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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. -
Navigating the filter bubble: A pill for hyperpersonalization
AI-driven personalization has transformed the digital landscape shaping consumer behavior, active engagement and influencing purchase intention. However, the extensive use of these strategies have led to a filter bubble-a state of intellectual isolation due to hyper-personalisation. Users are confined to information that reinforces their existing beliefs, limiting awareness of alternative products and leading to advertising fatigue. The chapter delves into extensive literature on filter bubble phenomenon to draw parallel implications from political marketing to consumer marketing. It discusses strategies to mitigate the impact of hyper-personalisation. These strategies focus on platform-specific dynamics, audience fragmentation v/s duplication, and leveraging automated serendipity and ideological polarisation to foster diversity and consumer engagement. The chapter articulates the strategic role of social media in offering personalised marketing to consumers. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Navigating the Future of Intelligent and Smart Manufacturing A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis (2012-2024)
Intelligent and smart manufacturing is at the forefront of a digital revolution in the manufacturing industry. This chapter reveals how key technologies have developed and converged during the period 2012-2024 by analysing 1046 articles from the Web of Science database. Literature was compiled into ten distinct clusters: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Services (Applications), Gateway, Industry 4.0, Heuristic, Cutting Force, Remote Maintenance, and Fabrication. Each cluster is measured by its degree, modularity, density, citation analysis metrics and help in predicting the impact and about their interrelations in research within these domains. Further, the major focus is on Industry 4.0 principles and the evolving research landscape that promptly helps in findings and the rapid adoption of advanced computational methods. With this analysis, the most influential authors, articles, and journals will provide insight for building collaborative networks and intelligent manufacturings intellectual structure. This study nonetheless delivers an overview of previously published research; in addition, it also illustrates trends and openings that provide a significant underpinning to support subsequent academic endeavours and their application in practice. 2025 selection and editorial matter, Alka Chaudhary, Vandana Sharma, and Ahmed Alkhayyat individual chapters, the contributors. -
Navigating the Green Frontier: Unveiling Investor Strategies in Green Bond Market vs. Traditional Markets
Green bonds have emerged as a key instrument in sustainable finance, but their risk-return profile remains poorly understood. This study examines the risk-return profile of green bonds compared to traditional markets over a midterm investment horizon. Daily closing prices of five indices (S&P Green Bond Index, S&P 500 Index, S&P GSCI Gold Index, S&P Global Clean Energy Index, and S&P 500 Carbon Efficient Index) from August 2021 to August 2024 were analysed using descriptive statistics and GARCH (1, 1) models. Green bonds exhibit higher volatility persistence and leverage effects compared to traditional markets. There is a significant positive correlation between the S&P Green Bond Index and the S&P Global Clean Energy Index. The S&P GSCI Gold Index exhibits low volatility and no significant leverage effects. Investors should consider the unique risk-return profile of green bonds when constructing portfolios. Portfolio managers should employ sector-specific risk management strategies. Policymakers should consider the potential benefits of green bonds in promoting sustainable finance and mitigating climate risk. This study contributes to the growing body of research on green finance and sustainable investing, providing valuable insights into the midterm risk-return dynamics of green bonds. 2025, Bentham Books imprint. -
Navigating the healthtech ecosystem: Challenges and roadblocks
Driven by recent technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and digital twins, the healthcare sector is revolutionizing at a fast pace. HealthTech has numerous applications such as robotic surgery, virtual assistants, telemedicine and fitness tracking devices. But this data-driven innovation in healthcare sector is severely hampered by government barriers, privacy and security issues. The potential for comprehensive patient care is limited by interoperability problems across different healthcare systems, which impede smooth data interchange. Additionally, access to HealthTech solutions is limited by the digital divide. Many healthcare providers face issues with high developmental challenges, implementation costs, and required infrastructure investments. Considering the above perspective, this chapter examines the challenges and roadblocks in the HealthTech ecosystem. To address these issues and promote a strong HealthTech ecosystem, the authors critically analyze the role of healthcare providers, tech firms, and patients in view of an all-inclusive approach. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the intersection of global climate change and mental health
