Effect of Work Experience on Psychological Capital and Job Satisfaction among Employees
subject: Job satisfaction; Psychological capital; Work experience
description: In todays fast-paced workplaces, where technology is evolving at a dizzying rate, professionals face a myriad of problems. Their inability to strike a healthy work-life balance may lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with their job. Consequently, in order to achieve flexible, long-term growth and job happiness, businesses should support their employees good psychological development. Primary data was acquired from employees in the automotive manufacturing company, totalling 95 individuals, using standardized questionnaires that had a good level of reliability and validity. The results indicated that there is no significant effect of work experience on the psychological capital of employees (F = 1.21; p < 0.30) and their job satisfaction (F = 0.35; p < 0.70). The major findings indicate that regardless of an employees level of experience, there is no substantial variation in the psychological capital and job satisfaction of the employees. This variation may also arise because of other specific factors. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu, Dr. Anand Pratap Singh, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari, Ms. Akriti Varshney, Ms. Priya Lanka, Ms. Aankur Pradhan, Dr. Neeraj Panwar, Dr. Kumud Sapru Wangnue; individual chapters, the contributors.
creator: Agarwal N.; Vallikad M.; Agarwal N.
source: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care, pp. 108-113.
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104034422-4; 978-103298046-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Agarwal N., Department of Psychology, School of Health Sciences, Sushant University, Haryana, Gurugram, India; Vallikad M., Practicing Psychotherapist; Agarwal N., Department of Psychology, CHRIST deemed to be University, NCR, Delhi, India

Navigating the ethical landscape of artificial intelligence: Challenges, frameworks, and responsible deployment
description: In artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) has become a game-changing concept that allows systems to learn from experience and get better without explicit programming. This chapter explores the main ideas, techniques, and applications of ML, offering a succinct introduction to the field. The first step in the process is to gain a basic understanding of supervised learning, which is the process by which algorithms learn to make predictions or judgements from labelled training data. Next, we introduce unsupervised learning, which emphasizes finding patterns in unlabelled data and frequently results in interesting findings and clustering. To emphasize the importance of reinforcement learning in decision-making processes, the paradigm is presented where agents learn by interacting with an environment and receiving feedback. Ideas related to ML, such as feature engineering, model assessment, and the balance between variance and bias, are discussed. The significance of quality data in ML applications is emphasized, along with the impact of data pretreatment on model performance. It also clarifies how neural networks, a branch of ML, simulate the workings of the human brain. The ability of deep learning, a branch of ML that makes use of multi-layered neural networks, to handle challenging tasks such as speech and picture recognition is being investigated. In order to emphasize the necessity of responsible ML model deployment and usage, practical factors are emphasized, including the significance of ethical considerations and responsible AI. The final section of the chapter offers a preview of MLs future, discussing issues and trends that practitioners and researchers should be aware of. This chapter essentially functions as a thorough introduction to ML principles, providing an overview of the wide range of ML approaches, applications, and ethical issues that support the technologys transformative potential across a range of industries. 2025 selection and edito…
creator: Nanjundan P.; Indu P.V.; Thomas L.
source: Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Engineering Applications, pp. 1-13.
publisher: CRC Press
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104026546-8; 978-103276581-5
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Nanjundan P., Department of Data Science, CHRIST University, Maharashtra, Lavasa, India; Indu P.V., Department of Data Science, CHRIST University, Maharashtra, Lavasa, India; Thomas L., CHRIST University, Maharashtra, Lavasa, India

