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Catchment-specific approaches in human resource management: Enhancing recruitment practices
In today's dynamic business outdoors, identifying the most skilled employees has become a challenging and captivating challenge. This chapter explores the catchment-specific approach in human resource management in the information technology (IT) industry. This conceptual chapter analyzed peer-reviewed academic literature, the business press, and other media outlets. This conceptual chapter outlines the key issues for catchment-specific approaches in human resource management in the area of recruitment with the changing trends of the recruitment process. Certain emergent practices include analyzing the catchment area, tailoring recruitment strategies, and evaluating and refining catchment-specific in recruitment. This chapter helps raise awareness and understanding of this new and emerging aspect of catchment-specific approach in human resource management. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Corporate social responsibility and its impact on organizational attractiveness: Unveiling the mediating role of perceived organizational support
The central aim of the study is to investigate the mediating role of perceived organizational support (POS) in the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and organizational attractiveness (OA). It employs a cross-sectional quantitative design, collecting data from diverse organizations. Multistage convenient sampling was used to collect responses from employees of 20 IT companies in Bengaluru. Insights from employees working in IT companies are collected through the questionnaire. There were 740 questionnaires distributed, of which only 396 were returned in their completeness state. Statistical analyses, including regression and bootstrapping techniques, were done using SPSS and AMOS to examine the mediating effect of POS. The study highlights a noteworthy mediating effect of perceived organizational support (POS) on the relationship between CSR initiative and organizational attractiveness. It was also revealed that POS partially mediates CSR and OA, significantly influencing CSR and OA. Managerial implications of this study are that the organization focusing primarily on employee support measures enhances the external reputation and develops internal commitment and loyalty. These insights furnish organizations with a strategic roadmap to navigate the dynamic realm of CSR and organizational attractiveness. 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. -
Harmonizing human resource strategies navigating employer branding in sustainable organizations
In the framework of sustainable businesses, this chapter examines the synergies between employer branding and human resource (HR) strategies. In order to establish a harmonic organizational framework, this chapter thoroughly investigates how HR practices might be strategically aligned with sustainability goals. It explores the opportunities and challenges of managing employer branding within sustainable business practices. It sheds light on specific variables and practices that must be considered to develop an employer brand that reflects the organization's commitment to sustainability. In order to create an integrated, attractive, and socially responsible employer brand, it is important to align their human resources practices with sustainability initiatives. It provides insights into the strategic integration of employer branding and human resources, presenting a roadmap for businesses looking to match their HR procedures with sustainability programs. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Innovation journey: Unleashed business applications framework
This chapter gives a thorough framework for understanding the dynamics and applications of innovation in the business environment. In today's fast-paced and competitive world, innovation is essential for organizational growth, adaptation, and sustainability. This study takes a descriptive approach, addressing the complexities of creativity across multiple dimensions. This chapter offers a conceptual overview before examining the various aspects of innovation and its function as a driving force behind strategic initiatives and a means of fostering competitive advantage. It provides a thorough study that clarifies the various stages of the innovation process, from ideation to optimization, emphasizing key challenges and opportunities at each level. It provides a road map for businesses looking to foster an innovative culture and use it as an outlet for value creation and competitive advantage by adopting a comprehensive viewpoint. 2024, IGI Global. -
Gravity-modulated RayleighBard convection in a Newtonian liquid bounded by rigidfree boundaries: a comparative study with other boundary conditions
Effect of different boundaries on the gravity-modulated RayleighBard convection has been investigated with an emphasis on rigidfree boundaries. Small-amplitude and large-amplitude modulations are studied using the linear stability analysis. The modified Venezian approach is used to study small-amplitude modulations using different modes of perturbations and the superposition principle. The existence of subharmonic motions for the case of large-amplitude modulations was explored using the Mathieu equation arising from the linear stability analysis. Floquet theory was used together with Hills infinite determinant method to compute the critical Rayleigh number for the case of large-amplitude modulations. Weakly non-linear analysis is performed leading to the cubic StuartLandau equation from the Lorenz system. Heat transport was quantified using the Nusselt number and the mean Nusselt numbers for different amplitudes and frequencies. It was found that gravity modulation has, in general, a stabilizing effect on the convection process in all three boundary types, and the heat transport was found to be an increasing function of amplitude. Another important outcome of the study is that the critical Rayleigh number for the onset of convection for rigidfree boundaries lies between those of the corresponding values of the freefree and rigidrigid boundaries in the case of both harmonic and subharmonic motions which could be exploited in controlling convection. 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. -
