educational Infrastructure
Authors: Ilic Biljana S. , Djukic Gordana P. , Ostojic Bojana S.
Published: June 2024

Education represents one of the fundamental human rights and a tool for satisfying potentially all human needs in Maslow's hierarchy. In the current world of diversity, society as a whole - to achieve a true society for everyone - needs special education—not just individuals with impairments and developmental difficulties. The chapter will focus on inclusive education in Serbia from many perspectives. The framework for inclusive education in Serbia will be given by the authors through their consideration of past projects and the state of the Serbian educational system at the moment. The authors will also refer to the investments of the Serbian state in the infrastructure of inclusive education. The chapter will also present a retrospective of education in Serbia, while less emphasis will be placed on the promotion of inclusiveness in Serbian society.
Listening and Advocacy Importance in Inclusive Education
Authors: Julien Gabriel
Published: June 2024

Inclusive education instructs students in the same classroom environment where their distinct diversity and valuable contributions are always well received. Students feel comfortable, safe, and motivated to do their best in a truly inclusive environment. Inclusive education is an ever-evolving dynamic and continuous process. This chapter looks at the importance of listening and advocacy in inclusion. There is still a developing body of research and literature regarding how listening and advocacy can enhance inclusion. However, when this non-empirical research was done, there was no tangible evidence to affirm that there is a connection between listening, advocacy, and inclusion. Because of this lack of research and paucity of literature in this important area, there is an obvious gap, and this research seeks to fill it. It analyzed published literature on inclusion, listening, and advocacy. Published research indicated that there exists a dearth of information that identifies the correlation between listening, advocacy, and inclusion.
Role of Inclusive Formal Financing Infrastructure for Promoting Women Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies
Authors: Sanni Moshood Abiola
Published: June 2024

Women in developing economies play a crucial role in propelling socio-economic transformations through their involvement in entrepreneurship. In Nigeria, they contribute over 30% to the GDP and generate more than 40% of jobs in Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises. However, women-led organizations encounter challenges such as limited growth prospects and higher closure rates compared to those led by men. Women's entrepreneurship in Nigeria has resulted in a 23.3% reduction in issues such as unemployment, drug trafficking, etc. Yet, the absence of a suitable financial system confines women to reproductive roles, hampering job creation and exacerbating poverty rates. A UN study emphasizes the significance of women in rural economies and highlights the obstacles they encounter in accessing formal financing. The purpose of this study is to raise awareness about the opportunities provided by informal finance and the challenges encountered by women-led enterprises in accessing funding.
Significance of Cloud Computing in the Healthcare Industry and Digital Infrastructure
Authors: Maroofi Fakhraddin , Fars Faruq Ahmed
Published: June 2024

This chapter delves into the significance of cloud computing in the healthcare industry highlighting its key advantages, barriers, and challenges. Furthermore, it explores the crucial applications of cloud computing in healthcare, which would be impossible without appropriate digital infrastructure. Nowadays, most healthcare providers offer internet of things (IoT) enabled devices to patients, allowing patient data to be sent to them immediately. Doctors connect these devices to hospitals' cloud systems, improving efficiency and expanding how healthcare delivery can be facilitated. Cloud computing, along with technologies like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the medical internet of things, will also enhance interoperability and reduce costs by making resources more easily accessible.
Human Resource Management as a Contributor of Total Quality Management
Authors: Christoforidis Christos , Anastasiadou Sofia
Published: June 2024

This research examines the critical role of human resource management (HRM) in improving and sustaining total quality management (TQM) initiatives within organizations. It suggests that strategic HRM practices are not purely supportive but are fundamental to the productive implementation of TQM efforts, steering to superior organizational performance and a sustainable competitive advantage. By analyzing the interplay between HRM and TQM, the study aims to identify specific personnel management strategies that contribute effectively to quality improvement processes and overall organizational excellence.
Environmental, Social, and Governance of Businesses and Organizations and the Role of Human Resources
Authors: Taraza Effrosyni , Anastasiadou Sofia , Seremeti Lambrini , Masouras Andreas
Published: June 2024

