The topic of affirmative action has long been one of the most complex and contentious issues in modern public discourse, touching on themes of justice, equality, race, and socioeconomic disparity. This new book provides a comprehensive philosophical examination of affirmative action by exploring its ethical, metaphysical, epistemological, and axiological dimensions. By delving into these varied frameworks, the author offers a balanced, thoughtful analysis of the arguments both for and agai...

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to the management and development of renewable energy sources has revolutionized the energy sector by enhancing efficiency, reliability, and scalability. With the capability to analyze weather patterns, solar radiation, and wind speeds, AI-driven technologies help ensure optimal utilization of such re-sources as solar panels and wind turbines. Artificial Intelligence for Renewable Energy Systems focuses on using AI technology to adva...

Interrogating the notion of medical knowledge and public health practices in colonial India, this volume explores the complex encounters between Western medical systems and indigenous healing traditions during British rule. The book examines how colonial medical institutions functioned as instruments of both care and control, while indigenous practices retained their relevance among the masses. Through detailed case studies including W.M. Haffkine's plague vaccine campaigns, the Rockefelle...

In this luminous collection, Jegadeesh Kumar brings together stories that traverse continents and states of mind: moving from the quiet stretches of America to the wind‑struck islands of the Maldives, from the layered textures of India to speculative worlds shaped by imagination. With prose that is rich, precise, and quietly philosophical, Jegadeesh reveals the subtle tensions and fragile hopes that define the human condition. His mastery of narrative craft allows readers not merely to obs...

The System promised perfection. It delivered absolute control.In a world where every human emotion is calculated, monitored, and optimized, Dr. Aarav Sen lives by protocols. Inside the sterile, silent corridors of the Central Core, there is no pain, no panic, and no chaos. The System provides the data, and the data provides the ultimate truth.Until a single, unsanctioned anomaly glimmers in the monitoring units.What begins as a routine glitch quickl...

As agriculture faces increasing pressure from climate change, soil degradation, and the overuse of synthetic inputs, this volume presents innovative and practical approaches that promote resilient and sustainable crop production systems. It explores how plant biostimulants and growth regulators are transforming modern agriculture by improving crop productivity, enhancing soil fertility, and supporting long-term environmental sustainability.Organized into five sections, the book pro...

Large volumes of waste and byproducts are generated across food processing industries, creating major environmental and economic challenges. When managed properly, however, these materials can be converted into valuable resources, reducing disposal costs while supporting more sustainable food production systems. This important and timely resource presents a comprehensive exploration of food industry wastes and practical strategies for their effective use and disposal.This volume ex...

In today’s era, Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced AI systems that are trained on large amounts of text data, to understand and generate human-like language. These systems built on transformer architectures have evolved from traditional NLP (Natural Language Processing) models to powerful tools that enable tasks like translation, summarization, coding, and conversational agents, etc., to make human life easier and convenient. Today we have different types of LLMs models in different...

**Continues the story beyond the end of the Eizouken anime!Kanamori may love making money—but no matter the price, she’s not going to sell out Eizouken’s creative vision!**It was the trailer they made for Clutch That Machete With Strength! that convinced Sowande, the strong-willed secretary of the Student Council, to approve Eizouken as a campus club at Shibahama High. But Sowande has warned Eizouken all along that if they try to win an audience for their ...

As financial institutions increasingly rely on AI and ML for data-driven decision-making, concerns about data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance are growing. Federated learning (FL) emerges as a key solution, enabling collaborative AI model training across multiple organizations without sharing raw data. This book explores advancements in FL technology in the financial industry, specifically in the context of privacy-preserving AI. It also examines the significant shift from trad...

Spanning seven decades of India’s independent history, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of India’s Neighbourhood Policy. It examines the ideational and strategic choices of successive Indian Prime Ministers, highlighting how their leadership styles, ideologies, and decisions have shaped India’s engagement with its South Asian neighbours.Anchored in India’s colonial legacy, hegemonic aspirations, and strategic autonomy, the book adopts a holistic lens, t...

Field‑Emission Vacuum Nanoelectronics: A Bird’s Eye View of Theory and Practical Applications explores the field in both theoretical and practical perspectives. Field‑emission devices have moved from specialized applications to become potential candidates for a future beyond‑complementary metal‑oxide‑semiconductor (CMOS) circuits, offering superior performance at extreme temperatures, in harsh environments, and at high frequencies, due to their reliance on ballistic transport in v...