Suchergebnisse

Part I. Waste management: Innovation and Quality -- Chapter 1. Development of an innovative controlled drying technology for the recovery of waste from the wine chain in a circular-economy perspective -- Chapter 2. Reduction of food waste and donations of surplus food in retail stores: A survey proposal -- Chapter 3. Enhancement of waste from the agri-food chain as innovative ingredients for the formulation of functional foods and their impact in chronic kidney disease -- Part II. Waste management: Circular economy and sustainability -- Chapter 4. The study of variables that influence the implementation of a waste cycle tracking system: a literature review -- Chapter 5. Quantification of fugitive methane emissions from landfills: an open issue -- Chapter 6. Sustainable organic waste management in small communities: evidence from life cycle-based evaluations -- Chapter 7. Valorisation of by-product and industry waste for date palm fruit by recovering bioactive molecules and possible applications: a circular economy model -- Chapter 8. Valorisation of pomegranate waste and by-products for new models of circular economy -- Chapter 9. Carbon, Water and Energy Footprint. A sustainability assessment for fruit & vegetable losses in Italy -- Chapter 10. Green technologies and LCA for the analysis of bioactive compounds in wheat husk: an integrated study for sustainability assessment -- Chapter 11. Modelling the leather industry waste from the circular economy perspective. A depth-review -- Chapter 12. Application of the MFA methodology for the analysis of paper and cardboard waste in Italy and a focus on the waste management in Apulia -- Chapter 13. Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in a Regional Circular Economy Scenario -- Chapter 14. Closing the cycle by reusing treated wastewater: the role of Prato in the European debate on Circular Economy -- Part III. Circular economy and sustainability issues in several sectors: Energy.-Chapter 15. Natural gas supply in Italy: analysis and perspectives -- Chapter 16. The agro-photovoltaic sector as a possible implementation tool in Sicilian energy transition -- Chapter 17. Redevelopment of industrial brownfields through green hydrogen: evolution and criticalities -- Chapter 18. Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing of a unitized regenerative fuel cell stack: a preliminary study -- Part IV. Circular economy and sustainability issues in several sectors: Leather and textile -- Chapter 19. A Hypothesis of a Lean Warehouse Design for an Italian Textile-Apparel Company -- Chapter 20. Textile industry between past and future in the in the New Museum of Commodity Science -- Chapter 21. Production and consumption trends in the European textile sector and main sustainability challenges -- Chapter 22. The future of the Italian tanning industry considering the recent geopolitical crisis -- Chapter 23. Risk assessment and life cycle approach to optimize the sustainability performance of leather products -- Chapter 24. A combined economic-environmental assessment of an innovative chemical formulation for waterproofing applications in the leather manufacturing industry -- Part V. Circular economy and sustainability issues in several sectors: Mobility, Logistics and Transports -- Chapter 25. Mobility Environmental Profile in the Framework of a Research Project: The "CRESTING" Case -- Chapter 26. University students and mobility. A sustainability analysis -- Chapter 27. Life Cycle Costing in the maritime sector: the case of the extraordinary maintenance of a Roll-on/Roll-off ferry -- Chapter 28. The last-mile delivery process from a life cycle perspective -- Part VI. Circular economy and sustainability issues in several sectors: Technical materials and products -- Chapter 29. Concerns deriving from the sand business and potential substitutes for a sustainable construction sector -- Chapter 30. Reshoring and nearshoring of resources towards making the manufacturing chain of the Italian ceramic industry more resilient and sustainable -- Chapter 31. Definition of indicators relating to the extraction of minerals used in the ceramic sector for LCA -- Chapter 32. Personal Protective Equipment recycling scenarios for the production of reinforced bituminous conglomerates -- Chapter 33. Environmental performance and efficiency in the semiconductor fabrication sector -- Chapter 34. The recovery of materials and management at the end-of-life of ships. Models and strategies for a Critical Raw Materials Circular Market in Europe -- Part VII. Quality, circular economy, and sustainability: a miscellaneous of general facts -- Chapter 35. Entropic Limits of Circular Economy -- Chapter 36. Circular Bioeconomy: An analysis of operational principles and limits -- Chapter 37. Comparison and Contrast between Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Social Innovation -- Chapter 38. Transition to Social Organizational Life Cycle Assessment: connections with social responsibility tools -- Chapter 39. A new approach to improve sustainability: the role of Organizational Life Cycle Assessment (O-LCA) -- Chapter 40. The proposal for the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): towards better environmental data in sustainability reporting -- Chapter 41. ESG indicators and SME: towards a simplified framework for sustainability reporting -- Chapter 42. Women entrepreneurship and new business models for a quality production of Aloe Vera in Jordan -- Chapter 43. Sustainability standards and certifications for the healthcare sector: A literature review on social, economic, and environmental indicators -- Chapter 44. ISO 9001 certification of the Specialization Schools of the Health Area of the University of Padova -- Chapter 45. European University Alliances and good quality assurance practice -- Chapter 46. The inclusion of gender diversity in Italian universities: main priorities and critical issues -- Chapter 47. Patent box as a tax relief tool for companies operating in circular economy context -- Chapter 48. Industrial symbiosis in Sicily: perspectives and criticalities .