In this chapter, the role of human resources in the operation of companies and organizations for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance is examined. A systematic literature review was conducted based on articles from academic publishers and journals. Human resource management plays a strategic role in dealing with these business issues, especially after adapting the way of working and adopting values in line with sustainable development. The results and limitations from the study revealed the need to adapt and transform businesses in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. That will motivate academic researchers and scholars to continue studying the important role of human resources in achieving this transformation.
The Necessity of Environmental Ethics in Environmental Education and the Role of Educators
Authors: Taraza Effrosyni , Papademetriou Christos , Seremati Lambrini , Masouras Andreas , Anastasiadou Sofia D.
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the study is to determine the awareness of teachers, at all levels of education, regarding their awareness of environmental ethics. The role of teachers is important for the transmission of environmental ethics through environmental education to future generations. A systematic literature review was conducted based on articles from academic publishers and journals. Selected journal articles highlight the benefits of environmental ethics and education in education, but also the important role of teachers in imparting values to students. Environmental ethics and education are presented at the level of educational organizations, highlighting the importance of teachers' contribution to the transmission of knowledge and values. The bibliographic analysis shows that the teachers were particularly aware of environmental education issues, regardless of race. Interest in environmental ethics and education is constantly increasing and much research has been conducted in recent decades and the existing literature is quite extensive.
Improving the Effectiveness of Entrepreneurs by Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance Principles Into the Management of Human Resources
Authors: Ragazou Konstantina , Nikolaos Sariannidis , Garefalakis Alexandros , Papademetriou Christos
Published: June 2024

This study examines the benefits of combining ESG (environmental, social, and governance) concepts with HRM to boost entrepreneurial success. The authors use the conceptual method to explore how environmental, social, corporate governance, and human resource management issues affect entrepreneurial activity. Thus, the authors conclude that ESG principles in human resource management boost organisational efficiency. These findings are theoretically significant because they prompt a reevaluation of corporate social responsibility and operational efficiency. The research highlights the relationship between personnel refinement and impact, supporting the premise that ESG principles improve entrepreneurial efficiency. The research findings demonstrate how ESG principles in HR management can increase corporate effectiveness, using Russia as an example during the decade of action.
Awareness Towards Augmented Reality Learning Tools for Quality Assurance in Higher Education for the Holistic Development of Students
Authors: Kaur Amandeep
Published: June 2024

The chapter proposes to bring forth the need for holistic development of the students which relies on the quality standards of the educational organisations imparting education. Academic organisations need to be well versed with augmented reality-based learning technologies for imparting class communicative and professional skills. A theoretical approach to the study of awareness towards augmented reality based tools for quality assurance in higher education for holistic development of students has been adopted. Extensive study of literature and previous practices has been carried out with respect to use of AR tools for quality assurance in higher education. Content analysis has been used as a research tool for the study. A thorough and in-depth literature review has been referred for studying the awareness towards AR-based quality assurance in higher education for holistic development of students. There is a need to generate more awareness towards AR-based quality assurance tools in higher education for holistic development of students. There is a race of competitiveness for business reasons which can be constructively moulded towards the real growth of the students by enhancing the quality of the education imparted. By using content analysis, an in-depth and systematized analysis of contents was done to bring forth the need of real quality assurance in higher education for holistic development and growth of its students.
Immersive Learning
Authors: Arora Garima , Kumar Vinod , Mangla Ankur , Verma Rajit
Published: June 2024

Immersive learning and technology are instructional strategies that use cutting-edge technologies to create dynamic and captivating learning environments. With this combination, the learning environment should be more immersive and productive, increasing the impact and engagement of education. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are such innovative technologies that increase opportunities in education. This chapter examined how AR and VR are used in education, particularly during the knowledge dissemination. These technologies offer both teachers and students novel platforms for teaching by providing interactive environments, immersives and simulations that have revolutionised the field of learning tactics. However, to meet the huge demand in education, these technologies are still at their growing stage and require more resources. The chapter also focuses on the differences, and educational benefits of AR and VR, as well as the possibilities for mobile learning environments and future applications of these technologies in education.
Pedagogical Transformation
Authors: Rawat Yogita , Yadav Prachi
Published: June 2024