Role of Perceived Social Support and Sense of Coherence Towards Quality of Life Among People Seeking Treatment for Substance Use
subject: Perceived social support; Quality of life; Sense of coherence; Substance use
description: A significant portion of individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder confront societal neglect and escalating stigma. This heightened pressure contributes to increased stress and the emergence of comorbid psychiatric conditions alongside their existing affliction. Considering it to be a significant untouched area, the current empirical research was undertaken to explore the role of psychological factors towards quality of life among people seeking treatment for substance use. To accomplish the proposed objectives a correlation design had been adopted and standardized psychological measures were administered on a sample of 100 participants who were registered under residential rehabilitation programs. The data was analyzed using SPSS statistical software and the findings revealed a significant positive correlation of perceived social support and a sense of coherence with quality of life, i.e., r = 0.72 (p <.001) and r = 0.68 (p <.001), respectively. Further, perceived social support and sense of coherence also emerged as predictors (R2 = 55%) of quality of life among people seeking treatment for substance use. Findings provide strong advocacy that people seeking treatment for substance use should be provided with social support which in turn helps them to hold a sense of coherence and ultimately both contributes to their overall quality of life. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu, Dr. Anand Pratap Singh, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari, Ms. Akriti Varshney, Ms. Priya Lanka, Ms. Aankur Pradhan, Dr. Neeraj Panwar, Dr. Kumud Sapru Wangnue; individual chapters, the contributors.
creator: Jeswani P.; Mukherjee S.
source: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care, pp. 114-120.
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104034422-4; 978-103298046-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Jeswani P., Department of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Behavioral and Medical Sciences, C.G, Raipur, India; Mukherjee S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), NCR, Delhi, India

Enhancing Customer Satisfaction and Sales in Retail Environments: A Personalized Augmented Reality Approach for Dynamic Product Recommendations
subject: Adoption factors; Augmented reality; Customer satisfaction; Deep learning integration; Employee productivity; Inventory management; Long-term effectiveness; Personalized product recommendations; Retail industry; User experience
description: This article explores the potential transformative impact of integrating augmented reality (AR) technology with personalized product recommendations in the retail industry. By leveraging ARs ability to overlay digital information onto the physical world, retailers can offer tailored suggestions based on individual preferences, past purchases, and real-time contextual cues, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis, the study investigates user experience, adoption factors, and the long-term effectiveness of AR-deep learning integration in retail settings. Findings reveal significant improvements in customer satisfaction, sales performance, inventory management, and employee productivity with the implementation of AR-Deep Learning technology. Additionally, the article presents an innovative framework that seamlessly integrates AR and deep learning models, demonstrating high accuracy in object recognition, real-time interaction, and enhanced user experience across various industries. While highlighting the studys limitations and areas for further research, this article underscores the importance of customer-centric strategies and technological innovation in optimizing the retail experience and driving business growth. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
creator: Shaji A.K.; Sankar S.; Uma V.R.
source: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol-555, pp. 143-154.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21984182
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Shaji A.K., Department of Professional Accounting and Finance, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Sankar S., Department of Professional Accounting and Finance, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Uma V.R., Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

Self-silencing and Attitude Towards Women in the Contemporary World: A Millennial Generation Perspective
subject: Attitude towards women; Contemporary; Indian socio-cultural perspective; Millennial; Self-silencing
description: Society, including governments and other social agents, advocates for gender equality professionally and personally. Social media, online trends, music, the manufacturing industry, and many more such agencies create inequality in various unorganized forms. Inequality is experienced by people globally, irrespective of their gender, religion, caste, color, socio-economic status, culture, country of origin, sexual preferences, language, food preferences, political ideologies, and so on. By and large, women, irrespective of their gender roles, become the victims, and society develops a stereotype about them, but they keep themselves silent. From developmental aspects, mankind is a part of modern society but still holds a more traditional and conservative attitude towards women. The matter of surprise is the woman herself finds own self trapped in those conventional social norms and chooses to be silent. Being into multiple gender roles, she never externalizes self-perception (as she tends to judge herself by how she thinks other people see her); perceives care as self-sacrifice (putting the other persons needs in front of her own); silences the self (dont speak about own feelings in an intimate relationship when she knows they will cause disagreement) and has divided self (as she finds it harder to be herself when she is in a close relationship than when she is on her own). Considering the same, the current study focuses on understanding the association between self-silencing and attitudes toward women in contemporary society. For this purpose, correlational design was followed, and standardized tools about self-silencing and attitudes towards women were administered to a sample of 101 emerging adults. The present statistical outcomes revealed that younger millennials (born between 1991 and 96) hold a more pro-feminist attitude, whereas older millennials (born between 1981 to 85) still hold more conventional attitudes towards women (t = -3.58; p <.001). It was also foun…
creator: Manna A.; Ahirwar S.; Panwar N.; Kumar S.
source: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care, pp. 40-45.
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104034422-4; 978-103298046-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Manna A., Department of Sciences, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Ahirwar S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Panwar N., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Kumar S., Department of Psychology, Govt. College Jassia, Haryana, Rohtak, India