1. Smart Dubai: A Post-Modern Utopian Model -- 2. A FRAMEWORK OF THE FINANCIAL REPUTATIONAL RISK: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS TO CONVERT RISK INTO OPPORTUNITY -- 3. Carry Trades in the Wake of Modern Financial Crisis -- 4. Exchange Rate and Real Output within a SVAR framework: Empirical Evidence From Egypt -- 5. The Dialectical Relationship Between SMEs Financial Support and Funding Determinants -- 6. Iran grand strategy of multi hemispheric interference. From the Middle East to the West -- 7. The Role of Intelligence in the Confrontation of ISIS 3.0 and Recommendations for UAE -- 8. Redressal of Disputes using Online Dispute Resolution – The way forward -- 9. Juvenile Center Creative Writing Program "Atrab" -- 10. Food security in the United Arab Emirates -- 11. Privacy as Design Element in Traditional Emirati House and Attire.

A Comprehensive Survey on IIoT solutions: Challenges and issues -- A review of machine learning for smart building energy management -- A Review of the Artificial Neural Network Models for Water Quality Prediction -- Air Pollution Analysis based Raspberry Pi -- An overview of security and privacy in smart grids based IoT solutions -- Application of artificial neural network modeling for the forecast wastewater treatment -- Big Data for Internet of Things: a comparative study Decision Support System for Water Resources Management -- Edge-based Infrared-ultrasonic Radar System for Robotic Obstacle Tracking, Avoidance and Out-of-Sight Remote Control Applications.-Energy Management for Werless sensors -- Intelligent Urban Transport Decision Analysis System Based Big Data -- IoT and Reality Mining for Real-Time flood Prediction -- IoT based WSN for Air Pollution Monitoring -- IoT solutions for smart irrigation monitoring -- SMART Agriculture using IoT -- Thermochemical study of the degradation of the panels of wings in a space shuttle by utilization of HSC Chemistry Software and its database.

An Approach to Cultural Landscapes in the Age of Resilience -- Resilience: a co-evolutionary concept -- Landscape: definitions and operational concepts -- The "Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato": a UNESCO case study between persistence and change -- The "Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato": new identities and continuation of a cultural landscape -- The "Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato": strategies and objectives for a resilient planning -- The "Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces": a UNESCO case study between persistence and change -- The "Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces": new identities and continuation of a cultural landscape -- An integrated management and governance for a productive UNESCO cultural landscape.