Over time, education has transformed, requiring innovative pedagogical techniques to stay relevant. This chapter offers an array of research-based teaching strategies, providing educators with an overview of transformational pedagogy. It consists of fundamental pedagogical concepts and explores evolving trends like gamification, blended learning, storytelling, project-based learning, and experiential learning. Each approach is examined comprehensively, including theoretical foundations, their ability to foster critical thinking, collaborative learning impact, and overall influence on student development. Given the distinct advantages and disadvantages of each technique, educators must discern the most suitable for their classrooms to enhance student engagement and ensure inclusive learning opportunities. Ultimately, it serves as a guide for teachers seeking to innovate learning methods and empower every student to actively participate, thus preparing them for success in our constantly evolving world.
Powerful AI in Social Science Research
Authors: Singh Satinder , Aggarwal Rashmi
Published: June 2024

The never-ending improvements in artificial intelligence models have been astonishing in each sphere of life, especially the business segments and academic research. Even though the involvement of AI in social and business environments has already raised many key concerns, academia and business world experts recommend safely deploying this next digital revolution. Several key aspects of AI can bring forth marvelous results. In this chapter, the authors advocate a safety model of AI which can not only speed up the research tools and technique but also open the broader window to achieve the research objectives with more depth and explanatory answers. This chapter's major contribution is exploring viable and secure solutions to use powerful AI models to improve and faster the social science research approaches.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence in DeFi
Authors: Koro Edisa
Published: June 2024

This chapter looks at the interaction of decentralized finance and artificial intelligence in the financial industry. The investigation begins with a review of the history and objectives, laying the groundwork for a thorough study. Section 2 goes into the foundations of DeFi, addressing key ideas and ecosystem components necessary for understanding how it works. Following that, Section 3 explores AI's revolutionary potential in finance, focusing on its role in financial services and the many AI technologies driving industry innovation. Section 4 focuses on real-world applications, emphasizing use cases such as automated trading algorithms, risk management, fraud detection, and decentralized oracle networks to demonstrate the practical ramifications of merging DeFi with AI. Section 5 then discusses the issues and considerations that come with this paradigm change, such as ethical and regulatory concerns, as well as security threats related with decentralized technology and AI-powered systems. Finally, Section 6 provides a forward-looking view by highlighting themes that will impact the future.
Stablecoins
Authors: Vehapi Ardit , Tafiili Elhan
Published: June 2024

This study explores Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the US dollar for price stability. It examines mechanisms achieving this stability and the role Stablecoins play in the market, highlighting their informative market capitalization despite low volatility and their surprising lack of correlation with other cryptocurrencies. The study then dives into challenges like transparency and trustless transactions before exploring the future potential of Stablecoins to revolutionize payments, financial access, and even create new financial products. Finally, it concludes by outlining different Stablecoin types categorized by their value-pegging methods.
Understanding of Decentralized Finance and Tokenization in FinTech
Authors: Bhatia Sarin Asheetu
Published: June 2024

This chapter delves into the intersection of decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenization within financial technology (FinTech). As the financial landscape continues to undergo rapid transformations, integrating decentralized and tokenized solutions has become a significant trend. This chapter explores the current state of DeFi and tokenization in Fintech and analyzes their synergies, challenges, and potential future developments with real-life case studies. The study also investigates the impact of these technologies on traditional financial systems, regulatory considerations, and the evolution of new financial instruments.
Reflections of the Global Convention on Refugees and Its Implications in the International Press
Authors: Elitaş Türker
Published: June 2024

Various subjective and objective factors such as wars, famine, hunger, and oligarchic governance continue to impel individuals to relocate. Often, these factors leave individuals with little choice but to seek refuge within or beyond their borders. This study focuses on the global refugee consensus announced in New York in 2018, which serves as an actionable plan. Employing discourse analysis methodology, the study aims to elucidate how this agreement, often underscored by developed countries, is portrayed in the international press. The international media outlet Euronews was selected as a sample for analysis. The findings of the study indicate that international powers, instead of actively seeking solutions to the issue, primarily aim to devise a roadmap for the 'other' to address the problem.
Human Migration Analysis Using Machine Learning
Authors: Kumar Rao Bangole Narendra , Thanvitha Lingam , Suraiya T. Benazir , Shashank Y. N. V. , Harshith N. Loka
Published: June 2024

