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The project "Dialogues on the appropriate management of substances of concern in the circular economy" aimed to create a common and well-founded understanding of the challenges that arise at the interfaces of chemicals and waste legislation between experts from industries and businesses and the national authorities from both regulatory areas. To this end, three workshops were held with participants from business and the specialised authorities, each of which focused on a selected aspect of the interface. Based on the expert discussions, the authors identified and described approaches for action that contribute to strengthening the circular economy and ensuring effective risk management in the circulation of materials containing hazardous chemicals.

Ziel des Vorhabens war es, dass die teilnehmenden Projektpartner das Umweltbundesamt (UBA) bei den Aufgaben zur Umsetzung der Meeresstrategie-Rahmenrichtlinie (MSRL) und der dazu erforderlichen Kooperationen auf nationaler, regionaler und EU-Ebene fachlich unterstützen und begleiten. Dazu wurden nach Bedarf und auf Anforderung verschiedene Themenkomplexe zur Weiterentwicklung von Indikatoren und Bewertungssystemen, zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Maßnahmen sowie zur Information der Öffentlichkeit bearbeitet.

"For as long as mankind has existed, people have worked. Needless to say the nature of work has changed tremendously: our distant ancestors were mostly hunters and collectors, but nowadays people work with data, 'goods' or other people, or provide services. What has not changed is that we still spend a substantial part of our lives working. It is therefore not surprising that some people's work is about understanding the nature and conditions of the work of others in an attempt to explain, predict and improve it. These are work psychologists, teachers, trainers and practitioners in work psychology, as well as those who study the phenomenon of work and worker behavior: the researchers"--

Setting the scene -- Family matters : Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe 1867-1987 -- Encountering the tropics 1898-1899 -- Mobility and cultures of expedition 1900-1903 -- Networks of knowledge and exploring Upper Burma 1904-1910 -- Deepening connections: Rangoon, Mount Victoria and the Andaman Islands 1911-1912 -- Hill Stations, plant hunting and the Irrawaddy-Salween Divide 1913-14 -- Maymyo botanic garden and the final Burmese days 1915-1921.

"Russo-Ukrainian War: Implications for the Asia Pacific explores the implications of the Russo-Ukrainian war for American and Chinese engagement in the Asia Pacific. It interprets Russia's invasion of Ukraine which began on February 24, 2022 as part of a complex double game where the Kremlin and Washington simultaneously spar, bluffing for high stakes despite catastrophic risks in the name of lofty ideals, while pursuing expedient default agendas. Both sides champion virtuous global orders compatible with their tastes and objectives. Washington seeks to compel Moscow to abide by its rules and vice-versa. The immediate impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War on the Asia Pacific has been to confirm Chinese President Xi Jinping's perception that Washington is committed to low-cost, regime-changing Cold War with China to preserve its status as the world's preeminent superpower. Washington is willing to increase hard power defense spending modestly to tackle the Taiwan and South China Sea issues, but will not compete with China in an arms race, curtail productivity stifling government over-regulation and social spending or curb China's abusive state trading. Emboldened by what Washington considers America's successes in the Russo-Ukrainian proxy war, American President Joe Biden plans to reinforce military spending with attitude management campaigns, moral suasion and coalitions of the willing including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - efforts to spark Chinese color revolution and regime change. Biden diplomatically calls his policy Cold Peace, but his actions bespeak Cold War. Amid the power contestation among the United States, Russia and China, it is naïve in the contemporary world to suppose that the three major powers can permanently subjugate each other. Wise leadership requires satisficing for the attainable good rather than striving for the delusional best"--

"In his historic 1919 dissent, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes named, and thus catalyzed the creation of, the marketplace of ideas. This conceptual space has, ever since, been used to give shape to American constitutional notions of the freedom of expression. It has also eluded clear definition, as jurists and scholars have contested its meaning for more than a century. In The Structure of Ideas, Jared Schroeder takes on the task of mapping the various iterations of the marketplace, from its early foundations in Enlightenment beliefs in universal truths and rational actors, to its increasingly expansive parameters for protecting expression in the arenas of commercial, corporate, and online speech. Schroeder contends that in today's information landscape, marked by the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, the marketplace is failing to provide a space where truths succeed and falsity fails. AI and networked technologies have thoroughly overpowered all traditional pictures of the marketplace up to now. Schroeder proposes various theoretical interventions that would revise the marketplace for the current moment, and concludes by describing a new space built around algorithms, AI, and virtual communication."

