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Agroecological transformation through farmers' empowerment and IP reform: A human rights-based approach
The transition to agroecology is essential for achieving sustainable food systems, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. However, dominant intellectual property (IP) regimes often marginalize small-scale farmers by restricting seed sovereignty and traditional knowledge systems. By recognizing farmers' rights to seeds, knowledge, and fair market access, IP policies can shift from corporate-driven monopolization to collective stewardship models. The chapter advocates for a multi-stakeholder approach that integrates legal, economic, and ecological dimensions, ensuring that farmers' empowerment is at the core of agroecological transitions. By embedding human rights in IP governance, policymakers can foster more just, resilient, and biodiversity-rich food systems, ultimately advancing the global movement for agroecological transformation. This chapter argues that a human rights-based approach to IP reform can empower farmers as key agents of agroecological transformation. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Protecting remote work: Cybersecurity challenges and solutions
New cybersecurity threats have sprouted due to the sudden shift to remote work; changed workplace dynamics have potentially moved security perimeters outward as organizations begin to experience new threats in the forms of phishing, ransomware, data breaches, and even insider threats. This chapter focuses on cybersecurity risks with remote work, upcoming security trends, and best practices for organizing and protecting distributed workforce activities. It tackles such core concepts of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), AI-enabled threat detection, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as foundational strategies necessary to secure networks from remote workspaces. It also emphasizes employee awareness and compliance with cybersecurity regulations. Strong security controls will help businesses stay on top of cyber risks while developing the future of work toward being digital-first. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Key Regional Conflicts in Northeast India: The Koch Rajbongshi Tribe's Role in Geoeconomics and Geopolitics
This chapter explores the complex regional conflicts in Northeast India through the lens of historical statehood movements, ethnic assertions, and cross-border cultural continuities. Focusing on the Koch-Rajbongshi community, the proposed Kamatapur state, and tribalhood, it analyzes the geo-ethno-political landscape involving Assam, North Bengal, and the bordering areas of Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Drawing from the Kamata and Koch kingdom's historical legacies, the chapter situates the demand for Kamatapur within broader frameworks of linguistic rights, tribal autonomy, and national security concerns. Koch Rajbongshi, an Indigenous tribe tracing their lineage to the ancient Koch civilization and rightfully meets the criteria for Scheduled Tribe status, has long been denied their rightful recognition due to regional political intricacies. Through interdisciplinary insights, this study argues for a more nuanced understanding of regional self-determination, identity politics, and governance reforms in Eastern South Asia. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism: Comparative Insights in Modern Economic Anthropology
This chapter examines capitalism, socialism, and communism from an economic and anthropological perspective, emphasizing that these systems are culturally defined, historically conditioned, and socially lived. It does so through a detailed overview of each system's history, values, and contradictions, taking advantage of ethnographic case studies from around the world to compare the extremes of labour, resource distribution, and cultural impact. The chapter also explores mixed or hybrid economic systems, digital economies, and emerging alternatives for sustainability and equity. By applying classical theories with present-day issues, the chapter emphasizes the significance of anthropological perspectives to explain the effects of economic systems on human conduct, social ties, and future values. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Leveraging Generative AI to Address Behavioral Biases in the Investment Decisions of Gen Z and Millennials
GAI alters financial decision-making behavior through advanced data analytics, trend prediction, and personal recommendation. Generation Z and the Millennials are more susceptible to behavioral biases like herd mentality, loss aversion, overconfidence, and fear. Such tendencies make people prone to frequently exhibiting instinctive or irrational investment behaviors, thus severely impacting their long-term financial outcome. In the context of this book, the relationship between behavioral finance and GAI is discussed with the benefits of enhancing investment literacy and in guiding the younger investor towards data-driven decisions. Other areas on data quality and transparency, ethical concerns, and regulatory compliance are discussed. Hence, this can result in intelligent and rational investment decisions. The subsequent section explains how GAI successfully eliminates the effects of cognitive biases through an enhancement of the capabilities concerning decision-making in respect of financial choices related to Generation Z and millennials under the everchanging finance landscape. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Leveraging Green Finance for Sustainable Development: An Empirical Analysis of Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability of Asian OECD Economies