When we consider data analysis and machine learning, we usually discover it beneficial for business applications. However, both have immense potential to assist in the resolution of a wide range of issues which are classified as “social phenomena”. The aim of the project is to offer a machine learning solution for a problem that falls under that category: human migration. The project's main goal is to research datasets, preprocess datasets, develop a machine learning model to predict whether a country's net human migration rate (the number of incoming human migrants vs the number of outgoing human migrants) fell into the category of positive or negative. The methodology involves data pre-processing, feature engineering, and the application of machine learning algorithms such as decision trees, neural networks. The model is trained and validated using historical data, ensuring its accuracy and generalizability.
Afghans Ante Portas
Authors: Keskin Savaş , Kömür Gökhan
Published: June 2024

Bauman's approach, conceptualised as ‘strangers at out door/ante portas', requires a relationship that requires us to look at immigrants from inside the door. This study focuses on how Afghans, who are collectively expected to be hated as the new ‘dangerous' strangers, appear in Turkiye. The images provided by Google searches become a sufficient ‘peephole' through which to collectively see and imagine Afghans. This is because the ‘peephole' metaphor encompasses a symbolic context in which the fear of the ‘strangers at out door (ante portas)', the desire to see/observe them, and the parallax effect can be symbolically represented at a common root. In the study, by typing “Afghans” and “Afghan Migrants” in Turkish into the Google search bar, the visual (photographic) search results are used to establish relationships with alienation and otherness in the visual representation of Afghan identity.
Migration and Refugees
Authors: Kir Elitaş Serpil , Elitaş Türker
Published: June 2024

In recent years, poverty, conflict, climate change, and many other factors have been the cause of mass displacement in countries around the world. As a result, the migration and displacement of people has become one of the most important problems in the world. This study is important because it analyses thesis on mass displacement according to different criteria. It contributes to the literature and sets an example for researchers who will work in this field. The main objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the dissertations published on the topic of “migration and refugee” by determining the development processes and characteristics of the dissertations published in all fields in Turkey between 2012 and 2023. For this purpose, the dissertations that were scanned and published by YÖKTez (National Dissertation Centre of the Council of Higher Education) in Turkey and that have the title, key word, abstract, and subject heading 'Migration and Refugees' were examined.
Representation of Migration From Central Asia to Russia in Post-Soviet Cinema
Authors: Ayhan Niyazi , Camankulova Regina
Published: June 2024

This chapter examines the representation of migration by cinema, particularly focusing on the period after the collapse of the Soviet Union when migration movements from Central Asia to Russia intensified. Migration presents various challenges for individuals and communities, making it essential to consider cinema as a critical lens to understand migrant experiences, identity formation, and integration. The chapter aims to evaluate how migration is depicted in films and its association with migrant experiences. Using a comprehensive film analysis method, the study delves into the difficulties faced by individuals migrating from Central Asia to Russia during this period, emphasizing the importance of comparing cinematic representations with methodologies used in social sciences and cultural studies to comprehensively grasp the experiences and challenges of migrants.
The Representation of Migrants in the Mainstream and Critical News Media
Authors: Yıldız Ilkay , Tanyildizi Nural Imik
Published: June 2024

Migration is a phenomenon that has existed since the beginning of human history. The migrations in history were made for such climatic differences, finding better food, and living in more suitable places. However, in the last few centuries, migrations have been mostly carried out for purposes such as wars, conflicts, and adaptation to the new world order. Turkey is a country exposed to migration due to wars in neighboring countries. This study tried to reveal how issues such as migration, immigrants, and refugees, which are considered important problems all over the world in both mainstream and critical news media. The research population consists of all digital newspapers published in Turkey. In this study, Hürriyet, Sabah, and Yenişafak newspapers, such as Cumhuriyet, Evrensel, and Sözcü newspapers, were selected as samples to represent the mainstream media. The news about immigrants in the selected newspapers was examined using the discourse analysis method.
Organizational Strategy Within the Global Healthcare Landscape
Authors: Stoller Gregory Lloyd , Gabriele Antonio , Parker Jessica
Published: June 2024