The ecological equilibrium of the globe is under grave danger from the unprecedented global climate change problem, which has far-reaching consequences for both human society and the natural world. The complex relationship between climate change and mental health is discussed in this abstract, along with its direct and indirect effects, the ways in which different groups are vulnerable, strategies for coping, policy implications, and potential directions for further study. Direct trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders are direct outcomes of immediate effects, such as severe weather occurrences and the evacuation of entire communities. At the same time, widespread eco-anxiety is overwhelming people's minds and leading to persistent uneasiness. This abstract dives into the mental toll, looking at how indigenous people, youth, and children experience cultural displacement and forced migration, as well as the grieving over biodiversity loss. A wide range of responses, from mindfulness practices on an individual level to community-based resilience programs, are emerging in response to the climate crisis. The abstract highlights the importance of education in fostering understanding and resilience, particularly among younger generations. It stresses the importance of international cooperation and calls for the inclusion of mental health concerns in climate change strategies 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the Labyrinth: Trauma and Memory in Donna Tartts The Goldfinch and Nathan Hills The Nix
This paper delves into the intricate interplay between trauma and memory in 21st-century American fiction, with a specific focus on Donna Tartts The Goldfinch (2013) and Nathan Hills The Nix (2016). Through a comparative analysis of these novels, the study explores how characters navigate the labyrinthine complexities of trauma and its impact on memory, identity, and narrative construction. Grounded in the theoretical framework of Dan P McAdams Narrative Identity Theory, the study employs a rigorous interdisciplinary approach, synthesizing textual analysis with theoretical inquiry to illuminate the nuanced dynamics at play within the selected texts. The paper examines how trauma disrupts and reshapes memory, leading to fragmented recollections, haunting flashbacks, and the blurring of past and present. Additionally, it investigates how memory serves as a tool for both coping with and perpetuating trauma, shaping characters perceptions of themselves and the world around them. 2025 IUP. All Rights Reserved. -
Navigating the landscape of green marketing trends and identifying greenwashing red flags
Through this chapter, the authors intend to provide information to the fashion and retail industry about the latest trends and their drawbacks, further increasing the awareness of environmentally conscious consumers. The objective of the study is first to examine the prevalent green marketing strategies adopted by fashion and retail businesses. Further, it also evaluates the actual reality and effectiveness behind the strategies used by brands to understand if they are creating an illusion of sustainability or are genuinely committed through case studies of various retail brands. Lastly it investigates consumer attitudes and perceptions of green marketing in fashion and retail. This research employs an approach to explore driving factors for green marketing in the fashion and retail industry. Utilizing secondary data, a comprehensive review of existing literature on sustainable practices, consumer behaviour, and industry trends was done. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the landscape of inclusive education: Bridging the policy-practice divide
This chapter examines the complex interplay between policy and practice in inclusive education. With an emphasis on educational equity, this study explores the significance of collaboration among stakeholders, sufficient preparation of teachers, and the evaluation of inclusivity. The chapter offers a comprehensive perspective on implementing inclusive education by discussing prevalent obstacles, approaches to surmounting these barriers, and the distinct requirements of exceptional students. By forecasting forthcoming trends and providing policymakers and educators with recommendations, it envisions a future in which collaborative endeavours and data-driven decision-making drive the advancement of educational environments that are more inclusive, equitable, and responsive. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the Metaverse: TCCM Approach for Comprehensive Review of Avatar Marketing Strategies
Despite the growing importance of avatars in reshaping consumer interactions, there remains a discernible gap in the literature necessitating a comprehensive synthesis of existing knowledge. In response, this study conducts a systematic-literature-review employing the Theory-Context-Characteristics-Methodology (TCCM) framework. Study aims to delineate the current state of the field by addressing key research foci and conducting a meticulous TCCM analysis. Drawing from the TCCM-framework, our investigation encompasses an exploration of (1) dominant theories guiding research endeavours, (2) contexts within which avatar marketing is situated, (3) key characteristics characterizing the studies, (4) diverse study methodologies employed, and (5) the overall trajectory of research in this domain. Study unfolds a panoramic view of avatar marketing in the metaverse, synthesizing existing knowledge, and illuminating the key dimensions that shape this dynamic field. Insights gained from systematic-literature-review contribute to a deeper understanding of the theories, contexts, characteristics, and methodologies that have underpinned research endeavours thus far. 2013 The Korean Society of Management Information Systems. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the need for accessible labelling through the narratives of consumers with visual impairment in India
