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This book encapsulates a period of history of human progress by highlighting crucial social, economic, and cultural dynamics. It presents recent historiography and new analytical tools used to analyze multi-dimensional themes involved in social formation

"Ancient and Medieval World provides an accessible overview of the period ranging from the evolution of human beings to the end of the Middle Ages in Europe. The book intricately weaves in the research findings of the last decade, which brought about new dimensions on social, economic, political, religious and several other themes of the ancient and medieval world. It presents a comprehensive and well-balanced assessment of the various developments, discoveries and debates in human history that paved the way for the modern world. The use of various maps, images, tables and other robust pedagogical features will motivate readers to read more and help them to connect better with the topic. Key Features - Closely integrates recent research and studies on the subject that have appeared over the last decade - Introduction of topics and themes such as Nomadic Groups in Central and West Asia and Religion and Culture in Medieval Europe along with new sub-themes - Provides maps, images, keywords, review questions and extensive bibliography for clearer understanding of themes and issues - Extensive summary at the end of each chapter to help the reader recapitulate better"--

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Soybean in India: At a Glance -- Abstract -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Methodology for Selecting Model through Arima -- 2.1. ARIMA Model -- 2.2. The Box-Jenkins Modeling Procedure -- 3. Resullts and Discussion -- 4. History of Development for Soybean Industry -- 5. Reason for Low Productivity -- Conclusion -- Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Value Addition in Soya Bean: Production of Soya Sauce -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Soy Sowing and Harvesting of Soybeans -- 3. Important Varieties of Soybeans -- 3.1. Quality Characteristics of Soybeans -- 4. Production of Soy Sauce -- 4.1. Raw Materials -- 4.2. Types of Microorganisms and Fermentation Stages of Soy Sauce -- 4.3. Composition of Fermentation Media for Production of Soy Sauce -- 4.3.1. Growth Media for A. oryzae -- 4.3.2. Growth Media for Lactobacillus Delbrueckii -- 4.3.3. Growth Media for S. rouxii (salt tolerant yeast) -- 4.4. Fermentation and Application of Soy Sauce -- 5. Value Addition in Soy Proteins -- 5.1. Nutritional Compositions of Soy Sauces -- 5.2. Benefits of Soy Sauce Consumption -- Conclusion and Future Work -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Biological Effects of Soy Protein and Isoflavones: A Review -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Soy Intake across Different Countries -- 1.2. Nutritional Value of Soybeans -- 1.3. Absorption of Soy Protein -- 1.4. Metabolism of Soy Protein -- 2. Effects of Soy Protein on Some Health Parameters -- 2.1. Effect of Soy Protein and Isoflavones on Lipids -- 2.2. Effect of Soy Food on Breast and Prostate Cancer -- 2.3. Effect of Soy Food on Bones and Menopausal Symptoms -- Conclusion and Current Status -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Modified and Unmodified Soy Protein: A Versatile Protein Supplement -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Habitat and History

PurposeIndia started economic reforms at a rapid pace to catch up the world economy by following the services-led-growth model during the post-liberalisation period. Over the years, the growing unemployment rate posits a re-look into the dynamics of growth model for wider work force participation. In this backdrop, the paper aims to examine the dynamics of structural changes in employment pattern in view of economic growth led by services-led growth model in India.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs a non-linear autoregressive model (NARDL) to examine the effect of the growth rates in three broad economic sectors namely agriculture and allied, services and industry on work force participation representing the employment opportunities in India.FindingsThe results highlight that the rapid expansion of the service sector has not occurred with enough employment opportunities by the same rate. By contrast, the growth in the industrial sector significantly creates employment opportunities in the short and long run. These results support the industry led growth model over the services for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the country.Research limitations/implicationsThe study relies on combined labour force participation rates rather than gender-specific rates. Further, the regulatory, working conditions and economic incentives may affect the gender-specific engagement of the labour force in three broad sectors.Practical implicationsThe results offer important insight into changing patterns in employment with policy lessons. A wider workforce force participation calls for expansion of manufacturing activities through pro-industry programmes.Originality/valueThe study makes pioneer efforts to examine the dynamics of labour force participation with respect to the growth of three broad economic sectors of the Indian economy. The results provide new insights with policy implications for the changing employment pattern and policy response.

Among the inhabitants of medieval Indian cities, the largest group was naturally represented by its workforce. They were a crucial element in the urban dynamics of these cities. Ahmadabad, during the seventeenth century, was the leading manufacturing hub of Gujarat besides being the administrative headquarters of that province. This ensured varied employment opportunities for different categories of labourers and artisans residing in the city and its neighbourhood. Leveraging several analytical tools, the present study is an attempt to provide an insight into the contribution of the workforce behind the economic prosperity of Ahmadabad in the seventeenth century.

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the predictability of stock returns under risk and uncertainty of a set of 11 emerging equity markets (EEMs) during the pre- and post-crash periods.


Design/methodology/approach
Listed indices are considered to serve the proxy of stock markets with a structural break in data for the period: 2000-2014. As preliminary results highlight the significant autocorrelations in stock returns, Threshold-GARCH (1,1) model is used to estimate the conditional volatility, which is further decomposed into expected and unexpected volatility.


Findings
Results highlight that the volatility has symmetric impact on stock returns during the pre-crash period and asymmetric impact during the post-crash period. While testing the relationship of stock returns, a significant positive (negative) relationship is found with expected volatility during the pre-crash (post-crash) periods. The stock returns are found positively related to unexpected volatility.


Research limitations/implications
Business, political and other market conditions of sample stock markets are fundamentally different. These economies were liberalized in different years, which may affect the degree of integration with international equity markets.


Practical implications
The findings highlight that investors consider the impact of expected volatility in forecasting of stock returns during the growth period. They realize returns in commensurate to risk of their portfolios. However, they significantly reduce their investments in response to expected volatility during the recession period. The positive relationship between stock returns and unexpected volatility highlights the fact that investors realize extra returns for exposing their portfolios to unexpected volatility.


Originality/value
Pioneer efforts are made by using T-GARCH (1,1) procedure to analyse the problem. Given the emergence of emerging equity markets, new insight in dynamics of stock returns provide interesting findings for portfolio diversification under risk and uncertainty.

Political participation entails citizens engagement to exert influence on the political process and policies in a desired direction. Therein, participation of the youth has significance as a transient yet constantly receiving community with potential to shape the course of history in any society. The activities and functions of youth organizations have been pivotal in effecting changes in the twentieth century Asian socio-political and economic realms. Under the similar circumstances, the Peoples Republic of China appears to be continuously evolving its social, economic, political and cultural regimes in response to the fluctuating demands of the citizens and the youth. This Essay fathoms changes in political participations of the youth in China, its implication on the Communist Youth League and how the Communist Youth League responds in the era of Market Economy.