The statement of cash flows is widely recognized as a link between the balance sheet and the income statement. The initial step in such analysis involves considering the broader context. While literature reviews are valuable for historical perspectives, particularly when sources extend beyond the recent three-year period, it is crucial to align historical data with the current context of a company. Furthermore, the PESTLE model is frequently employed by analysts, researchers, and practitioners to gain insights into environmental factors affecting an industry. A detailed industry analysis is then imperative. Although a SWOT analysis is provided in the case study, it is often insufficient for acquiring comprehensive insights. Strategic analysis is completed by applying the Global Value Chain framework, which examines the overall industry structure and interactions. It is instrumental in linking strategic recommendations to an organization's mission, vision, and strategy.
Leadership Strategies for Managing Technostress
Authors: Yener Serdar , Arslan Aykut , Rocha Helena Belcihor
Published: June 2024

This chapter aims to provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the concept of technostress. It will delve into the sub-factors of technostress, present explanatory theories, offer management strategies for leaders to mitigate technostress, and conduct evaluations. The study also includes tips for future research and limitations. The study endeavors to furnish valuable insights to academics specializing in the field, leaders that need to perform in today's competitive work environments and other interested readers. The strategies are developed mainly through J D-R and transactional model of stress, and it will validate the theory and contribute literature.
From Battlefield to the Boardroom
Authors: Singleton Sr. Jesse
Published: June 2024

The chapter delves into the leadership attributes that former military members bring to the realm of supply chain management (SCM) which involves overseeing the movement of products and services from suppliers to consumers. The authors examine studies on the parallels and distinctions in SCM leadership by gathering insights from discussions with 15 SCM experts who recount their journey from transitioning from the battlefield to the boardroom. The emphasis lies in highlighting the valuable leadership capabilities veterans possess, such as strategic thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, and resilience, and how they leverage these skills in SCM. Moreover, the authors address the hurdles veterans encounter when transitioning into work environments and offer suggestions for aiding their adaptation and assimilation into SCM. Supporting veterans during their transition can prove advantageous, for both them and the SCM sector.
A Conceptual Study on the Impact of COVID-19 Awareness Campaigns by Social Media Influencers on Brand Awareness
Authors: Kanaveedu Aswathi , Kalapurackal Jacob Joseph
Published: June 2024

Covid 19 has severally affected various people across the world. Undoubtedly, a campaign on forming awareness of the pandemic among people is very important in order to curb the transmission from individual to individual. In this regard, social media influencers have played a significant role in many awareness campaigns organized by companies and the World Health Organization (WHO) because of their popularity and influence among the audience. Social media influencer campaigns on awareness of the pandemic conducted during this period have generated audience engagement. Moreover, it is vital to study the crucial factors that determine the creation of brand awareness among consumers related to influencer marketing campaigns on covid 19 awareness. This study has proposed a conceptual framework by integrating the variables from various theories. This research has incorporated variables such as awareness of covid 19, consumer engagement, physical health, mental health, and brand awareness. This study provides both theoretical and managerial implications.
Striking a Balance
Authors: Lucas TreVaris , Lane Miranda
Published: June 2024

Healthcare practitioners need to recognize and address the lack of support given to Black Americans to ensure fair healthcare delivery. This chapter highlights the importance of providing healthcare practitioners in mental healthcare with the knowledge, skills, and awareness needed to identify and tackle the disparities experienced by African Americans. This analysis explores the historical background, underlying causes, and implicit biases contributing to the lack of assistance, drawing on Williams et al. research on systemic inadequacies. The chapter discusses methods to enhance cultural competence, foster diversity in healthcare environments, and amplify the perspectives of Black patients, specifically on disparities in mental health. Healthcare workers can significantly break down obstacles to fair care and advocate for health equity for Black Americans through their involvement in this educational process.
Soil, Soul, and Society
Authors: Richardson Kevin
Published: June 2024