This study aims to understand the strategies consumers with visual impairment (CWV) use in acquiring product information and explores preferences for accessible labelling and its benefits. This study employed the qualitative approach of thematic analysis. A snowball sampling technique was used to recruit participants. Data were collected from CWV through semi-structured interviews. The sample size of this study was 12. The data were analysed using NVivo software. The study revealed three strategies used by CWV to obtain product information, namely reliance on caregivers, staff, and technology. However, all the strategies employed have multiple drawbacks. The study reported a high preference for accessible labelling in braille and quick response (QR) codes. Implementing a combination of braille labels and QR codes on product packages was the most beneficial strategy for CWV. The Implementation of accessible labels ensures inclusion in the marketplace. The Author(s) 2024. -
Navigating the need for accessible labelling through the narratives of consumers with visual impairment in India
This study aims to understand the strategies consumers with visual impairment (CWV) use in acquiring product information and explores preferences for accessible labelling and its benefits. This study employed the qualitative approach of thematic analysis. A snowball sampling technique was used to recruit participants. Data were collected from CWV through semi-structured interviews. The sample size of this study was 12. The data were analysed using NVivo software. The study revealed three strategies used by CWV to obtain product information, namely reliance on caregivers, staff, and technology. However, all the strategies employed have multiple drawbacks. The study reported a high preference for accessible labelling in braille and quick response (QR) codes. Implementing a combination of braille labels and QR codes on product packages was the most beneficial strategy for CWV. The Implementation of accessible labels ensures inclusion in the marketplace. The Author(s) 2024 -
Navigating the Nexus: An Integrated Framework for Energy- Water- Food Security in the MENA Region
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region confronts a severe and escalating challenge to its resource security, rooted in the complex interdependencies of the Energy- Water- Food (EWF) nexus. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the long- term impacts of alternative policy pathways on EWF security and associated socio- economic outcomes. Utilizing a specifically designed Input- Output (IO) modelling framework incorporating flexible production functions and price- induced factor substitution, this study projects outcomes to the year 2050 for ten key MENA countries under five distinct scenarios: a Business- as- Usual (BAU) trajectory, three sector- specific scenarios focused on Energy (ESC), Water (WSC), and Food (FSC), and an integrated EWF Nexus- oriented Scenario (NSC). The analysis reveals that the BAU path, which extrapolates current policies and consumption patterns, leads to a precipitous decline in water and food security, rendering current development models fundamentally unsustainable. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the Rapid: Organizational Change and Adaptation in the 21st Century
In an era defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), organisational change is no longer episodicit is a continuous necessity. This chapter explores how organisations can navigate constant change in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. It examines key drivers of change technological, demographic, environmental, and socio- political and integrates classical and contemporary theories, including Lewins model, Kotters framework, and sensemaking. Emphasis is placed on strategic foresight, organisational agility, innovation culture and role of neuroplasticity in change implementation. Real- world case studies (e.g., Microsoft, Patagonia, GM) demonstrate practical applications from organisational and neuroplasticity perspective. The chapter highlights the importance of adaptive resilience, aligning formal and informal systems, empowering middle managers, and fostering psychological safety to enable sustainable transformation and continuous learning in rapidly evolving environments. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. -
Navigating the Ripple Effect: A Risk-Resilient Framework for Supply Chain Optimization
Supply chains around worldwide are growing increasingly vulnerable to intricate and interrelated hazards, such as localized disruptions, ie. the COVID-19 pandemic - have repercussions that affect manufacturers, suppliers, and buying habits in other geographical areas. This study offers a risk-resilient paradigm for supply chain optimization that combines cutting-edge risk mitigation and recovery techniques with conventional efficiency-driven tactics. The framework tackles both short-term operational issues and long-term sustainability objectives by fusing lean management, scenario-based stochastic demonstrating, Bayesian network analysis, and digital technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. In order to reduce the spread of disruptions and enhance decision-making in the face of uncertainty, this work highlights the significance of supplier collaboration, decentralized planning, and predictive analytics. This paper includes a thorough strategy for managing the ripple effect, improving supply chain adaptation, and guaranteeing continuous value delivery in unstable circumstances using comparative analysis and data from recent literature. 2025 IEEE. -