Does ESG Integration Enhance Financial Performance in Emerging Economies? A Systematic Review of Brics
subject: BRICS; Emerging economies; ESG; Financial performance; Sustainability; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Systematic literature review
description: A growing wave of environmental and social problems is driving the world's focus on sustainability, and the UN's creation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG-focused investments are giving this movement a strong push. Today, investors consider ethical and moral principles coupled with monetary factors. ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, is a set of factors used to judge how well a company runs. These factors look at how the company protects the environment, treats its workers and society, and manages itself fairly and effectively. The present study is a systematic literature review of ESG and its influence on the firm financial performance of BRICS nations. The majority of the existing literature places focus on ESG in the developed world and this study aims to bridge this divide by focusing on Emerging economiesBRICS. The majority of the studies reveal a positive association between ESG and firm financial performance. The findings reveal the primary financial variables that affect ESG performance in BRICS countries such as firm size, debt ratios, weighted average cost of capital, return on equity (ROE), return on capital (ROC), Returns on Sales (ROS), Return on Assets (ROA), transparency levels, and financial leverage. Various theories such as Long-term gains, Institutional theory, Stakeholder theory, and Legitimacy Theory have laid the foundation for the research in the area. The review highlights the need for uniform ESG frameworks and enhanced disclosures to foster responsible investment practices in emerging economies like BRICS nations, providing valuable insights for companies, investors, and regulatory bodies. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
creator: Cherian S.; Seranmadevi R.
source: Studies in Big Data, Vol-158, pp. 383-395.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21976503
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Cherian S., Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India; Seranmadevi R., Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India

Mind and Nature: Study on Mental Health, Nature Connectedness, Pro-Nature Conservation Behaviors and Geographical Green Cover among Indian Adults
subject: Geographical green cover; India; Mental health; Nature connectedness; Pro-nature conservation behaviours
description: For centuries the relation between mind and nature has been represented through literature, songs and cultural traditions. However with increasing urgency of the climate crisis and the corresponding growing distance between humans and nature, we find very limited scientific work exploring their relationship, which could perhaps help re-bridge the connection between the two. A significant, yet not directly observable, and often overlooked impact of the climate crisis is its impact on mental health. This study looks at this relationship in the Indian context, through a relatively unexplored perspective, by investigating the effects of nature connectedness (NC), pro-nature conservation behaviours (ProCoB) and geographical green cover (GGC) on mental health (MH) among middle-aged adults residing in India, and the existing inter-relationships. 180 middle-aged Indian adults, selected through purposive and snowball sampling, from across 21 states and 2 Union Territories (UTs), were administered questionnaires through a Google form. Their data was collected and scored, and the GGC was calculated for each state/ UT from the India State of Forest Report 2021. Correlation and Regression analysis were conducted on the scores using SPSS. A positive and statistically significant correlation exists between the variables NC, ProCoB and MH; NC, MH and GGC; and NC and ProCoB. NC and ProCoB predict MH. Gardening also predicts MH. The findings are new and contribute to the field of Environmental Psychology. It provides a scientific basis for the often romanticized relationship between man and nature as found in literature. It has great implications for the future, such as increasing awareness and understanding, and planning interventions to improve both environment and wellbeing. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu, Dr. Anand Pratap Singh, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari, Ms. Akriti Varshney, Ms. Priya Lanka, Ms. Aankur Pradhan, Dr. Neeraj Panwar, Dr. Kumud Sapru Wangnue; i…
creator: Nair N.; Pathak S.; Majumdar I.G.
source: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care, pp. 101-107.
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104034422-4; 978-103298046-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Nair N., Department of Psychology, CHRIST Deemed to be University, NCR, Delhi, India; Pathak S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST Deemed to be University, NCR, Delhi, India; Majumdar I.G., Department of Psychology, CHRIST Deemed to be University, NCR, Delhi, India