Neighborhoods characterized by limited access to fresh, nutritious foods and plagued by a spectrum of health disparities, community gardens stand as resilient oases of change. Beyond the hands that till the soil and nurture the seeds, these communal spaces represent a holistic approach to wellness. They address not only the physical aspects of health but also the interconnected facets of mental well-being and community resilience. This exploration aims to shine a light on the profound ways in which community gardens are not merely cultivating crops but also fostering a sense of identity, belonging, and strength in Black neighborhoods across the nation.
AI-Driven Intelligent Models for Business Excellence, Organizational Human Resources Policies and Practices, and Employee Attrition
Authors: Davidson R. George Leslie , Geetha A. , Brindha G.
Published: June 2024

The study aims to determine whether HR practices or policies contribute to employee attrition. Three hundred eighty-four samples were used in the investigation. A straightforward random sample strategy was used for the study. The information was gathered from Tamil Nadu's hotel business employees utilising a standardised questionnaire. Here, HR procedures and guidelines were seen as study parameters. This behaviour is defined by unplanned acts that benefit the organisation but are not a part of the official role's responsibilities or the representative reward or punishment programs. The current needs favour the development of businesses that use techniques and products that are more eco-friendly than those that follow traditional trends. This technique will promote management and staff participation in realising their vision. Global presidency concepts have led to the development of an effective human resource management model.
Optimizing Interpretability and Dataset Bias in Modern AI Systems
Authors: Hema L. K. , Dwibedi Rajat Kumar , Varma Muppala Deepak , Reang Anamika , Priscila S. Silvia , Chitra A.
Published: June 2024

As AI systems become deeply ingrained in societal infrastructures, the need to comprehend their decision-making processes and address potential biases becomes increasingly urgent. This chapter takes a critical approach to the issues of interpretability and dataset bias in contemporary AI systems. The authors thoroughly dissect the implications of these issues and their potential impact on end-users. The chapter presents mitigative strategies, informed by extensive research, to build AI systems that are not only fairer but also more transparent, ensuring equitable service for diverse populations. Interpretability and dataset bias are critical aspects of AI systems, particularly in high-stakes applications like healthcare, criminal justice, and finance. In the study, the authors delve deep into the challenges associated with interpreting the decisions made by complex AI models.
Enhanced K-Means Clustering Algorithms in Pattern Detection of Human Freedom Index Dataset
Authors: Ilyas F.Mohamed , Priscila S. Silvia
Published: June 2024

The human freedom index (HFI) evaluates the universal state of social liberty using a wide metric that includes individual, public, and financial liberty. Human freedom is a public notion that affirms a person's self-respect and is described here as undesirable freedom or the nonappearance of coercion. Since liberty is fundamentally valued and contributes to social development, it is worth measuring cautiously. This study emphasizes using the k-means clustering technique to locate clusters in data, with the inconstant k representing the number of clusters. After the groups have been gathered, this method will be tested with several k-clusters defining metrics in order to find the best k value for the model and group the data into the correct cluster counts. This study aims to examine existing data mining approaches for k-means clustering and mini batch k-means clustering and develop ways to improve accuracy by looking at a large number of statistics and choosing those with a specific shape using the human freedom index (HFI).
A Survey on Exploring the Relationship Between Music and Mental Health Using Machine Learning Analysis
Authors: Padmini A. , Yogeshwari M.
Published: June 2024

This chapter embarks on a journey to probe the intricate relationship between music and mental health through the lens of machine learning algorithms. Acknowledging music's profound influence on emotions and moods, the study delves into its potential therapeutic role for individuals grappling with mental health issues. Capitalizing on the advancements in machine learning, this endeavour endeavours to unveil hidden patterns, correlations, and even causal connections between distinct musical attributes and mental health outcomes. The research methodology charted involves the assimilation of a diverse dataset of music tracks and mental health indicators sourced from participants. Leveraging audio signal processing techniques, pertinent musical features such as tempo, rhythm, pitch, and emotional valence will be extracted. This trove of data will then be subjected to an array of machine learning.
Heap Paradox vis-a-vis Environmental Psychology and Environmental Education
Authors: Adhikari Samirranjan , Swain Pritilaxmi , Gurung Lina
Published: June 2024