Part I. General Introduction -- Chapter 1. Research questions, aims and expected results -- 1.1. A philosophical problem: research questions and aims -- 1.2. Book structure and expected results -- Chapter 2. Methodological remarks -- 2.1. A methodology between reconstruction and interpretation -- 2.1.1. A focus on Adam Smith's style -- 2.2. Adam Smith's articulation of the concept of 'human being' -- 2.3. Thematic contexts of Smith's elaboration of the concept of the human being -- 2.4. A moral glossary on Smith's conception of human beings: merit, virtue and propriety -- Chapter 3. Adam Smith's historical and biographical context -- 3.1. A sketch of Adam Smith's historical framework -- 3.2. Biographical outline of Adam Smith -- Part II. Adam Smith On Nature And Human Nature -- Chapter 4. A semantic overview of 'nature' and 'natural' in Adam Smith's moral philosophy -- 1.1. Nature, human nature and morality -- 1.2. Conclusion -- Chapter 5. A synthesis of Adam Smith's conception of human nature -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Sources and theoretical contexts of Adam Smith's moral conception of human nature -- 2.3. Sociability, the role of language and the human propensity to exchange -- 2.4. Human nature, harmony and society -- 2.5. Human nature and morality: Adam Smith's conception of self-love -- 2.6. Harmony between oneself and the others in Adam Smith's moral philosophy: the desire to better one's condition and the desire to gain deserved approval -- 2.6.1. Some reflections on the role of happiness in Adam Smith's moral philosophy -- 2.7. Conclusion -- Part III. The Origin And Development Of The Self In Adam Smith's Moral Philosophy: History And Natural Self Correction -- Chapter 6. Philosophy of history, morality and human beings -- 1.1. Adam Smith's philosophy of history: conjectural history and four-stage theory -- 1.1.1. History and human nature -- 1.2. Historical context and the self: Adam Smith's conception of the savage -- 1.3. Conclusion -- Chapter 7. Natural self correction and human beings -- 2.1. Natural self correction and morality: infancy, sympathy and self-development -- 2.2. A focus on the psychological origin of the self -- 2.3. Conclusion -- Part IV. Adam Smith's Model Of The Mind: Sympathy, Imagination, The Impartial Spectator And Immediacy -- Chapter 8. Perfect and imperfect sympathy in Adam Smith's moral philosophy -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Passions in Adam Smith's moral philosophy -- 1.2.1. The immediate dimension of passions -- 1.3. Natural and moral imagination -- 1.4. Perfect and imperfect sympathy -- 1.5. The terminological shades of sympathy -- 1.6. Conclusion -- Chapter 9. Immediacy as philosophical problem in Adam Smith's moral theory -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Imagination, human nature and perception -- 2.2.1. Imagination, harmony and aesthetics -- 2.3. Pleasure and pain in Adam Smith's moral philosophy -- 2.4. Harmony, imagination and the impartial spectator -- 2.5. Prudence, the impartial spectator and immediacy -- 2.6. The origin and expression of moraljudgment: the impartial spectator and immediacy -- 2.7. Conclusion -- Conclusions.

1. Introduction -- 2. Reimagining the colonial condition: understanding unhappiness in context to the colonial wound -- 3. Violent Technologies: A Historico-Philosophical Analysis -- 4. Internal Violence: A Critique of Absolute Socialisations -- 5. Corrective Sexual Violence in South Africa: a crime against the deviant Sexualised Other -- 6. Women, violence, and social activism: From Aba women's protest to #EndSARS protests -- 7. An anger-based contextualist account of justifiable violence: An African case study -- 8. Reimagining Civil-Military Relations from a Quadrumvirate Interaction Perspective -- 9. Reading Contemporary Decolonial Iconoclasm in Belgium with Žižek, Yousfi and Fanon -- 10. A postcolonial theory of recognition: Honneth and Fanon on violence and mutual recognition.

Part I. EXPLORING THE SOURCES OF THE CATHOLIC TRADITION -- Chapter 1. Catholic Theology on Economics and Business: A Long Tradition -- Chapter 2. The Anthropological Grounds of Economic Activity -- Chapter 3. A Person-Friendly Ethics -- Chapter 4. Freedom and Commitment to the Common Good -- Part II. ECONOMIC SYSTEM, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY -- Chapter 5. Ethics in the Free Market Economy -- Chapter 6. Identity and Purpose of the Business Firm -- Chapter 7. Responsibility and Sustainability -- Chapter 8. Economic Policymaking and Corporate Governance -- Part III. LEADING BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS -- Chapter 9. Ethics in Decision-Making -- Chapter 10. The Centrality of Work in the Production Process -- Chapter 11. Service to Customers -- Chapter 12. The Christian Ethos in Leadership and Organizational Cultures.

