The book explores the design, production and construction processes of the multi-layer facade systems towards the principles of environmental and energy sustainability through the drafting of an explanatory and operative reference instrument.
This book serves as a comprehensive guide to learning various aspects of financial fraud, encompassing the related research, the current situation, potential causes, implementation process, detection methods, regulatory penalties and management challenges in publicly listed companies.
This book provides an overview of the correlation between climate change and public health, closely aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 3 (SDG-3).
This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and presents the latest empirical findings on outsourcing in Management Science (MS) and Operations Research (OR).
This book discusses the evolution of the sustainability story in corporate, political, and environmental discourses as well as paradigms and theoretical approaches to better understand communication about, of, and for sustainability.
Digital Technologies for Engineering Construction Information Productivity goes beyond other digital construction books by examining how emerging digital construction technologies and other popular technologies developed by, for example, Microsoft can be used in improving the productivity of construction information.
From climate disasters to technological disruptions, society faces an unprecedented wave of risks that threaten global stability and economic security.
A decade after the "e;Arab springs"e;, the book aims to provide a concise perspective on the political, social and economic challenges of the southern shore of the Mediterranean a decade after the "e;Arab springs"e;.
Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Sport Facility Operations Management goes beyond the basic theories of sport facility management to examine the practical realities connecting facilities, people, and technology.
Bridging the divide between traditional supply chain theory, language, and practices and the urgent need to incorporate sustainability into supply chain decision-making, Incorporating Sustainability into Procurement Decision Making for Food Supply Chains offers a novel approach to understanding modern food systems and how to use procurement to improve them.
This book provides a practical and rewarding path for early to mid-career professionals of all disciplines (STEM and non-STEM) to develop the intentional mental practice of Systems Thinking together with Rigorous Methods that improve the way we view, contemplate, approach and deal with complex challenges.
As the world rapidly advances toward unparalleled connectivity and urbanization, the intersection of state-of-the-art telecommunications, smart city initiatives, and the Internet of Things (IoT) holds the potential for revolutionary changes in our daily lives.
This textbook introduces intelligent manufacturing concepts and strategies toward systems' best performance, especially concerning design and operations.
Ever since the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) was initiated in the early 2000s, political and research interest has tended to focus on its military components, rather than the more quantitatively important non-military interventions.
Blue Sky, Blue Water is a timely and comprehensive resource that explores the dynamic intersection of air pollution, climate resilience, and water governance in the 21st century.
The annual edition of the best-selling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and get published, the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is now in its 108th edition.
This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on contributions from experts in various fields such as geography, environmental and developmental studies, to provide a comprehensive analysis of Brunei's role within Southeast Asia's future trajectory.
This book, extensively revised and updated in its second edition, presents a comprehensive overview of housing policy in Australia over the last quarter century.
Guide to create unlimited value in any organization, supported by rich, granular company stories Drawing from real stories of how companies relentlessly improved quality, delivery, service, and cost structure, Creating Value: Empowering People for Sustainable Success that Benefits Employees, Customers, and Owners offers simple, powerful ways to think and act to unlock the nascent value of any enterprise.
This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on contributions from experts in various fields such as geography, environmental and developmental studies, to provide a comprehensive analysis of Brunei's role within Southeast Asia's future trajectory.
Digital transformation and AI innovation are revolutionizing the healthcare industry, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance patient care, streamline processes, and improve outcomes.
This engaging and practical book gives readers the tools and insight to become accomplished creators of stories to lead positive change within their organisation and communities.
The book presents empirical insights on the relationship between corporate governance, environmental exposure and environmental sustainability performances of Indian non-financial companies.
From climate disasters to technological disruptions, society faces an unprecedented wave of risks that threaten global stability and economic security.
The book focuses on the Abbay Basin biophysical setting, the status of natural resources and degradation processes, agricultural practices, environmental resource conservation efforts, and the role of Earth observation and geospatial technologies in monitoring and planning for the wise utilization of natural resources under severe land resource degradation and climate change.
This book examines how the concept of the just transition - the idea that environmental and social concerns must be reconciled - has been implemented in European Union policies.