The “heap paradox” is a controversial phenomenon – it contradicts the ambiguity of some concepts such as “heap.” The discussion led us to think about how to draw the line of demarcation between the words “heap” and “non-heap.” Let's start with a pile of sand and gradually begin to remove one grain from its contents; when would it cease to exist to be a pile of sand? This paradox shows that our everyday words and concepts are not always accurate enough to capture the nuances of reality. In general, in case of adding a small amount of pollutant, everyone thinks that the environment was polluted before; so, what more have I just done? Environmental psychology is a branch psychology that studies how people interact with the physical environment around them and the operation of the “heap paradox” in their mind in time of interactions with the physical environment. Environmental psychology and environmental education can complement each other; these two branches of knowledge actually promote understanding the relationship between humans and nature.
Enabling Sustainable Development Goal Four
Authors: Olubiyi Timilehin Olasoji , Akinlabi Babatunde Hammed , Makinde Grace Olubisi
Published: June 2024

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has damaged the global economy and business ecosystem. Not only that, but quality education and skills mismatch has become a critical issue in today's working environment post-COVID-19. Furthermore, one of the 17 global goals that comprises the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is quality education, yet Africa pays less attention to this along with its impact in the workplace and organizations. This chapter therefore examined the effects of quality education on innovation orientation of selected consumer goods companies listed in Nigeria and their role in achieving SDGs in Nigeria, the most populous and largest economy in Africa. Findings showed that quality education had a significant effect on innovation orientation. This study recommends that management and stakeholders of companies need to consider the benefits that come with quality education in innovation and innovation orientation and therefore channel resources to it to achieve and align with Sustainable Development Goal 4.
India's National Education Policy 2020 to Reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Singh Sarita , Rout Gyanendra Kumar
Published: June 2024

The Educational Framework for Global Citizenship in higher education published by the University Grant Commission in 2022, also recognized the value of integration in the global education development agenda, as reflected in the goal of SDGs-4. The National Education Policy 2020 released by the Government of India, emphasized the foundational stones for integrating SDGs into teaching, research, and higher educational institutions of India. The suggested pillars of NEP 2020 define access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability in close alignment with the notion of sustainable learning. So, this study will try to identify: how can HEIs adapt to contribute to realizing the concerns of the SDGs? 2. How can higher educational institutions accomplish the SDGs in all key strategies such as policies, curriculum, governance, and administrative aspects that are embedded in NEP 2020.Thus, this chapter can also be considered a policy implementation of NEP 2020 with reference to the goal of sustainable development.
Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitoses among residents of Ekemkpon and Idim Ita of Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Ugboaja Francisca , Etefia Etefia , Akpan Samuel S. , Asuquo Ben
Published: June 2024

Background: intestinal parasitic infections are the most common infections in the world, with the most prevalent burden occurring in poverty-stricken areas. Intestinal parasitic infections are endemic in certain parts of Nigeria as a result of poor hygiene practices and pollution, which result in contamination of food and water. In semi-urban and rural communities where the dwellers are generally poor and uneducated and lack basic amenities like potable water supply and good sanitary facilities, intestinal parasitic infections cause major health problems. This study was to evaluate the influence of socio-demographic factors in the transmission of intestinal parasitoses among the residents of Ekemkpon and Idim Ita Communities of Cross River State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: this was a cross-sectional survey between April 2019 and August 2019. Samples were obtained from 359 participants in the study areas and examined for stool analysis using direct microscopy and brine floatation technique. Socio-demographic data of the study subjects were obtained using questionnaires. Results: the prevalence of intestinal parasites was higher in Ekemkpon (41.0%) than in Idim Ita (14.9%). Participants with mixed infections in Ekemkpon were 7.9%, while those in Idim Ita were 2.2%. The study has shown that level of education had an influence on the transmission of intestinal parasites in Ekemkpon (p<0.05). Open defecation played a major role as a source of contamination of domestic water and farm products in the Ekemkpon community. The overall helminthic infections in the two study areas were higher than the protozoan infections observed in this study. The only intestinal protozoa in Ekemkpon was Entamoeba histolytica/dispar while hookworm species were the commonest helminthic parasites in Ekemkpon. Balantidium coli (4.4%) was the most prevalent intestinal protozoan parasites in Idim Ita while hookworm and Ascaris lumbricoides (2.8%) were the most occurring helminthic parasites in Idim Ita. Conclusions: it is recommended that strategies aimed at health education, diagnosing and treating those positive for intestinal parasite infections, and improving the general well-being of the masses be encouraged.
Evaluation of the appropriateness of control measures related to nosocomial transmission of multidrug-resistant microorganisms within the SS Multipurpose Intensive Care Unit: observational study
Authors: Toselli Paola , Di Matteo Roberta , Bolla Cesare , Montanari Barbara , Ricci Marco , Marino Elisabeth , Penpa Serena , Bolgeo Tatiana , Maconi Antonio
Published: June 2024