"In global development, corruption entangles many societies, most observably in the vulnerable fabric of developing nations. Examining Corruption and the Sustainable Development Goals unravels the layers of this persistent challenge, meticulously examining its pervasive influence on pursuing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book ventures into the heart of corruption's impacts, spanning economic, social, political, and environmental dimensions.Corruption, manifesting in insidious forms such as bribery, embezzlement, and nepotism, casts a daunting shadow over the integrity of public institutions, eroding public trust crucial for sustainable development initiatives. This book explores case studies, robust theoretical frameworks, and insightful policy perspectives. It is tailored for an audience within the academic research community, scholars, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners thirsty for an understanding of the complex interplay between corruption and sustainable development in the developing world."--

"In today's digital age, cyber threats have become an ever-increasing risk to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. The deep integration of technology into every facet of modern life has given rise to a complex and interconnected web of vulnerabilities. As a result, traditional, sector-specific approaches to cybersecurity have proven insufficient in the face of these sophisticated and relentless adversaries. The need for a transformative solution that transcends organizational silos and fosters cross-sector collaboration, information sharing, and intelligence-driven defense strategies is now more critical than ever.Evolution of Cross-Sector Cyber Intelligent Markets explores the changes occurring within the field of intelligent markets, noting a significant paradigm shift that redefines cybersecurity. Through engaging narratives, real-world examples, and in-depth analysis, the book illuminates the key principles and objectives driving this evolution, shedding light on innovative solutions and collaborative efforts aimed at securing our digital future."--

"The pursuit of sustainability has taken center stage across industries on a global scale. However, many organizations find themselves grappling with the challenge of translating sustainability ideals into practical, long-lasting success. Traditional structures and approaches often fall short, leaving organizations struggling to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and uncertain futures. The need for a comprehensive, holistic solution to sustainable business practices has never been more pressing.Fostering Organizational Sustainability With Positive Psychology addresses the critical gap in the sustainability discourse by showcasing how positive psychology and positive organizational behavior can serve as the linchpin to achieving sustainability in organizations. This book provides a roadmap for establishing these principles as the cornerstone of your sustainable business strategy."--

"In central banking, the need for effective governance and policy transformations has never been more pressing. Central banks serve as the bedrock of a nation's financial stability, and yet, they face an array of complex challenges in the modern era. The delicate balance between autonomy from government influence and the necessity of adapting to external economic forces has become increasingly elusive. As the world grapples with the aftermath of a global pandemic and persistent economic turbulence, the demand for innovative strategies to safeguard economic and financial stability has reached a crescendo. Central bankers, economists, and policy experts are left grappling with the daunting task of navigating these treacherous waters, in dire need of a compass to guide them toward a resilient future.Governance and Policy Transformations in Central Banking is a groundbreaking book that transcends traditional boundaries to offer a comprehensive solution to the complex challenges faced by central banks worldwide. This book not only diagnoses problems, it also presents a meticulously curated collection of new empirical and theoretical chapters that illuminate the path forward. It is an invaluable resource that empowers central banks with the knowledge and tools necessary for development, governance, and policy transformation."--

Chapter 1: Gender Budgeting Response in African Economies: Access and Future Matter -- Chapter 2: Gender Budgeting Responses on Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Lessons from Selected Countries -- Chapter 3: Gender-Responsive Budgeting in Climate Change Financing: A Panacea for Confronting Climate Change Vulnerability in South Africa?- Chapter 4: The Political Economy of Gender-Responsive Budgeting in Nigeria -- Chapter 5: Parliamentary Female Representation and Party Candidate Selection Methods in Zambia -- Chapter 6: The Role of Legislature in Achieving Gender Responsive Budgeting in Nigeria.-Chapter 7: Gender Pay Gap and Pension Fund for Women in South Africa -- Chapter 8: Financial Inclusion for Women in Nigeria: Much Ado About Access -- Chapter 9: Financial Exclusion, Gender, and the Lure of Boko Haram Vesna Markovic and Sven Botha -- Chapter 10: The Role of Gender-budgeting in Mainstreaming Women in Peacebuilding in Africa -- Chapter 11: Can women put their breasts on a hot paraffin lantern and go to sleep? Interrogating the anguish of financing Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) with microcredits in Nigeria. .

"This book will significantly contribute to the education profession by delving into the experiences of educators who use best practices through teaching as activism from an asset-based perspective. The book will also highlight teachers' use of social justice as a framework for educating students and situating activism as an essential part of pedagogical practices"--