This book, COMPENDIUM ON IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE PRACTICES by Er. Bipin Bihari Sahay & Planner Vikas Kumar discusses the recent situations in the core sectors in the country related to water, like irrigation, drainage, sewage, etc. with best practices and recommendations of the same.In addition, few new and interesting topics like virtual water is also explored. The readers would get more detailed insights of the deepening problems in the water scenario. Moreover, the book also throw...

This book is the second volume of the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development (CSR 2025) which took place in Vietnam in June 2025.Amidst global concerns surrounding climate change, environmental protection, pollution levels, and waste management, the role of corporations in promoting social causes and ethical business practices is becoming increasingly crucial. It is imperative for businesses to shift their focu...

Clean Label Starch: Processes, Properties and Functionality, a volume in the "Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging" series, provides the most up-to-date information on clean label starches, catering to a wide range of readers interested in starch modification and its applications in clean label food and packaging industries. Chapters cover hydro-thermal clean label starch, thermal and non-thermal physically modified starches, biotechnological approaches for clean label starch pro...

Medicinal plants offer a promising alternative or complement to conventional therapies due to their natural origin, wide availability, and potential to provide a broad spectrum of pharmacological effects. Bioactive compounds derived from these plants, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolics, have shown diverse therapeutic activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-cancer effects. The use of medicinal plants could provide safer, more hol...

This book offers a selection of the best papers presented at the International scientific conference “Digital Transformation in Industry: Trends, Management, Strategies”, held by the Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Ekaterinburg, Russia) on December 16–17, 2024.Focusing on the practical implementation of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in industrial settings, the book explores cutting-edge solutions for managing digital ...

This book provides a detailed overview of the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change as well as net zero policies in order to harness emerging technologies in order to address global warming and adopt sustainable practices for future generations without damaging the resources of today. It also offers various practical solutions and approaches for addressing global warming and the impact of net zero emissions across a range of sectors in addressing climate change and addressing gl...

Poetry is art without boundaries—a blend of emotions, thoughts, and capturing the moments that shape our lives. Wordsworth called it "emotions recollected in tranquillity," but in today’s fastpaced world, poetry must be more. To me, it is the beauty and brevity of thought—a sharp, vivid reflection of life’s struggles and triumphs.This collection is born from the questions that haunted my youth, the battles we all fight in silence. Each poem is an idea given to form—raw and precise ...

Silviculture: Integrating Cultivation Techniques, Forest Biometry, and Marketing Practices is a comprehensive academic resource designed to guide students, researchers, and forestry professionals through the principles and practices of modern silviculture. Covering topics from regeneration techniques and thinning operations to forest biometry, remote sensing, and ecological and economic considerations, this book offers a holistic approach to sustainable forest management. It combines tradi...

This book explores the world of purchasing and supply chain management through a carefully curated collection of industry-focused teaching case studies. This book marries theory with practice, offering learners and educators insight into contemporary organizational challenges and the emerging trends that are reshaping the field.Designed to captivate both undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book explores into the conceptual frameworks behind purchasing and supply chain man...

This book provides a timely and insightful exploration of how emerging digital technologies can be leveraged to achieve sustainability and build environmental resilience in the face of escalating global challenges. It offers readers a practical and theoretical foundation for understanding data-driven sustainability, a concept that refers to the integration of advanced data tools—such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain—into environmental...

Chatbots and Beyond provides an innovative analysis of the transformative prospective of conversational technology in the field of education. It reveals the numerous advantages of integrating chatbots into an educational environment and identifies the obstacles in their perfect integration.This book explores how these technologies can reform teaching and learning experiences, modify learning paths, and streamline administrative processes by using real-world examples and ca...

Nutrition and Physiology of Fish and Shellfish: Feed Regulation, Metabolism and Digestion is a solid reference on the most recent advances and fundamental subjects in nutrient metabolism, intestinal transport and physiology of taste in fish. The book covers the known nutrient requirements and deficiency effects for different fish, along with information on the digestion and metabolism of nutrients and energy. It discusses nutrient sources and preparation of practical and research feeds and...