Genetic Diversity of Garcinia gummi-gutta and Sustainable Utilization
description: The chapter discusses the consequences of using Garcinia gummi-gutta, often known as Malabar Tamarind, sustainably while diving into the complex web of genetic variation inside the crop. Giving a thorough overview, the chapter starts by detailing the botanical and genetic traits of this enigmatic species, revealing the morphological quirks and genetic differences that make it distinct. Examining the range and preferred habitats helps to highlight the ecological niches that are essential to its existence. It delves intently into the complex web of phytochemicals found in various plant parts and explains their range of biological functions. A crucial component of this study is a thorough examination of the techniques used to gauge the genetic diversity of populations of G. gummi-gutta. The assessment of G. gummi-gutta's conservation status indicates that threats to the species genetic richness need to be taken seriously and quickly addressed. The difficulties in attaining sustainable use are examined in detail, offering a comprehensive grasp of the nuances related to overexploitation and conservation initiatives. This study of G. gummi-gutta offers evidence of the complex interplay in the field of botanical resources between genetic diversity, conservation, and sustainable use. 2025 Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy.
creator: Scaria S.S.; Joseph K.S.; Dandin V.S.; Shameer P.S.
source: Genetic Diversity of Fruits and Nuts: Sustainable Utilization, pp. 146-158.
publisher: CRC Press
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104031239-1; 978-103277911-9
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Scaria S.S., Department of Life Science, School of Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Joseph K.S., Department of Life Science, School of Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Dandin V.S., Department of Biology, JSS RSH PU College, Dharwad, 580004, India; Shameer P.S., ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India

Financial Vulnerability in Households: Dissecting the Roots of Financial Instability
subject: Digitalized payments; Financial capability; Financial socialization; Financial stress
description: The phenomenon of household financial vulnerability, defined by unexpected shocksin income and expenditures, carries major implications for both individual households and the overall economy of a nation. For a considerable time, household debt has been widely acknowledged as the primary determinant of household financial vulnerability. This study aims to extend the analysis beyond the scope of household debt. Middle-income households may experience financial difficulties when faced with unexpected changes in income and expenses. These challenges can arise from several circumstances, including the inability to engage in discretionary activities such as dining out or vacations. For a very long time, it has been posited that low-income households exclusively experience financial vulnerability. Hence, it is imperative to thoroughly examine the concept of household financial vulnerability and its underlying factors to enhance households' ability to withstand adversities and better clarify the matter. In light of the prevailing economic recession triggered by the global pandemic and the ongoing confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, the significance of the matter is further underscored. This study aims to comprehensively define household financial vulnerability and examine its relationship with financial capability, digitalized payments, financial stress, and financial socialization. The current study anticipates establishing a foundational framework for future research endeavors in this specific field. Moreover, this paper also explores potential avenues for future research. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
creator: Biju D.S.; Tantia V.
source: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol-555, pp. 339-350.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21984182
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Biju D.S., Department of Commerce, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Tantia V., Department of Commerce, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

From Beans to Business: A Rise of Coffee Preneurs in Kodagu, Karnataka
subject: Coffee; Coffee farming and Kodagu; Coffee Preneurs; Entrepreneurship; Motivational factors
description: Coffee is the world's third most consumed beverage after water and tea. India stands at the 7th position as the largest coffee exporter globally, with a significant contribution of 72.5% from Karnataka and 33% from Kodagu alone. This region plays a crucial role in the country's coffee industry, making it a vital component of India's economy, and 80% of the residents of Kodagu rely on coffee cultivation for their livelihood. Coffee farming is considered an annual crop that requires the generated income to be cycled to the subsequent year's coffee cultivation. Planters face numerous challenges during their production, which forces them to sell or convert their agricultural lands into concrete lands (buildings) or convert them into resorts, thereby changing their occupation, which makes coffee sustainability questionable. Therefore, coffee farmers have recently adopted an entrepreneurial approach to augment their income sources and support their livelihoods and occupations. This study aims to assess the key drivers of coffee farmers opting for entrepreneurial activities to assist coffee farming in Kodagu, Karnataka. This study has revealed that additional income, passion for farming, business skills, available resources, opportunity, satisfaction, innovation, creativity, unfair market prices, education, and socialising platforms are the key determining factors for coffee farmers to choose entrepreneurship. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
creator: Shivani M.P.; Iyer A.S.
source: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol-555, pp. 805-814.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21984182
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Shivani M.P., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Iyer A.S., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India