Present study investigates the impact of Green Finance and CO2 emissions on GDP per capita of four Asian OECDeconomies controlling for Expenditure on Education, and Foreign Direct Investment using panel data for the time-period 2015 to 2023, applying pooled OLS, Fixed Effects, and Random Effects Models, and ultimately selecting the Fixed Effects Model based on robust statistical tests (Hausman and Breusch-Pagan LM), revealing that Green Finance significantly enhances GDP per capita, Expenditure on Education unexpectedly hinders it in the short term, and both CO2 emissions and Foreign Direct Investment lack statistically significant effects within countries, thereby underscoring the importance of internal structural factors and advocating for tailored, sustainability-driven, and context-sensitive economic growth strategies. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development. -
Integrating Sustainability with Financial Markets: Risk, Return, and Responsibility
This chapter explores the burgeoning field of green finance and its crucial role in aligning financial markets with sustainable development objectives. It examines how incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors influences traditional risk and return profiles, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors and financial institutions. We delve into innovative financial instruments and strategies designed to mobilize capital towards environmentally sound and socially responsible projects. Furthermore, the chapter critically analyzes the evolving concept of fiduciary responsibility in the context of sustainability, arguing forabroaderinterpretationthatencompasseslong-termvaluecreationandplanetary well-being.Bybridgingthegapbetweenfinancialimperativesandsustainabilitygoals, this chapter underscores the transformative potential of integrating responsibility into the core of financial decision-making for a more resilient and equitable future. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Prospects of Green Finance for a Sustainable Future: A Critical Study
Global initiatives for economic development started with the Industrial Revolution. However, it caused serious environmental issues. It necessitated to focus on ecofriendly developmental projects. Accordingly, the sustainable development paradigm has evolved to balance both environmental and developmental models. Although the UN affirmed sustainable development from 1987 onwards, its scope was elaborated with MDGs and SDGs. The declaration of SDGs in 2015 provided a framework for a global sustainable future. However, developing countries face financial hurdles in responding positively to the demands of SDGs that prioritize sustainable development and environmental protection. The OECD (2021) notes that developing countries experience 2.5 to 3.7 trillion dollars shortfall to meet the demands of SDGs. To address this complexity, developed countries, international institutions, and multinational and transnational corporations promoted green finance. From this perspective, this chapter critically evaluates the scope and functioning of green finance in light of a sustainable future. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific. -
Gamification for Tomorrow: Investigating Emerging Trends and Sustainable Strategies in Complex Service Ecosystems
Gamification is transforming service ecosystems by enhancing engagement and promoting sustainability. This research examines how elements like challenges, rewards, and feedback loops are integrated into healthcare, education, and environmental management. By driving motivation and participation, gamification improves outcomes and fosters community involvement in sustainability efforts. However, its long-term impact depends on overcoming challenges such as the need for standardized frameworks, ethical concerns over user autonomy, and data privacy risks. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) are reshaping gamified experiences, offering personalized and immersive solutions that encourage sustainable behavior. This study underscores the opportunities and responsibilities associated with gamification, highlighting its potential to drive innovation while emphasizing ethical implementation and adaptability to evolving technologies. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Game On: Cutting Edge Gamification Techniques to Boost Service Quality and Maximize Ecosystem Engagement
This chapter explores gamification's potential to enhance service quality and maximize ecosystem engagement. By utilizing game mechanics like points, badges, and challenges, organizations can create immersive experiences that boost productivity, loyalty, and customer satisfaction. Through case studies, the chapter highlights successful gamification implementations and best practices. It also addresses psychological and behavioral aspects, emphasizing personalized experiences. Ethical considerations and potential pitfalls are discussed to provide a balanced view. Ultimately, the chapter offers a roadmap for leveraging gamification to drive meaningful engagement and improve service quality. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Understanding Gamification: Comprehensive Look at Its Impact on Service Ecosystems and Capacity to Revolutionize User Experience