Navigating the self-service revolution with smart machines
The rise of smart machines transforms service interactions in various sectors, ushering in the self-service revolution. From AI-powered kiosks in airports to automated checkouts in retail and intelligent virtual assistants in banking, these technologies redefine convenience, efficiency, and customer expectations. As businesses adopt self-service solutions, the challenge lies in implementing the right technologies and ensuring they enhance the user experience. Navigating this revolution requires a careful balance between automation and human-centered design, where smart machines serve as tools to empower human interaction. Navigating the Self-Service Revolution With Smart Machines explores self-service technology as a transformative force in the retail landscape, scrutinizing its complexities, dualities, and far-reaching implications across diverse environments. It delves into the multifaceted nature of self-service technology, examining how its rise reshapes customer experiences, operational efficiencies, and business models in urban centers while contrasting these developments with the challenges in rural areas. This book covers topics such as machine learning, automation, consumer behavior, and is a useful resource for business owners, computer engineers, academicians, researchers, and data scientists. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. -
Navigating the Strategic Labyrinth: Bridging Gaps in Theory, Implementation, and Adaptation
The dynamic business landscape demands agile strategists, yet gaps remain between theory and practice. This study delves into five key areas for navigating the strategic maze: Tools are needed to translate theoretical frameworks into actionable strategies for diverse contexts. Factors enabling or hindering successful implementation across organizations, as explored by Haghighi et al. (2019), require a deeper understanding. Embracing Emerging Trends: Disruptive technologies like Eissas (2018) smart grid program necessitate strategic adaptation and exploration of their potential. Humanizing Strategy: Insights from behavioral economics and cognitive psychology can guide us in understanding the human factors influence on strategic decision-making. Context-Specific Strategies: Tailoring strategies to unique challenges and opportunities faced by different sectors and regions is key to sustainable success. By addressing these gaps, the study empowers organizations to navigate the strategic landscape with greater agility and effectiveness. This journey requires embracing a human-centered approach, fostering continuous learning, and bridging the theory-practice divide. Ultimately, equipping organizations with these tools will pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future. 2026 by Apple Academic Press, Inc. -
Navigating the transition to preschool: Understanding the experience of parents in urban india
This qualitative study explores the experiences of parents in urban india as they navigate the process of selecting a preschool for their children, particularly in light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, which started in March 2020. In this study, preschool refers to formal early childhood education programs for children before entering primary school (typically serving children aged 35). This research examines the factors influencing parental decision-making, including the perceived importance of play-based learning, health and safety protocols, school proximity, and teacher qualifications. The study also explores the range of parental emotions experienced during this transition, from anxiety to excitement, as their children begin their preschool education. Using narrative analysis, the study involved interviews with 12 parents of children aged 37 who had recently enrolled their children in preschool. The findings highlight the significant influence of childrens perceived responses to the preschool environment on parental satisfaction and subsequent decision-making. The COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a key contextual factor shaping both the transition process and preschool selection criteria. This research highlights the active role parents play in seeking enriching early learning environments for their children. It also suggests the need for educational policymakers to support high-quality preschool education, particularly by fostering effective parental engagement, to facilitate smoother transitions for families and bridge the gap between quantitative educational targets and the qualitative dimensions of parental experience. The Author(s) 2026 -
Navigating Towards Sustainability: The Role of Corporate Governance and AI- Driven Behavioral Interventions
The paper explores how corporate governance practices influence non- financial performance, particularly sustainability. Strong governance ensures that ESG principles are integrated into business operations, promoting long- term sustainability. The study examines the effectiveness of AI- assisted behavioral interventions in advancing sustainable practices. AI can mitigate cognitive biases and irrational decisions, pushing individuals and organizations toward sustainability. AI- driven governance frameworks can enhance non- financial performance, including environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance. Through case studies and analysis, the paper provides insights into how AI and corporate governance can optimize sustainability strategies beyond traditional financial metrics. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.