Blind Visionaries and AI: Seeing Differently is an in-depth exploration of how individuals with diverse visual impairments leverage technology, and especially AI, to reimagine their perceptions of the world. Central authors Dagmar Jamieson, who lost her sight due to cone-rod dystrophy, and Mark Rawleigh, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), provide foundational narratives informed by their personal journeys, establishing context for insightful contributions from a diverse gro...

Responding to pressure from the United States, the Colombian government in 1996 intensified aerial fumigation of coca plantations in the western Amazon region. This crackdown on illicit drug cultivation sparked an uprising among the region’s cocaleros, small-scale coca producers and harvest workers. More than 200,000 campesinos marched that summer to protest the heightened threat to their livelihoods. Between the Guerrillas and the State is an ethnographic analysis of the...

This book explores methodologies and strategies for enhancing educational practices through interdisciplinary research and open science. Featuring global contributions, it shows how integrating diverse disciplines can drive innovation, improve teaching, and tackle modern educational challenges.The book begins by highlighting the value of interdisciplinary research, technological advancements, and innovative processes for enriching education. It includes theoretical frameworks for f...

This book surveys the current research on CO2 conversion processes and shows that these can close the carbon cycle as part of a circular economy. The technical and economic feasibility of these processes are examined together and current scientific challenges are signposted, which will guide future R&D. Technology sustainability is key for meeting and keeping decarbonization goals in the long term. However, considering economic and environmental sustainability individually is not enough. A...

Digital transformation has fundamentally reshaped modern finance, creating growing demand for professionals who can develop and apply quantitative models in real-world financial environments. As financial systems become increasingly data-driven, the ability to combine financial theory with programming and analytics has become an essential skill across the industry. Quantitative finance now extends far beyond traditional mathematical modeling, requiring practical expertise in programming la...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) operate, enabling them to compete more effectively in increasingly digital markets. By automating routine tasks, personalizing customer interactions, and providing data-driven insights, AI enhances operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. It also supports supply chain optimization and strengthens cybersecurity, both of which are critical for long-term resilience. As digital tool...

This book analyzes the potential benefits of using artificial intelligence to surpass traditional social and economic problems in Latin America, but it also looks to understand the perils and barriers derived from the adoption of this technology. This volume is divided in Section 1. “Considering AI in the private sphere” that debates about the employment of artificial intelligence from the citizen’s perspective. It embraces topics related with the introduction of AI in the...

Heather Maria Ramirez is a hot selling author and she has created another masterpiece. Yes, she has done it again. This book was a true classic in the making. This book of insane truth was created for and dedicated to, the fly and the innocent peeps in the world that get hated on just like she does, and for no damn good reason at all. If you have had to deal with haters then you are going to love this hilarious book. Look inside her new book and find out why, she is the Goddess wanted in H...

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping how organizations innovate, manage resources, and create equitable opportunities for growth. As AI becomes embedded across industries, it enables greater efficiency, deeper insights, and more inclusive access to technology-driven progress. Understanding how AI intersects with leadership, ethics, and workforce dynamics is essential for navigating digital transformation responsibly. AI for Organizational Excellence and Inclusive Growth e...

Corruption is a phenomenon as old as civilization itself within the history of humanity, and it has presented itself in society with different intensities and various nuances. Many authors have described corruption as the action and effect of corrupting or becoming corrupted, but it also includes the use of the functions and means of organizations (public or private) for economic benefit or some other form of benefit. Corruption has thus become one of the main threats to democracy and gove...

Countries have been competing against each other in order to attract financial investment and human capital for decades. However, emerging economies have a long way to go before they achieve the same levels of competitiveness as a developed economy. Lack of firm institutions, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of trust in the legal system are urgent and unavoidable factors that emerging economies must address. The Handbook of Research on Increasing the Competitiveness of SMEs provides i...

Educational strategies have evolved over the years, due to research breakthroughs and the application of technology. By using the latest learning innovations, curriculum and instructional design can be enhanced and strengthened. The Handbook of Research on Driving STEM Learning With Educational Technologies is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the implementation and use of different techniques of instruction in modern classroom settings. Featuring exhau...