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Understanding the Unique Elements of Japanese Business Culture: Key Learnings to Apply in the Indian Context
Japanese business culture has been one of the driving forces behind the country's sustained economic growth in the late-twentieth century. This growth has set the tone for investment in a globally leading education, health and infrastructure system. This chapter seeks to understand the transmission mechanism: what are the unique aspects that make Japans business culture consistently successful, regardless of political and economic transitions? Primarily using the concept of Nemawashi, the chapter attempts to conduct a systematic literature review, with corresponding empirical evidence to demonstrate that these methods have been successful. While many studies have previously focused on a particular case study, this chapter establishes cultural aspects at an overall level, which is necessary to make broad research inferences. Finally, the chapter strives to understand how these cultural learnings can be beneficial for India, in context of its own business environment. Bilateral trade between India and Japan has reached US$22.8 billion in Financial Year 202324, necessitating the exchange of business culture as well. Thus, the Indo-Japan economic relationship is constantly referred to in this chapter, to make meaningful suggestions. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. -
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Artificial Intelligence: Harvesting Greener Future
The growing population of the globe is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. Its demands have led to widespread food insecurities and hunger, which conventional farming failed to address. To meet such a grim scenario, the United Nations drafted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger (SDG 2), promote sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12), and promote life on land (SDG 15). To achieve these goals, the global farming system needs to make a substantial transition by adopting alternative methods and approaches. The concept of sustainable agriculture is an integrated system of animal and plant production practices to satisfy human food and fiber requirements. It enhances environmental quality, efficient use of energy resources, economic viability of farm operation, and quality of life of farmers and society. It has emerged as a viable alternative to meet such goals. Sustainable agriculture practice incorporates the true spirit of the abovementioned SDGs by combining the aspirations of the present and future generations. Smart technologies, which include the use of robotics, intelligent sprayers, satellite drones, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and climate sensors, appear as supplementary tools for sustainable agriculture to mitigate the accelerated demands of food across the globe. The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI)/IoT technologies has the potential to monitor the agricultural environment to ensure high-quality products. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the integration of AI into the farming sector can provide an adequate food supply to the people. Such integration of smart technologies with sustainable agriculture has significant advantages for the world in achieving sustainable development goals. However, smart technologies are not free from challenges due to their novelty, complications related to the control and operation of IoT/AI machines, data sharing and management, interoperability and large amounts of data ownership, analysis, and storage. Keeping in view the above, this chapter explores the integration and interaction of AI-enabled smart technologies and smart agriculture analysing key challenges involved in this regard. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2026. -
Flourishing in the Digital Era: Building Collective Well-being in Online Communities
The advent of the digital era has greatly changed the ways communities interact with one another and the ways they are formed, as well as offering new opportunities for collective flourishing. This chapter examines the impact of social media, digital classrooms, online workspaces, and technology-based platforms like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality towards collective flourishing and to see how they can help build communities and support collective well-being in virtual environments. The chapter also looks at the impacts of these systems in digital fatigue, misinformation, and social exclusion on the one hand and how these are encouraging teamwork, collaboration, as well as shared development on the other. This advocates the balance in digital usage in real-life interactions and engagements to support sustainable collective flourishing in this new era. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. -
Marital Flourishing: A Systematic Review and a Conceptual Framework
Marital flourishing, a multidimensional construct rooted in positive psychology, represents the optimal functioning of a marital relationship, marked by emotional intimacy, mutual support, resilience, and shared purpose. Despite increasing scholarly interest in relationship satisfaction and stability, the specific determinants of marital flourishing, particularly through the lens of attachment theory, remain insufficiently explored. This review synthesises findings from four peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2024 to examine the theoretical and empirical connections between adult romantic attachment and the dimensions of flourishing marriages. The review follows a systematic narrative method. Drawing from the foundational work of Bowlby and the clinical framework developed by Sue Johnson in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), the paper proposes the Secure Attachment-Based Marital Flourishing Model (SAB-MFM). This conceptual framework highlights secure bonding as the core mechanism for relational thriving. This review highlights key takeaways for therapy, relationship education, and future research, offering practical insights for improving couple interventions and guiding new directions in the science of intimate relationships. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. -
From Madras to Tanzania: Exploring Nurse Migration in Benyamins Nishabda Sancharangal