Exploring the Impact of Disengagement on the Burnout Among ICU Nurses of Indian Private Hospitals: The Influence of Perceived Organization Support
subject: Burnout; Disengagement; Perceived organisation support
description: Among healthcare workers, the nursing workforce has a high intensity of burnout which occurs as a response to the pressure they face at their workplace. Burnout in nursing professionalsis a widespread phenomenon characterized by a reduction in nurses energy that manifests in emotional exhaustion, lack of encouragement, and feelings of frustration and may lead to a decrease in work efficacy. This is a significant issue in human services that needs to be addressed.Several studies have been done on nurses; however, burnout in Indian ICU nurses has not received much attention. Intensive Care Units are specialized hospital areas requiring constant attention and vigorous patient care. Studies state that ICU nurses have to be more alert due to the severity of the illness in patients. Nurses in ICUs face many challenges at work which could lead to burnout. Disengagement is one such factor that might lead to burnout in nurses. When people experience disengagement, they feel detached from their workplace. Previous studies indicate that due to pandemic experiences, nurses are disengaging at a rate twice that of other healthcare staff. The challenging demands of their work have significantly affected the nurse's psychological wellness and overall health. Limited studies have been done on ICU nurse disengagement and its effect on burnout in Indian settings. Therefore, the study aims to examine how nurse disengagement affects the burnout they experience. Healthcare organizations must prioritize the support to be extended and care for the nurses well-being to prevent further disengagement. Nurses may become more committed to the organization when they feel supported by hospital administrators and have lighter workloads. This paper focuses on exploring the consequences of disengagement on burnout experienced by ICU nurses and the influence of Perceived Organizational Support (POS) between them. The sample used for the study was 449 nurses working in the ICU divisions of private hos…
creator: Kamath R.R.; Kumar A.A.; Seshadri V.
source: Studies in Big Data, Vol-158, pp. 111-126.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21976503
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Kamath R.R., Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India; Kumar A.A., Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India; Seshadri V., Christ (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India

Artificial Intelligence Empowered Smart Manufacturing for Modern Society: A Review
subject: Artificial intelligence; Smart era; Smart manufacturing; Society 5.0
description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the realm of smart manufacturing, shaping the landscape of modern society. This paper delves into the application of AI in smart manufacturing and its profound impact on various aspects of society, from industrial processes to daily life. We discuss how AI-driven technologies optimize efficiency, sustainability, and quality in manufacturing, enabling Society 5.0s vision of a harmonious convergence between technology and humanity. From intelligent automation to predictive analytics and personalized experiences, we uncover the multifaceted role of AI in shaping the future of smart manufacturing and its broader implications for a modern, interconnected society. 2024 Scrivener Publishing LLC.
creator: Tyagi A.K.; Bhatt P.; Chidambaram N.; Kumari S.
source: Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Digital Twin for Smart Manufacturing, pp. 55-83.
publisher: wiley
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-139430360-1; 978-139430357-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Tyagi A.K., Department of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India; Bhatt P., CSE Department, PIET, Parul University, Gujarat, India; Chidambaram N., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Maharashtra, Pune, India; Kumari S., Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India