Gamification is the strategic application of game-design elements in non-game contexts to enhance user engagement, motivation, and satisfaction. By incorporating principles such as rewards, competition, and achievement, gamification transforms mundane tasks into engaging experiences. Its effectiveness is rooted in psychology, leveraging intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to drive desired behaviors. In service ecosystems, gamification fosters deeper customer relationships and loyalty. Businesses implement leaderboards, badges, and challenges to encourage participation and create vibrant communities around their products or services. The capacity of gamification to revolutionize user experiences is profound. As more industries recognize its potential, gamification is set to redefine how users interact with services, placing them at the center of the experience. The future of gamification lies in its ability to merge technology with human behavior, creating immersive experiences that resonate with users on multiple levels. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the Ethico-Legal Landscape of Blockchain in Healthcare: A Critical Analysis
Blockchain technology offers improved data security, interoperability, and patient empowerment, which could revolutionize the healthcare industry. Its incorporation, however, calls for thorough evaluation of the complicated legal and ethical issues. The global pandemic has exposed the current healthcare system's lack of interoperability and the requirement for reliable clinical data that can be efficiently and securely disseminated to healthcare providers on a large scale. This analysis explores important issues such as algorithmic bias, informed consent, data privacy and ownership, and legal barriers. It looks at current regulatory frameworks and new best practices for using blockchain responsibly in the healthcare industry, highlighting the necessity of stakeholder collaboration to guarantee safe, reliable, and equitable healthcare systems. In light of the above perspective, this chapter explores the ethical and legal implications of blockchain in the healthcare sector. It critically overviews the current laws and regulations in force to implement blockchain in healthcare. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Regulatory and strategic challenges of patent evergreening in the MedTech industry: An analysis of competition law implications
Patent evergreening is a strategy used by pharmaceutical companies to extend their market exclusivity through minor modifications of existing drugs, often without significant therapeutic advancements. This practice raises concerns about access to affordable medicines, particularly in developing countries like India, where high drug prices impact public health. A comparative analysis with the European Union (EU) reveals that while India relies on patent law restrictions, the EU employs competition law under Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) to regulate evergreening. Cases such as AstraZeneca v. European Commission demonstrate the EU's effects-based approach to curbing anti-competitive patent strategies. This study highlights the gaps in India's regulatory framework, emphasizing the need for greater coordination between the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and adopting an effects-based approach are crucial to preventing evergreening while ensuring both innovation and consumer welfare. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Leadership strategies for change and innovation
Organizational innovation and change development depends heavily on leadership activities. This chapter investigates how leaders should integrate charismatic and authentic methods with transformational concepts to create the best possible leadership practice for long-term organizational success and innovation promotion. The chapter also demonstrates that leadership success will emerge from blending different leadership styles since any one approach alone is inadequate for solving current organizational challenges. Strong leaders who learn to unite multiple leadership approaches gain enhanced abilities to encourage their personnel while promoting innovative initiatives. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Leveraging artificial intelligence for predictive financial risk management in emerging markets
This chapter examines how AI is changing the management of financial risk in emerging markets. It discusses how AI is applied, what challenges it encounters, and what the future may hold. Fast changes in global financial markets and the growing complexity of economies in developing countries require better ways of managing risks than the old methods offer. This chapter focuses on how AI technologies change risk assessment and management practices. They offer new capabilities in analyzing data, patterns, and even predicting. The discussion begins by explaining why the old ways of managing risk are not effective in new markets. It then zooms in on how AI-powered solutions can rectify these issues. The chapter explores various uses of AI in managing financial risk, including the assessment of credit risk, detection of fraud, analysis of market risk, and optimization of portfolios. It takes a view of what technical infrastructure is required to implement AI successfully and the steps to do so. It focuses on the challenges of updating old systems in new market financial institutions. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Green Investment and Circular Finance: Pioneering Financial Strategies for a Sustainable Future