This chapter examines Nishabda Sancharangal (Benyamin, 2020), a Malayalam Novel that reconstructs the life of a Syrian Christian woman from Central Travancore who pursued nursing education in colonial Madras. In 1941, her journey took her to Borneo in the Malay Archipelago and later to various locations across the British Empire, culminating in her tragic death in Ifakara, Tanzania, in 1954. By weaving together fragmented accounts from diverse sources, the novel maps her silent and often-overlooked migration within the Empire. Her letters to her family serve as crucial narrative devices, revealing her motivations and sacrifices. She willingly endured hardship, war, and relentless toil to secure a better future for her family who faced their own internal migration from Central Travencore to North Malabar in search of cultivable land. The chapter also examines the transformations within the Syrian Christian community in the early twentieth century, shaped by socio-economic crisis in the agrarian sector and patterns of both internal and transcontinental migration. The novel highlights the transition from a predominantly agrarian way of life to one defined by migration and care labour, positioning these shifts within the broader colonial enterprise. Through this lens, the chapter explores the far-reaching impact of empire on the rural lives of an agrarian community, illuminating the intersections of labour, gender, and displacement. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. -
Human-Centered Intelligence in Financial Decision-Making
In the rapidly evolving landscape of twentyfirst-century finance, digitized financial services have become ubiquitous, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a transformative force. This chapter investigates consumers contemporary dilemma in personal finance, navigating the intersection between traditional reliance on social networks for financial wisdom and the allure of AI-driven FinTech solutions. The study, encompassing 163 individuals, explores their financial decision-making preferences to discern whether they gravitate toward human connections or AI. The literature review categorizes findings into Digital Financial Literacy, FinTech, and Financial Socialization, offering insights into aspects such as autonomy, confidence, subjective well-being, and the digital divide. The chapter employs regression analysis, revealing the substantial impact of human connection and artificial intelligence on financial well-being. The significant relationships are the predictive power of these variables in shaping financial outcomes. This comprehensive exploration contributes valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between human connections and AI in personal finance. It provides a structured overview of key themes and emphasizes the need for a balanced approach that leverages the strengths of both human connections and AI to enhance overall financial well-being. The findings are helpful for individuals navigating the contemporary financial landscape, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making that integrates the strengths of interpersonal relationships and cutting-edge AI technologies. The nexus of personal relationships, social networks, and AI has wide-ranging socioeconomic implications for various domains, individuals, households, and financial institutions. Financial well-being and artificial intelligence are emerging subjects of paramount importance in the current phase of the economy. Closer collaboration between these will likely generate new and useful insights into the financial decision-making of individuals and households. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2026. -
Biotic and Abiotic Elicitation for Enhanced Production of Stilbenes
Stilbenes are a class of phytoalexins with important pharmacological characteristics, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant effects. These substances have drawn interest due to their possible uses in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic sectors. Nevertheless, the endogenous production of stilbenes in plants is often limited, necessitating the development of strategies to boost their yield. Elicitation has been shown to be a viable strategy for increasing stilbene biosynthesis in plants by utilizing both biotic and abiotic elicitors. This review delves deeply into the most recent developments in biotic and abiotic elicitation methods used to boost stilbene production. The mechanisms by which different biotic elicitors, including plantmicrobe symbiosis, pathogen infection, and microbial interactions, stimulate the biosynthesis of stilbenes are discussed. Discussion of the molecular mechanisms behind elicitor-induced stilbene biosynthesis emphasizes the activation of key biosynthetic pathways, regulatory genes, and transcription factors. It has been demonstrated that elicitors like methyl jasmonate, chitosan, and fungal extracts, as well as UV-C light and cyclodextrins, increase the expression of key enzymes like resveratrol synthase (RS), stilbene synthase (STS), and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), which, in turn, increases the accumulation of stilbenes. Recent developments in metabolic engineering are emphasized as promising methods to further increase stilbene yields, such as gene editing and overexpressing biosynthetic genes. By integrating these strategies, we focus on offering a thorough insight into the elicitation processes that can be harnessed to optimize stilbene production, thereby contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient production systems for these valuable phytochemicals. To aid in the development of superior and scalable methods for producing these valuable compounds, this review attempts to provide a thorough understanding of how to improve stilbene production biotechnologically by integrating insights on biotic and abiotic elicitation. 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. -
The Nanoparticle Revolution in Agronomy: A New Frontier for Crop Enhancement