Computationally efficient wavelet domain solver for florescence diffuse optical tomography
Estrogen induced proliferation of mutant cells is a growth signal hallmark of breast cancer. Fluorescent molecule that can tag Estrogen Receptor (ER) can be effectively used for detecting cancerous tissue at an early stage. A novel targetspecific NIRf dye conjugate aimed at measuring ER status was synthesized by ester formation between 17-? estradiol and a hydrophilic derivative of ICG, cyanine dye, bis-1,1-(4-sulfobutyl) indotricarbocyanine-5-carboxylic acid, sodium salt. In-vitro studies provided specific binding on ER+ve [MCF-7] cells clearly indicating nuclear localization of the dye for ER+ve as compared to plasma level staining for MDAMB-231. Furthermore, cancer prone cells showed 4.5-fold increase in fluorescence signal intensity compared to control.; A model of breast phantom was simulated to study the in-vivo efficiency of dye with the parameters of dye obtained from photo-physical and in-vitro studies. The excitation (754 nm) and emission (787 nm) equation are solved independently using parallel processing strategies. The results were obtained by carrying out wavelet transformation on forward and the inverse data sets. An improvisation of the Information content of system matrix was suggested in wavelet domain. The inverse problem was addressed using LevenbergMarquardt (LM) procedure with the minimization of objective function using Tikhonov approach. The multi resolution property of wavelet transform was explored in reducing error and increasing computational efficiency. Our results were compared with the single resolution approach on various parameters like computational time, error function, and Normalized Root Mean Square (NRMS) error. A model with background absorption coefficient of 0.01 mm-1 with anomalies of 0.02 mm-1 with constant reduced scattering of 2.0 mm for different concentration of dye was compared in the result. The reconstructed optical properties were in concurrence with the tissue property at 787 nm. We intend our future plans on in-vivo study on developing a complete instrumentation for imaging a target specific lipophilic dye. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014. -
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Culturally responsive trauma-informed training for educators and school counselors
Educational systems must become trauma-informed, anti-racist, and multi-tiered systems of support for all students, which requires comprehensive training for educators and school counselors. This chapter begins with an introduction to the history of trauma-informed approaches. Second, the chapter discusses children who have experienced trauma and the critical need for trauma-informed training in schools. Third, an anti-racist framework for culturally responsive approaches is provided. Fourth, key components of trauma-informed training are discussed, specifically building relationships and establishing safety. Fifth, research-based recommendations for successful training of educators and school counselors are provided. Sixth, the wellness needs of school staff to minimize occupational burnout and combat indirect trauma, which includes vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue are discussed. Finally, the importance of increased support from administration and community partners for the implementation of trauma-informed practices is emphasized. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Development vs. Rights A Case for Sustainable Development of Onge Tribes of Little Andaman
Human rights and environmental protections are often violated as a consequence of development activities. In addition to harming the environment, this increases the marginalisation of those who are already marginalised. The development paradigm that is based on the interests of the majority not only tends to retard the indigenous people but also renders them incapable of competing with the majority. For the indigenous people, development has always been a problem rather than a solution. Development initiatives under the umbrella of globalisation with a label of monotony, ignore the aspects of the diverse livelihoods of many indigenous peoples. The Niti Aayog proposed in its vision document, the Sustainable Development of Little Andaman, in 2021, that the island should be developed into a megacity by utilising its natural features and strategic location. The long-term objective is to develop the island into a major financial tourism hub that can rival Hong Kong and Singapore. This plan will, on the one hand, advance commerce, employment, and economic growth; on the other hand, environmental conservation issues will also arise. Concerns over this vision document have indeed been voiced by several academics, environmentalists, and conservationists due to issues with Onge indigenous rights, ecological fragility, and earthquake and tsunami susceptibility. In this context, the research article aims to study and analyse the proposed megacity project and its impact on the rights of Onge tribes and the environment. Sahana Florence and Achyutananda Mishra, 2024. -
Traditional Ecological Knowledge Repository in the Indian Himalayas: An Overview
Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) refers to a body of informa-tion that is also referred to as local knowledge, traditional knowledge, native knowledge, and indigenous technological knowledge. A number of studies show the role of traditional ecological knowledge in decision-making in social-ecological systems that support sustainability and resilience. International agencies have also highlighted and emphasised the importance of TEK practises in the preservation of biological variation. For instance, the UN Convention on Biodiversity, Article 8 (j), makes it very plain that respect, maintain, and promote innovation and practises of indigenous and aboriginal populations connected with sustainable use of biolog-ical diversity are essential. The benefits of TEK for sustainable forest management were acknowledged in the 2005 Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Report by the World Bank. As environmentalists, anthropologists, and arborists share interests in TEK for academic, social, or economic reasons, this highlights the significance of TEK in difficulties relating to biodiversity protection. Numerous components of TEK are seen favourably by experts in fields of forestry, irrigation, architecture, ethno-biology, irrigation, agriculture, medicine, sun and water conservation, conventional weather prediction, adaptation to climate change, and disaster risk reduction. Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is predominantly populated by indigenous peoples and local societies, which are quite diverse in terms of socio-culture and race. The region has nearly 40% of all of Indias indigenous tribes. This area is also special for its tradi-tional ecological knowledge. Many of the TEK-based practices have supported local communities in earning a livelihood. The indigenous peoples expertise and expe-riences are said to play a crucial part in preventing climate change, and they may give important information on the implications of climate change. Hence, sustaining biodiversity in the IHR is also a means of defending indigenous peoples rights. By making the TEK the focal point of governance systems at the IHR, the variety of options for sustainable growth and even the co-production of the body of knowl-edge would be expanded. Therefore, it seems sensible to get knowledge from the TEK before it is lost to the onslaught of modernity. However, there are numerous problems or issues with traditional ecological knowledge in India, including igno-rance in considering conservation policies by the Indian government and the lack of effective documentation of this priceless knowledge. To develop sustainable and culturally suitable management techniques, it is currently a challenge to combine indigenous knowledge standards and management methods with Western science. Realising the above, this chapter attempts to comprehend the concept of TEK and its application throughout a variety of resource management contexts throughout a variety of resource management scenarios. Further, it will explore various issues and challenges and examine the regulations thereof. Lastly, this chapter concludes by highlighting the strategies and suggestions for an effective repository of traditional ecological knowledge in the Indian Himalayan Region. 2024 The Author(s). -
Sectoral correlations and interlinkages: NSE
An efficient portfolio is a well-diversified portfolio that gives the investor opportunities to earn money and provide cover against risks. Understanding the intersectoral linkages and correlations among various sectors in a stock market will help an investor to diversify the portfolio and reduce risk efficiently. This study aims at examining the underlying linkages and correlations among eight sectors in the Indian National Stock Exchange (NSE) using a Granger causality test under VAR environment. The results of the study based on nine years' data from 2009 to 2018 show that an effective portfolio can have two classifications -stocks from Pharma and Media as group one (defensive stocks) and picks from IT, Bank, Financial Services, Realty, Auto and FMCG sector as group two (somewhat Cyclical). The study further proves that the usual definition for cyclical and defensive sectors have undergone some profound changes. 2020 SCMS Group of Educational Institutions. All rights reserved. -
On k-Facile Perfect Numbers
For a positive integer n, let ?(n) denote the sum of all positive divisors of n. Then n is said to be a k-facile perfect number if ?(n) = 2n + d1d2 dk, where 1 < d1, d2,, dk < n are distinct divisors of n. This paper characterizes k-facile perfect numbers and establishes their relationships with other special numbers. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. -
ON NEAR Fk-PERFECT AND DEFICIENT Fk-PERFECT NUMBERS
For a positive integer n, the arithmetic function ?2(n) denotes the sum of squares of all the divisors of n. A positive integer n is called an F-perfect number if ?2(n) ? n2 = 3n. A positive integer n is termed a near F-perfect number if ?2(n) ? n2 ? d2 = 3n, where d is a proper divisor of n. Similarly, n is considered a deficient F-perfect number if ?2(n) ? n2 + d2 = 3n, where d is a proper divisor of n. In this paper, we discuss several characterizations of these numbers, establish their relations with other significant numbers, and generalize the near-perfect and deficient-perfect numbers. 2025, Colgate University. All rights reserved. -
Steady Finite Amplitude Convection in Type 2 Hybrid Nanofluids with Rough Boundaries and Robin Boundary Condition on Temperature
The study concerns linear and weakly non-linear analysis of a Rayleigh-Bard convection problem subjected to a most general boundary condition. This general boundary condition consists of rough boundaries on velocity and Robin boundary condition on temperature. With the help of specific non-dimensional parameters, i.e., the slip-Darcy number and the Biot number that arise at lower and horizontal boundaries, we have been able to integrate 16 Rayleigh-Bard convection problems into one. Both parameters display a stabilising effect on the onset of convection. Utilising a minimal Fourier series representation, a generalised Lorenz model is derived. The solution of this Lorenz model is used to obtain the Nusselt number expression. The study also involves the usage of mono nanofluid and hybrid nanofluid of the type where spherical-shaped nanoparticles (alumina/copper) are dispersed into a binary base fluid mixture (water-EG). The thermophysical properties of the binary base fluid mixture and the corresponding nanofluids are calculated using mixture theory. Also, the thermophysical properties of mono