Role of Triguna Personality Towards Emotional Expression in Relation to Emotional Regulation
subject: Daughters; Emotional expression; Emotional regulations; Mothers; Socio-cultural perspective; Triguna personality
description: With the changing times, people are more aware of their emotions regarding how to express and regulate them. The present generation is more active and expressive than the previous generation as they understand the significance of emotions in ones life. The body of literature claims that a person with better emotional understanding and expression is expected to have meaningful emotional regulation irrespective of the generation they represent. Traditional Indian Philosophy defines three essential characteristics, Sattva (purity, harmony), Rajas (activity, passion), and Tamas (resistance, darkness), that influence human behavior and experience. The degree to which one of the gunas predominates in an individual, to that extent, we characterize that person with that guna. The complicated interactions between Trigunas personality, emotional expression, and emotional regulation are examined. Considering the available facts, the present research focuses on exploring the association between emotional expression and emotion regulation strategies and the effect of the triguna personality in it, across two generations within the family. To accomplish this, a cross-sectional research design will be used to explore the generational difference, followed by a correlational research design to study the associations among variables for participants within each group. Participants would include the parents (mothers, 45 to 50 years) and their children (siblings, 18 to 24 years). The data was collected from 30 families. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu, Dr. Anand Pratap Singh, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari, Ms. Akriti Varshney, Ms. Priya Lanka, Ms. Aankur Pradhan, Dr. Neeraj Panwar, Dr. Kumud Sapru Wangnue; individual chapters, the contributors.
creator: Sharma S.; Singh S.; Ahirwar S.; Panwar N.
source: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care, pp. 160-167.
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104034422-4; 978-103298046-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Sharma S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Singh S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Ahirwar S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Panwar N., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India

Bridging the Digital Chasm: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Digital Divide in Shaping Healthcare Professionals
subject: Digital device usage; Digital divide; Healthcare; Healthcare professionals
description: Industry 5.0 has ushered in a transformative era for the healthcare industry, propelling it towards a digitally empowered ecosystem. This paradigm shift underscores the indispensability of integrating advanced digital technologies into healthcare, not merely as an option but as a crucial necessity. This research delves into the profound impact of Industry 5.0 on healthcare, emphasizing the intersection of digital technologies, patient-centric care, and sustainable practices. Central to the investigation is the digital divide, which manifests as a catalytic intrusion into the healthcare sector's digital landscape. Regardless of demographic considerations among healthcare providers, the existing digital divide manifests in varying levels of access, skill, and offline outcomes and benefits. Our study meticulously explores the intricate dynamics of the digital divide within healthcare professionals, highlighting its influence on micro-level patient experience. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
creator: Thomas J.V.; Mallika Sankar M.
source: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol-555, pp. 57-62.
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 21984182
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Thomas J.V., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Mallika Sankar M., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India

Blockchain for Enhancing Security and Privacy in the Smart Healthcare
subject: Blockchain; privacy; security; smart healthcare
description: The rapid digitalization of healthcare systems and the growing integration of smart technologies have made robust security and patient privacy protection critical concerns. Traditional healthcare systems struggle with maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of sensitive patient data. This section explores how blockchain technology can serve as a transformative solution to address these challenges and elevate security and privacy standards in smart healthcare environments. Blockchain, a decentralized and tamper-resistant distributed ledger technology, offers a novel approach to secure data sharing and storage. In the realm of smart healthcare, blockchain can establish a transparent and immutable record of patient information, medical history, and treatment plans, ensuring data integrity by thwarting unauthorized modifications and tampering. The cryptographic features inherent in blockchain provide a strong basis for safeguarding patient privacy. Smart contracts, which are programmable and self-executing scripts on the blockchain, enable precise access control, permitting only authorized entities to access specific patient data. Additionally, the utilization of decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials enhances patient identity management, mitigating the risks of identity theft and unauthorized access. This section also delves into case studies and ongoing initiatives leveraging blockchain in smart healthcare applications. From electronic health records (EHRs) and interoperability to medical supply chain management, the adoption of blockchain technology showcases promising outcomes in enhancing security, transparency, and privacy. Various challenges and potential drawbacks of implementing blockchain in healthcare are also explored in this section. In conclusion, the integration of blockchain technology in smart healthcare holds significant potential for transforming data security and privacy practices. As the healthcare sector e…
creator: Tyagi A.K.; Seranmadevi R.
source: Digital Twin and Blockchain for Smart Cities, pp. 343-370.
publisher: wiley
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-139430356-4; 978-139430353-3
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Tyagi A.K., Department of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Seranmadevi R., Department of Professional Studies, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India