Rapid population expansion and environmental concerns in agriculture necessitate innovative and long-term solutions to fulfill the worlds increasing food demand. Recent nanotechnological breakthroughs have demonstrated extensive use in agricultural protection and postharvest. Engineered nanoparticles are critical for plant control, seed germination, and genetic modification. Nanoparticles might be used to distribute fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators in a more focused and controlled manner. In the food industry, this improves crop growth and production capacity by reducing chemical-based pesticides and their water solubility, protecting agrochemicals from deterioration, enhancing soil health, and naturally controlling crop pathogens, weeds, and insects. Despite the potential benefits of nanomaterials, their full adoption in agriculture has yet to be realized, owing primarily to concerns about nanoparticle absorption, translocation, bioavailability, and ecotoxicity. Understanding the underlying mechanisms and reactions caused by nanoparticles using molecular techniques is crucial for evaluating nanomaterials biological potential. This chapter discusses nanoparticles role in enhancing plant development and soil fertility, managing plant diseases, and addressing plant and soil toxicity. It discusses nanotechnologys potential to combat abiotic stress in crops, improve growth, absorption, and translocation, and highlights critical applications for sustainable agriculture and food systems, including stress management. The importance and significance of nanotechnology in addressing agricultural and food sector difficulties and concerns, as well as the limitations and future potential of nanoparticles, are critically explored. 2025 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. -
Urbanization, Carbon Emissions, and SDG Aligned Strategies for Sustainable Cities
With the rapid growth in urbanization, carbon emission has emerged as the major challenge. Urban areas are a major contributors of global carbon emissions with transportation, factories and construction sectors contributing to the majority of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Urbanisation also demands excessive energy and creates pollution. Many prior studies have reported the direct relationship between rapid urbanization and an increase in carbon emissions. This chapter aims to highlight the carbon emission related challenges to o the urbanization and actions to address those challenges. Further, this chapter also outlines various SDGs aligned strategies to reduce the carbon emissions due to urbanization and suggests policy actions to adopt green technologies that resulted in the level of carbon footprint. It provides important insights into low-carbon transportation systems, smart waste management system and green digital infrastructure to reduce the carbon footprint in the urban area and help achieve SDG7, SDG9, SDG11, and SDG 15. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Digital Payments and Fraud Risk: Technological Innovations and Global Regulatory Responses
In the digital age, financial crime has increased in magnitude and complexity because of high-velocity digital payments, cross-platform financial systems, and due to new forms of threat, like deepfakes and synthetic identities. Due to the increasing failure of the conventional, more rules-based methods of fraud control to detect these more sophisticated behaviours, there has arisen the need to adopt more sophisticated, technology-driven prevention methods. This paper discusses how financial-crime detection and AML/CFT processes are changing with the use of innovative tools, namely AI and machine learning analytics, privacy-preserving federated models, blockchain-based identity mechanism, and real-time digital-payment intelligence. The chapter methodologically follows the comparative case-based approach to analysis synthesising the evidence presented in regulatory publications, industry reports, and documented cases of technological deployments to define general trends, advantages, and shortcomings. The results indicate that technology-enabled systems are much more effective in detecting fraud, presenting few false positives, enhancing identity assurance, and sharing across institution intelligence at a faster rate as compared to traditional systems. This paper concludes that responsible AI architecture, real-time data network integration, and regulatory cooperation are essential to establishing resilient, future-ready models that will be able to defend financial ecosystems against the changing threats of the digital era. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Harnessing Digital Marketing for Promoting Green Finance: A Strategic Approach to Building Climate Resilience
The study intents to utilize digital marketing strategies in order to foster green finance and influence climate-resilient?financial practices. Utilizing 250 survey respondents, the paper investigates how digital marketing intensity, content quality and platform interactiveness influence critical psychological dimensions (perceived green?value perception, trust in green finance and perceived transparency). SEM analysis shows that digital marketing exerts a significant positive effect on these?mediators, and the aforementioned mediators significantly affect individual green financial product investment intention. Furthermore, investment intention is found to be the most significant predictor of climate-resilient financial behavior, suggesting that behavioral pathways are instrumental to understanding the?digital engagementsustainable finance value chain. The findings provide an insight to the importance of transparent, trustworthy and engaging digital communication as a strategy for reducing information?asymmetry and building consumer trust towards green finance offering. Drawing on literature in sustainable finance, behavioral economics and digital communication, this contribution to a nascent literature on the use of digital tools to strengthen climate resilience?presents opportunities associated with each. The research also has practical implications for policy makers and financial institutions that wish to promote pro-environmental behaviour in the financing sphere with digital?means. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Managing Climate Risk in Indian Banking: Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Responses