Circular finance is transforming global investment by integrating financial decisionmaking with sustainability, beyond the conventional linear models of exploitation and waste. This chapter discusses how financial products green bonds, impact investing, ESG funds, and sustainability- linked loans-are propelling the transition toward regenerative economic systems. It emphasizes the contributions of financial institutions in supporting circular economy practices through innovative lending, risk management, and sustainable investment funds. Technologies such as blockchain, AI, and big data increase transparency. Nonetheless, obstacles such as short- term profit orientation, regulatory loopholes, and missing standardized metrics stifle progress. Realizing circular finance's full potential will depend on policymakers, investors, and companies working together to integrate circular principles into financial systems and create a more resilient, sustainable economy. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Emerging Trends in the Future of FinTech: The Transformative Role of AI and Blockchain
As the financial technology (FinTech) landscape evolves, two transformative forces are emerging: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. These technologies are reshaping how businesses operate, enhancing transparency, and optimizing customer experiences. AI algorithms analyze vast data sets to predict market trends, streamline operations, and personalize services, enabling firms to make data-driven decisions swiftly. On the other hand, Blockchain technology offers a decentralized and secure method for conducting transactions. By eliminating intermediaries, Blockchain not only increases the speed and security of transactions but also provides an immutable ledger that enhances accountability. Together, these technologies are fostering financial inclusivity, allowing underserved communities access to banking services through decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Looking ahead, the integration of AI and Blockchain will enable the creation of a more efficient, secure, and userfriendly financial ecosystem. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
The Crucial Role of Environmental and Social Responsibility in Modern Entrepreneurship
In today's business landscape, environmental and social responsibility (ESR) has become a fundamental aspect of modern entrepreneurship. Companies are no longer judged solely on profitability but also on their impact on society and the planet. Entrepreneurs who prioritize sustainability, ethical sourcing, and fair labor practices gain a competitive advantage by appealing to conscious consumers. Environmental responsibility involves reducing carbon footprints, minimizing waste, and adopting sustainable business practices. Entrepreneurs are increasingly investing in green technologies, renewable energy, and eco-friendly production methods to align with global sustainability goals. Similarly, social responsibility entails fair wages, diversity, community engagement, and ethical labor practices. Incorporating ESR not only benefits the planet and society but also enhances brand value, attracts investors, and secures long-term success. As consumer expectations evolve, businesses that embrace environmental and social responsibility will thrive in the modern economy. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Integrating AI into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has significantly transformed various facets of business operations, including corporate social responsibility (CSR). As businesses strive to align their growth strategies with ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities, AI emerges as a powerful tool to enhance the effectiveness of CSR initiatives. This research investigates the integration of AI into CSR, exploring its potential to drive more sustainable business practices, improve transparency, and foster ethical decision-making within organizations. By employing a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, this study examines how AI-powered analytics, automation, and decision-making frameworks can optimize CSR efforts. Key areas of exploration include AI's role in enhancing supply chain sustainability, optimizing resource allocation, detecting unethical business practices, and enabling real-time monitoring and reporting of CSR initiatives. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Global University Ranking Systems: Methodologies, Impact, and Repercussions
University rankings have become a powerful tool for guiding students on where to study and what kind of future they can expect. While rankings offer a quick guide to the best opportunities, they often oversimplify important factors like campus culture, program strengths, and personal needs, which are crucial for shaping a students experience and success. This chapter explores how rankings influence student choice, career outcomes, and how they impact students from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the limitations of rankings, which may marginalize innovative institutions or lesser- known fields. The chapter advocates for a student- centered approach, integrating rankings with students unique needs and aspirations. This shift promotes inclusion, equity, and a broader recognition of institutions contributing to meaningful educational experiences, encouraging a more balanced use of rankings to make informed choices and expand the higher education landscape. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.