Negotiation is an important managerial skill. The ability to negotiate across cultures becomes even more challenging due to differences in institutional practices. This book explores how the institutional environment in India and China shapes their negotiating behaviour.

Computer Assistive Technologies for Physically and Cognitively Challenged Users focuses on the technologies and devices that assist individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. These technologies facilitate independent activity and participation, serving to improve daily functional capabilities. The book features nine chapters that cover a wide range of computer assistive technologies that give readers an in-depth understanding of the available resources to help the elderly or ind...

Computer Assistive Technologies for Physically and Cognitively Challenged Users focuses on the technologies and devices that assist individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. These technologies facilitate independent activity and participation, serving to improve daily functional capabilities.The book features nine chapters that cover a wide range of computer assistive technologies that give readers an in-depth understanding of the available resources to help the elderly...

This volume contains selected papers from the Second Quadrennial International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018). The papers cover important topics related to structural integrity of critical installations, such as power plants, aircrafts, spacecrafts, defense and civilian components. The focus is on assuring safety of operations with high levels of reliability and structural integrity. This volume will be of interest to plant operators working with safety critical equipment,...

This book offers a compendium of diverse essays on emerging legal issues in outer space, written by experts in the field of Space Law from different parts of the globe. The book comprehensively addresses opportunities in space and the inevitable legal challenges that these space activities pose for mankind. It explores the increasing role of private sector in outer space, which calls for a review of policy and legislation; invites opinio juris from law scholars for ensuring the applicabili...

The age-old notion of ‘hypnotic induction’ receives a fresh look from notable scholars from Canada, England, Sweden, and the USA in this book. These scholars represent a breadth of theoretical perspectives: cognitive-behavioral, Ericksonian, psychoanalytic, and trance-state. It is well known that a wide range of hypnotic induction protocols is used to prepare individuals to enhance their receptivity to test or clinical suggestions. However, despite its popularity of use, it appears that li...

Revolutionize your IoT infrastructure with this guide to mastering quantum-enhanced machine learning algorithms and theoretical frameworks that are shattering the boundaries of classical computing to deliver unprecedented network performance and security.In a world increasingly reliant on interconnected devices and data-driven insights, the limitations of classical computing become ever more apparent. The convergence of quantum computing, machine learning, and the ...

A comprehensive guide to design, build and execute effective Big Data strategies using HadoopKey Features-Get an in-depth view of the Apache Hadoop ecosystem and an overview of the architectural patterns pertaining to the popular Big Data platform-Conquer different data processing and analytics challenges using a multitude of tools such as Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, Tableau and more-A comprehensive, step-by-step guide that will teach you ever...

Blockchain Technology for the Engineering and Service Sectors is essential for anyone looking to understand how to harness blockchain technology, driving innovation and efficiency across various sectorsBlockchain technology stands as one of the most transformative innovations of the 21st century, significantly impacting sectors including finance, manufacturing, and the service industry. Despite its relatively recent emergence, blockchain has the potential ...

Harness the future of sustainable energy with this essential volume, which provides a comprehensive guide to integrating artificial intelligence for efficient energy storage and management systems.To achieve a clean and sustainable energy future, renewable energy sources such as solar, hydropower, and wind must develop dependable and effective energy storage technologies. The growing need for intelligent energy storage systems is greater than ever, despite substant...

Rechargeable Ion BatteriesHighly informative and comprehensive resource providing knowledge on underlying concepts, materials, ongoing developments and the many applications of ion-based batteriesRechargeable Ion Batteries explores the concepts and the design of rechargeable ion batteries, including their materials chemistries, applications, stability, and novel developments. Focus is given on state-of-the-art Li-based batteries us...

This new volume presents a plethora of clever real-time applications of smart sensor technology with examples from diverse areas. The volume showcases novel applications of smart sensors, such as for automatic dual axis solar tracking systems, for wearable flexible electronic devices, for effective security systems in banking and finance, in healthcare for cancer detection and cardiac patient monitoring, for chemical safety in laboratories, for water quality monitoring systems, for agricul...