Climate change is widely discussed as a prominent risk aspect which can pose financial risks to financial entities. The risks may range from physical risks and transition risks and impact can be evident across all the global economies. In India, the banking sector is the most important component of its financial system and is entrusted with managing various financial risks and mobilizing funds for sustainable development. The timely guidance of the Reserve Bank of India (the apex regulatory body) has made Indian Banks factor in climate risk factor into their internal control, risk assessment and disclosure processes. This chapter examines the changing role of risk management practices in Indian Banking Sector, where climate change also has a key role now. This study also focusses on new policies, practices and response of individual banks. The large banks of India have set a path of climate risk management by starting a separate ESG and Climate Finance Unit, laying down an ESG financing framework, and adding climate scenario analysis in its risk assessment. Banks such as HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Federal Bank have also advanced through financed emissions reporting, net-zero commitments, climate stress tests, and coal policy exclusions. In spite of these steps, the overall preparedness of the Indian banking sector is still limited, with most institutions still in the process of defining climate risk strategies. The key issues are availability of data, absence of uniform ESG metrics, and dearth of internal expertise. Institutional responses are compared and explained in this chapter and policy gaps that must be addressed in the short run. Through the presentation of regulatory changes and best practices, it emphasizes the importance of Indian banks moving away from reaction-driven risk management to proactive climate leadership and thus contributing to Indias larger environmental and economic objectives. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
AI Meets the Edge: Optimizing Computation Through Intelligent Offloading
The chapter looks into the developing bond between artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing. In particular, the idea of using AI to intelligently offload computations. As the number of latency-sensitive applications have increased and the use cases for smart devices has widened, resource allocation at the edge has become critical. We discuss AI-based methods that intelligently determine what and when to transfer compute-intense tasks from resource-constrained edge devices to nearby edge servers or cloud environments. Pragmatic methods, RL optimization procedures and ML research exercises are the main focus of the standardized testing. To illustrate real-world examples, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT are further explored. This chapter focuses on the development of a new hybrid offloading framework, synthesizing some of the greatest qualities of the predictive analytic and real-time learning to put into practice. These challenges including device heterogeneity, network variability, privacy, etc., are elaborated. Finally, in the concluding chapter, we argue the need for open problems that inform the path toward a sustainable, secure, AI-enabled edge computing. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
AI-Based Security and Privacy Solutions for Edge Computing Using Federated Learning
Edge computing, which reduces latency and bandwidth usage by performing computations on data closer to where they are generated, is generating considerable interest due to the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and real-time applications. However, this new architecture brings more security issues, such as cyber-attacks, unauthorized access, and data leakage. This architectural change improves performance, but it also increases the risk for data leakage, unauthorized access and cyberattacks. These distributed/architecturally decentralized scenarios are not something traditional cloud security models are suitable for. Federated learning (FL), a privacy-preserving setting for distributed learning, comes as a new solution which enables edge devices to collaboratively update their models without disclosing locally learned models. When integrated with AI, FL offers intelligent, flexible, and privacy-preserving security to edge ecosystems. This chapter investigates the interplay between edge computing, FL, and AI, providing a detailed analysis of possible future developments, risk mitigation strategies, and existing threats. This chapter studies the pioneering role of AI-supported federated systems in defending the future generation of edge networks through recent research and applied studies. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
AI-Driven Real-Time Decision Making at the Edge: Overcoming Latency, Bandwidth, and Scalability Challenges for Smarter Data-Intensive Applications in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Smart Cities
Aim and Purpose: This chapter explores the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enabling real-time decision-making at the edge, particularly within data-intensive applications. It aims to identify and address fundamental challengessuch as latency, limited bandwidth, and scalabilitythat frequently hinder the efficient deployment of AI models near data sources. The objective is to propose a coherent and implementable framework to mitigate these obstacles, thereby facilitating the development of intelligent, responsive systems. The chapter emphasizes the transformative potential of edge AI across three key sectors: healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities, illustrating how localized intelligence can enhance performance, efficiency, and autonomy in time-sensitive environments. Methodology: We adopt a comprehensive methodological approach that includes studying optimization techniques such as model compression, quantization, and distributed inference. Special attention is given to federated learning, which supports collaborative training without the need to transfer raw dataenhancing both privacy and scalability. The examination of edge-optimized hardware accelerators (e.g., NPUs, FPGAs) and streamlined software frameworks will highlight their role in overcoming processing bottlenecks and ensuring low-latency performance. Limitations: Despite the promise of edge AI, challenges persist. These include limited processing and energy resources, security vulnerabilities, and device heterogeneity. Managing updates and maintaining consistency across distributed systems complicate widespread implementation further. Applications and Novelty: This chapters novelty lies in its integrated focus on practical, real-world applications of edge AI in healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities. By presenting targeted solutions to known constraints, it contributes a practical, implementation-ready perspective to the growing body of edge AI research. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Coping with Burnout Across Cultures