nanofluid are derived and calculated from the mixture theory defined for the hybrid nanofluid type, which accounts for the correctness of the mixture theory used (verified using phenomenological laws and mixture theory for mono nanofluid). The papers main aim is to throw light on the ease rendered by the usage of general boundary condition, along with presenting a theoretical base for choosing the most suitable nanofluid concerning convection problems. An increase of 96.2984% in critical Rayleigh number is observed in the case of water-EG-alumina nanofluid when Biot number is increased from 10?3 to 106. Likewise, an increase of 107.223% in critical Rayleigh number for water-EG-alumina nanofluid is observed when slip-Darcy number is increased from 10?3 to 106. Limiting cases of the Rayleigh-Bard problem for 16 boundary conditions including free/rigid isothermal/adiabatic combinations at lower and upper boundaries are obtained, thereby presenting a strong validation for the study. Plots of stream function for different boundary conditions are included for a better physical understanding of the problem. 2025, Penerbit Akademia Baru. All rights reserved. -
Effects of Rough Boundaries on RayleighBenard Convection in Nanofluids
A linear stability analysis of RayleighBenard convection in a Newtonian nanofluid is carried out using most general boundary conditions. A single-phase description of nanofluids is adopted in the study. The nanofluids used for the study are wateralumina and watercopper nanofluids in order to analyze how a choice between them can be made. The values of thermophysical quantities of nanofluids are calculated using the mixture theory and phenomenological-laws. The paper applies the Maclaurin series in solving the boundary-eigenvalue-problem through a simple and innovative approach. A single-term Galerkin technique is adopted to obtain the guess value of the critical Rayleigh number and the wave number. Further, improved values of the Rayleigh number and the wave number are obtained using the solution of a system of three linear-algebraic equations. A detailed discussion is made on the effect of rough-boundaries and Robin-boundary conditions for temperature on the onset of convection. A comparative study between the results of two nanofluids is made and the destabilizing effect of nanoparticles in the Newtonian carrier-fluid on the onset of convection is studied. Copyright 2023 by ASME. -
Determinants of Auditor Choice: Evidence from Sharia Commercial Banks in Indonesia
This research aims to determine the impact of corporate governance, firm complexity, foreign ownership, and ownership concentration towards auditor choice for Sharia commercial banks in Indonesia in 2016-2023. Firm size is also accounted for as a control variable. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach using the logit logistic regression analysis method through the Eviews 13 software. The sampling method was carried out using a purposive sampling method, which produced a sample of 9 Sharia commercial banks in Indonesia with a total of 72 observations. This study aims to provide an overview of the factors that Sharia commercial banks in Indonesia consider in choosing their external auditors, namely between Big 4 and non-Big Four auditors, which differ from other companies and industries. The results show that in partial analysis, corporate governance mechanisms and ownership concentration significantly and negatively affect auditor choice. Meanwhile, firm complexity and foreign ownership do not affect auditor choice. Low demands cause the negative influence of ownership concentration due to the private nature of the banks and efforts to achieve efficiency in audit fees while maintaining the same quality standards. 2025, Creative Publishing House. All rights reserved. -
A Feature Selection Study on the Bot-IoT Dataset Using Ensemble Classification Techniques
IoT is an emerging giant in the field of technol- ogy, taking over traditional systems, providing interconnected- ness, convenience, efficiency, and automation, making our lives unimaginably better. However, security for these IoT systems is challenging, especially due to their interconnectedness, making them vulnerable to various cyber threats. The rising tide of IoT botnets, especially, presents a unique challenge. This has urgently increased the need for Intrusion Detection research. Modern Intrusion Detection approaches often employ Machine Learning for effective results. Feature Selection is extremely important while creating Machine Learning Classification models to avoid overfitting and poor performance. This paper focuses on running a Feature Selection study on the Bot-IoT dataset provided by UNSW to increase the accuracy of a ML model. The paper tests 5 types of Feature Selection methods, from Filter- based, Wrapper-based and Embedded methods, combined with two distinct ensemble classifiers: Random Forest + Adaboost and XGBoost. Each combination is tested with the dataset, and the accuracy is compared to find the most effective and versatile feature selection method that can assist both Stacking and Voting- type Ensemble classifiers. The results show that Karl Pearson can provide the best accuracy when applied to both Ensemble Classifiers. 2024 IEEE. -
Digital Forensics Chain of Custody Using Blockchain
In todays world, Digital Forensics is a crucial subject with much scope as data storage becomes more decentralised. The collection and preservation of digital media is a topic of concern across the Cyber Security and Digital Forensics field. With Cloud Infrastructure and other technologies, data is not permanently stored in one place and gathering and analysing it can become a headache for Forensic Investigators. Blockchain, however, works as a decentralised, distributed peer-to-peer network and thus can be considered a suitable solution for the mentioned problems. With the help of a blockchain network and Smart Contracts, Digital Forensics can be significantly improved to adapt to modern digital architecture. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.