Violence Prevention Climate and Turnover Intention: Mediating Role of Spirit at Work and Emotional Exhaustion
subject: Burnout; IT employees; Spirit at work; Turnover intention; Violence prevention climate; Workplace violence
description: Workplace violence is a costly organizational problem. Violence prevention, incorporating employee perspectives on safe working policies, is crucial. A safe environment can enhance spirit at work, reducing burnout and turnover intention. This study investigates the relationship between violence prevention climate, emotional exhaustion, spirit at work, and turnover intention. Standardized tools were administered to 146 IT professionals aged 30-40 years. Results showed violence prevention climate positively correlated with spirit at work (r = 0.39; p < 0.001) and negatively with emotional exhaustion (r = -0.40; p < 0.001) and turnover intention (r = -0.35; p < 0.001). Emotional exhaustion mediated the relationship between violence prevention climate and turnover intention (b = -0.23; p < 0.001), while spirit at work did not show mediation. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu, Dr. Anand Pratap Singh, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari, Ms. Akriti Varshney, Ms. Priya Lanka, Ms. Aankur Pradhan, Dr. Neeraj Panwar, Dr. Kumud Sapru Wangnue; individual chapters, the contributors.
creator: Kalra S.; Panwar N.; Gorsy C.
source: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care, pp. 185-190.
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 2025-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104034422-4; 978-103298046-1
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Kalra S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Panwar N., Department of Psychology, Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Gorsy C., Department of Psychology, Ch. Bansilal Govt. College for Women, Haryana, Tosham, Bhiwani, India

Implementation of AI in manufacturing industries a case study
description: Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting progressively integrated into nearly every facet of our existence. Its applications are ubiquitous and ever-evolving, spanning fields such as autonomous vehicles, geology, medicine, and art. AI has, however, posed as many questions as it has answered. These include the definition and application of the technology (viz., assisted, augmented, or independent intellect), the question of whether computers are thinking machines similarly to humans, the wider implications of the impact of automation on society, and the unexpected moral and principled quandaries. This chapter provides an overview of artificial intelligence in manufacturing intended for executives in manufacturing and industrial companies who want to integrate AI into their business. Its main objective is to apply AI to the engineering, testing, and production stages of the manufacturing value chain. The goal is to discuss business applications that technology, data, and automated processes can support, and how the appropriate personnel, organizational structure, and culture can support them. This article discusses current advancements, poses problems, asks questions, and attempts to bring cutting-edge concepts and research closer to business. 2025 Mohamed Arezki Mellal. All rights reserved.
creator: Rishi J.P.; Darshan S.M.; Sudarshan N.
source: Artificial Intelligence in Material Science: Advances, pp. 108-133.
publisher: CRC Press
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-100345251-5; 978-103259000-4
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Rishi J.P., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering Mysuru, Karnataka, India; Darshan S.M., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Kengeri, 560074, India; Sudarshan N., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering Mysuru, Karnataka, India

Role of ICT in harnessing poverty reduction: An empirical study using an ARDL approach
description: The catalytic role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in poverty reduction has been examined in this chapter, in line with the United Nation's first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-1). This study focuses on the impact of ICT variables such as individuals using the internet, population covered by a mobile-cellular network, mobile-cellular telephone subscriptions, and international bandwidth usage, on poverty alleviation using relevant data covering countries worldwide from 2010 to 2022. Employing the Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method, the study examines both short-run dynamics and long-run effects of ICT interventions towards achieving SDG-1. Results reveal a stronger relationship between internet usage and poverty reduction, alongside a counterintuitive finding showing a negative coefficient for international bandwidth usage. The findings of the study emphasize the pivotal role of internet usage and international bandwidth usage in poverty mitigation. Further, as evidenced by data findings, any immediate changes in the ICT indicators such as international bandwidth usage, population covered by a mobile network, mobile telephone subscriptions may not affect the poverty levels in the short term. The results of the study posit the policymakers to acknowledge the impact of internet usage in alleviating poverty among the world countries. The study reckons that improvement of internet infrastructure and enhancement of digital literacy initiatives via increased internet usage has the potential to harness poverty reduction. 2025 A. Jose Anand and Saravanan Krishnan. All rights reserved.
creator: Kumar M.; Rena R.; Delina G.; Srinivasan P.
source: Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty, pp. 52-69.
publisher: CRC Press
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-100351901-0; 978-103284845-7
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Kumar M., School of Business and Management, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Rena R., DUT Business School, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa; Delina G., Department of Business Administration, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India; Srinivasan P., School of Management, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