The well-being of employees is impacted by numerous factors within their work realm. These factors consist of internal elements, such as the work environment, relationships with coworkers, and satisfaction with their jobs, as well as external factors like job security, working conditions, pay, and growth opportunities. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced significant changes that have greatly disrupted the factors that were crucial for employees to maintain a healthy and productive career. These changes include the global economic downturn, shifts in workplace culture, and a decline in worklife balance, all contributing to increased job insecurity among employees. The weight of unemployment and job insecurity often materialises as burnout and enduring fatigue among employees, consequently lessening their peak efficiency level. However, while exploring coping techniques for burnout, cultural practices are persistently overlooked. However, each culture possesses distinctive norms that shape an individuals way of handling workplace stress and pressure. This paper will predominantly look at secondary data published in online databases to explore previously existing literature on differences in culture while coping with burnout. Through the literature review, the authors compare the coping mechanisms employees adhere to between individualistic cultures and collectivist cultures. The paper highlights employees routines at a broader level, emphasising the need for organisations to be aware of diverse coping styles, especially on sites that act as a melting pot of cultures. It aims to promote safer work environments by articulating the differences in coping mechanisms of employees in different cultures. The paper explores sustainable practices for employees and workers to enhance their job satisfaction and well-being. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Sway of Social Media Financial Content on Financial Literacy of Youngsters in a Metropolitan City
On social media, the financial material has steadily been shaping the financial actions and knowledge levels of youngsters globally. This research was intended to study the influence of social media financial content on the financial literacy of youngsters in Bengaluru, a metropolitan city in India. The study looked into the patterns of social media usage for financial information acquisition, the types of financial content consumed, and the perceived impact on financial decision-making processes and overall financial literacy levels. The results showed that while gender and marital status significantly influence the type of financial content consumed, factors such as age, educational background, occupation, and income level did not exhibit significant variations in content preferences. The study highlighted that the diversity of social media platforms and the nature of content available on these platforms play pivotal roles in shaping the financial literacy levels of youngsters. The conclusion reflects that there is a clear relationship between social media engagement and financial information acquisition. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
A Study on the Impact of Brick and Mortar Stores and e-Commerce on Impulsive Buying Behaviour of Consumers
In the changing business landscape in retail and e-commerce, impulsive buying behaviour has played a significant role in the field of marketing and consumer psychology. The study aims to compare the impulsive buying behaviour in brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce platforms. To execute the research, the primary data was collected through a structured questionnairethe data from collected from 300 respondents who were living in urban Bengaluru. The findings revealed that the physical stores stimulate impulsive buying through the sensory cues, through various internal promotional activities, and also through product gratification. The e-commerce also triggers impulsive buying with the help of recommendations, which are driven by algorithms, with limited-period offers, lucrative deals, discounts, and bundle offers. On the other hand, the demographic variables also have an impact on impulsive buying behavior. The research highlights the ever-evolving nature of consumer behaviour in the digital era and provides quality information that would be used as tactics to trigger impulsive buying. The research paper concludes with practical inputs for companies and marketing agencies. The research can be further extended to various other Omni-channel. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Water Sustainability and Smart Monitoring: IOT and AI for Water Use
This chapter discusses the contributions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to sustainable water management. It considers how traditional water management, including reservoirs, qanats, and aqueducts, has provided important lessons in climate adaptation and sustainability, while contemporary technologies effectively address challenges of scarcity, leakage, and inefficient management. AI-supported predictive analytics, IoT-enabled smart sensors, together with precision irrigation, can support leak detection and water demand forecasting, detecting soil moisture through sensors, and water quality monitoring. The chapter also touches on trends such as blockchain capabilities, circular water systems, and the use of citizen science. It offers new opportunities to innovate, focus on global partnerships, and small-scale capabilities, to help combine ancient wisdom with innovation to promote equitable, efficient, and durable approaches to water sustainability. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. -
Topophilia in Transition: KeralasSacred Landscapes and Smart CityDevelopment
The rise of smart cities in India presents a complex phenomenon and a significant challenge for the preservation of sacred landscapes. To address thisthe chapterproposes Smart Theology as a conceptual framework that integratesecological ethics and cultural resilience with digital innovation. This approach is examined through fieldwork in Keralas kavussacred sites reflecting Indigenous ecological knowledge and ritual practicefunded by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Government of India. Digital interventions includingGIS, Virtual Reality, and community-driven tools serve as a vital bridge mediating the tension between cultural legacy and urban innovation. By investigating these applications the study demonstrates how technology facilitate inclusive preservation while maintaining the spiritual essence of sacred landscapes. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.