Background: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), by definition, occur 48 hours or more after admission or within 30 days after discharge or surgical procedure; they represent a significant challenge for the healthcare system due to their prevalence in Italy and the involvement of multi-drug resistance. Intensive Care Units (ICU) exhibit the highest prevalence of such infections due to lapses in adherence to safety protocols. The primary cause of hospital-acquired infections is poor adherence to guidelines for the prevention and control of these infections. This study aims to evaluate infection control measures in a mixed ICU. Materials and Methods: a cross-sectional observational single-center study was conducted in the Mixed ICU at the University Hospital of Alessandria. The study used an assessment tool based on the DVA 91 rev 03 issued on 07/22/22. This tool provides guidance on isolation type (airborne, contact, droplet), patient accommodation, care measures, cleaning and disinfection protocols, patient transportation, and visitor management. Results: overall, 220 observations were included, primarily involving nurses (75.4%) and female personnel (65.9%), with a mean age of 35.8 years and a median length of service of 36 months in the Mixed ICU. Notably, all observations were made on patients in contact isolation. In 199 observations (92.6%), healthcare providers performed hand hygiene immediately after glove removal. Conclusions: the findings highlight a strong adherence to infection control protocols at Alessandria Hospital-University. These efforts promote a safety culture among healthcare providers, ensuring the effective implementation of preventive measures.
Optimization of Hydroformed Exhaust Gas Recirculation Tube under
Vibrational Load by Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Munde Ganesh , Chattaraj Sandip , Hatkar Chandan , Thakur Abhishek Kumar
Published: June 2024

This study emphasizes the importance of CAE approach in optimizing EGR tube under
vibrational load. EGR tube is a weak link in the EGR system and chances of
failure due to vibration and relative displacement of mating parts, i.e.,
overhang or improper support at exhaust manifold, intake manifold, or EGR
system. Consideration of the mating parts for the EGR tube is very important to
get the realistic resonance frequencies, otherwise it could have some different
results in the CAE, which will deviate from the reality. So, it’s important to
study the dynamic response on the EGR tube, which needs to be taken care during
the design phase. This paper aims to optimize the EGR tube under vibrational
load by using CAE techniques and the industry experience as a product expertise.
some critical parameter such as damping is very important during the CAE, which
can be generated by doing the rigorous testing and how it affects the stress and
correspondingly FOS. CAE model of EGR tube is created on which modal and
harmonic response analysis is made. The natural frequency and stresses in the
EGR tube are assessed by using CAE Tool ANSYS Mechanical. Using the CAE result
observations, the changes in design of the EGR tube is done to improve its
design. The design of EGR tube is improved by changing thickness, hydroformed
corrugations, materials, or using different brackets. The CAE model results is
also correlated with the testing results on electrodynamic shaker. EGR tube is
assembled on the shaker with engine mating components having the same
orientation as on vehicle. The shaker is used to find resonance frequency and to
carry durability testing of the EGR tube. The results obtained from CAE model
and testing are compared and found satisfactory. All the above efforts enable
analysts to make the first time right design.