IoT networks: Integrated learning for privacy-preserving machine learning
description: Financial fraud is a persistent problem for consumers and financial institutions worldwide. It loses billions of dollars annually. Consequently, a strong fraud detection system (FDS) is essential to minimizing damage to financial institutions as well as clients. One common technique for spotting fraud is to use machine learning algorithms, which analyze large volumes of data to help with pattern detection and future prediction. It is difficult for a centralized FDS to detect fraud trends when these problems are coupled. To train a fraud detection model, this work presents a framework for federated learning, a machine-learning environment in which several entities collaborate to solve a machine-learning problem under the guidance of a central server or service provider. Also, the chapter examines how combined learning can be used to protect privacy in machine learning in Internet of Things systems. It focuses on four main calculations: federated averaging (FedAvg), secure aggregation, holomorphic encryption-based federated learning, and differential privacy in combined learning. Extensive experiments were carried out to evaluate these computations in terms of proving accuracy, conserving protection, and computing efficiency. The findings are shown in the results, with FedAvg achieving the highest accuracy of 92.5% and secure conglomeration demonstrating competitive precision levels of 91.8%. Calculations for differential privacy and holomorphic encryption demonstrated strong security conservation with very little data leakage and security parameters of 2.5 and 1.0, respectively. With little communication overhead and the ability to alter accuracy and conserve protection, secure aggregation emerged as a potential configuration. The computational productivity assessments revealed that secure accumulation produced little communication overhead despite its strong security conservation, which makes it suitable for IoT scenarios with limited resources. By using this tactic…
creator: Singh K.; Yadav M.; Singh Y.; Malik P.S.; Siwach V.; Khurana D.; Kumar B.; Yadav R.K.; Elngar A.A.
source: Artificial Intelligence Using Federated Learning: Fundamentals, Challenges, and Applications, pp. 250-275.
publisher: CRC Press
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISBN: 978-104026669-4; 978-103277164-9
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Singh K., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India; Yadav M., Department of Mathematics, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India; Singh Y., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India; Malik P.S., Computer Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Haryana, India; Siwach V., Computer Science and Engineering, UIET, MDU, Rohtak, India; Khurana D., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, Maharashtra, India; Kumar B., Department of Chemistry, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Haryana, India; Yadav R.K., Department of Data Science, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Elngar A.A., Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef City, Egypt

ASSESSING FIRMS ESG PERFORMANCE USING THE TOPSIS
subject: environment; ESG; governance; social; TOPSIS
description: Environment, social and governance (ESG) criteria are a quantum of a companys performance in the environmental, social and governance aspects. A companys worth may be determined not only by its earnings but also by its knowledge and sensitivity towards its stakeholders and society. The study aims to rank the companies and determine which company is superior based on ESG criteria. The authors employed the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) in this study. The companies are ranked with this standardized method comprehending which company is the best taking into consideration the various environmental, social and governance factors. The authors have evaluated four companies in the electric utilities and IPPs industry. The results of the study rank these four companies on the basis of ESG criteria. Interestingly, the rankings calculated for ESG criteria are identical to the rankings calculated by a well-known ESG rating agency. To the best of authors knowledge, this work is among the first to use the TOPSIS method to find rankings of the companies on the basis on ESG criteria. The work provides practical implications regarding convenient to use when finding ESG rankings for companies. This might be the most effective way for investors or other parties to learn which firm is the greatest for sustainable investing. 2025 by Palak Rathi, Ankit Nyati, Rushina Singhi and Anubha Srivastava.
creator: Rathi P.; Nyati A.; Singhi R.; Srivastava A.
source: International Finance Review, Vol-23, pp. 119-136.
publisher: Emerald Publishing
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 15693767
format: Online
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Rathi P., NMIMS University, Mumbai, India; Nyati A., NMIMS University, Mumbai, India; Singhi R., NMIMS University, Mumbai, India; Srivastava A., Christ University, Bangalore, India