"The rapid increase in popularity of major streaming services is having a massive impact on more traditional media outlets. Over-the-Top (OTT) Media is the term given to these types of services, which bypass the traditional media sources through an internet connection. How will OTT media force traditional forms of media to adjust and adapt in order to remain relevant? The Rise of Over-the-Top (OTT) Media and Implications for Media Consumption and Production is a timely edited volume that delves into the transformative emergence of Over-the-Top (OTT) media, which is reshaping the landscape of media consumption and production. The book traces the historical roots of OTT media, establishing a contextual understanding of its rapid rise and impact on the industry. Analyzing the complex web of business models and revenue streams in the OTT industry, the publication sheds light on the competitive dynamics, the entry of new players, and the subsequent effects on traditional media companies. It offers a fresh perspective, recognizing OTT media as a distinct and transformative medium, different from conventional film and television studies. Navigating the myriad aspects of OTT media, the book examines market trends and dynamics, showcasing the intricate technological infrastructure of OTT services, encompassing platforms, devices, and delivery methods. Engaging with contemporary issues, the book investigates the intersections of OTT media with news, entertainment, advertising, marketing, and the global south, fostering a holistic understanding of its far-reaching impact. As an essential reference for scholars, researchers, and media professionals, this book not only helps unravel the complexities of this rapidly evolving medium but also equips its readers with valuable insights to navigate the dynamic digital media landscape."--

"The reverberations of an unparalleled labor shortage echo through service-based industries, leaving the hospitality, tourism, and food and beverage sectors grappling with a critical challenge. The fallout from the 2020-2021 global health crisis has laid bare a systemic flaw: the absence of sustainable career pathways for front-line workers. From airlines to cruise ships, theme parks to restaurants, and bars, the shortage of front-line workers has reached a critical level, preventing organizations from operating at full capacity even as public health restrictions are lifted. This crisis stems not only from the economic aftermath of the pandemic but also from the longstanding neglect within these industries to cultivate a resilient front-line workforce. Front-line positions, often considered transient and unskilled, lack the structured development pipelines that other professional industries utilize successfully. As organizations struggle to address these workforce challenges, Career Pathways and Professional Identities for Front-Line Workers in the Service Industries serves as a guide filled with solutions in the face of industry-wide adversity.Career Pathways and Professional Identities for Front-Line Workers in the Service Industries responds to the urgency within the hospitality, restaurant, and tourism industries, by applying the dynamics of the 4th Industrial Revolution and the Gig Economy, to propose innovative solutions to engineer sustainable career pathways and foster professional identities. Ideal for employers, educators, and researchers involved in these industries, the book aims to guide organizations in optimizing operations, implementing leadership-focused succession planning, and minimizing the impact of labor fluctuations. From an academic perspective, it harmonizes industry-focused programs, offering a distinct element for hospitality, restaurant, and tourism management curricula. Additionally, it opens avenues for research on transitioning low-pay roles into meaningful, long-term careers with a focus on continuous improvement."--

"The Oxford Handbook on Space Security focuses on the interaction between space technology and international and national security processes. This volume theorizes the development and governance of space security and analyzes the specific pressure points currently challenging that regime. Space security is a complex assemblage of societal risks and benefits that result from space-based capabilities and is currently in a period of transformation as innovative processes are rapidly changing the underlying assumptions about stability in the space domain. This volume takes an analytically-eclectic approach to assessing space security from an international relations (IR) theory perspective. It builds an understanding of space security, infused with the theory and practice of IR and advances analysis of key states and regions as well as specific capabilities. It draws on the expertise of a set of scholars who bring a range of analytical and theoretical perspectives to bear on the empirical changes affecting space security. Space security is currently in a period of great transition as new technologies are emerging and states openly pursue counterspace capabilities. This volume brings together scholarship from a group of leading experts that helps to explain how these contemporary changes will affect future security in, from, and through space"--