In the dynamic landscape of contemporary finance, the emergence and growth of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing signify a paradigm shift, redefining the foundational tenets of portfolio analysis and management.This book provides a comprehensive examination of ESG investing, tracing its evolution and current significance in financial markets. It focuses on how ESG principles are integrated into investment strategies and the impact on portfolio performance and mar...

The book "Infrastructure Finance and Sustainable Governance" aims to explore innovative frameworks, strategies, and case studies in infrastructure financing while addressing the critical role of governance in achieving sustainability goals. The book seeks to provide an inclusive understanding of financing mechanisms, policy implications, and governance structures that promote long-term economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental resilience. It is designed to serve as a valuable re...

This book explores how financial technology (FinTech) can drive sustainable practices within the blue economy, which revolves around the responsible use of ocean and water-based resources. It highlights how innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital finance can promote environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social equity. By integrating these technologies, the book provides insights into building resilient, well-managed ecosystems that contribute ...

FinTech and Financial Inclusion is a comprehensive edited volume exploring the transformative impact of financial technology on expanding access to financial services and fostering sustainable economic development. This collection brings together insights from leading scholars and practitioners across 20 chapters, offering a multifaceted examination of fintech innovations and financial inclusion globally.The book covers key topics such as the role of finan...

Rhizomicrobiome: Current Status and Future Prospects for Agriculture and Environment explores the important potential of biocontrol agents in the reduction of overexploitation of synthetic pesticides, enhancing crop production, and maintaining the natural texture and health of agricultural soils. As concerns about sustainable production challenge current practices, this book presents opportunities for utilizing biological systems as part of the solution. Rhizomicrobiome is a significant pa...

Advances in Novel Phytopharmaceuticals covers the current aspects of the development of novel herbal formulations and summarizes their type of active components, biological activity, applications, and toxicity associated with novel herbal formulations. Such distinct types of novel herbal formulations are described to have remarkable advantages over conventional formulations of plant actives and extracts. The book also covers the various herbal phytoconstituents used for novel drug...

Novel Phytopharmaceutical for Management of Disorders covers recent advances surrounding phytopharmaceuticals and their potential uses in the management of several disorders as well as in cosmetic benefits. Sections cover the concepts of phytopharmaceuticals and current highlights in disease management. This book also emphasizes phytopharmaceutical drug delivery studies in vivo–in vitro study to various target organs like lungs, liver, and brain. This book provides key information...

The book "Risk and Resilience in Sustainable Climate Finance" explores the critical role of financial risk management and resilience-building strategies in achieving sustainable climate finance. It examines how financial institutions, policymakers, and investors can integrate climate risk assessment, adaptation strategies, and innovative financial instruments to ensure long-term sustainability. The book also delves into regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and market-based so...

'Sanya doesn't play by the rules, she writes her own. Fierce, magnetic, and untameable, she walks through life with the kind of confidence that unsettles people. She finds comfort in moments that burn fast and disappear - hookups, laughter, noise.Viren is an old-school professor who believes in teaching students right from wrong. He prides himself for leading the misguided towards a better, brighter future. When their world collides, they struggle, Sanya to stay the same wild force...

For a long time, queer people have fought for their right to get recognized andaccepted by society. Only after the struggle of centuries, queer people have finallysecured a place in society. Over the years queer literature has developed significantlyand has paved the way for a society where gender fluidity and queer identities

An innocent boy from across the border-raised on rhetoric, forged by ideology, and fed the slow fire of hate-steps into Kashmir with a single command: kill. But the mountains keep their own counsel, the valleys remember, and karma-quiet, relentless-has its own script. What begins as a mission becomes a reckoning: of loyalties and lies, of the stories inherited and the truths chosen.In safe houses and prayer rooms, on parade grounds and in shadowed lanes, the boy crosses thresholds ...

"Ever feel like life’s got you in a chokehold, just when you thought you had it all figured out?