Almost all the systems in our world, including technical, social, economic, and environmental systems, are becoming interconnected and increasingly complex, and as such they are vulnerable to various risks. Due to this trend, resilience creation is becoming more important to system managers and decision makers, this to ensure sustained performance. In order to be able to ensure an acceptable sustained performance under such interconnectedness and complexity, resilience creation with a system approach is a requirement. Mathematical modeling based approaches are the most common approach for system resilience creation.Mathematical Modelling of System Resilience covers resilience creation for various system aspects including a functional system of the supply chain, overall supply chain systems; various methodologies for modeling system resilience; satellite-based approach for addressing climate related risks, repair-based approach for sustainable performance of an engineering system, and modeling measures of the reliability for a vertical take-off and landing system. Each of the chapters contributes state of the art research for the relevant resilience related topic covered in the chapter. Technical topics covered in the book include:1. Supply chain risk, vulnerability and disruptions 2. System resilience for containing failures and disruptions3. Resiliency considering frequency and intensities of disasters4. Resilience performance index5. Resiliency of electric Traction system6. Degree of resilience7. Satellite observation and hydrological risk8. Latitude of Resilience9. On-line repair for resilience10. Reliability design for Vertical Takeoff and landing Prototype
Within manufacturing industries, lean manufacturing and systems rooted in lean principles stand out as the most effective tool used to enhance productivity, quality, and comprehensive economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Lean Manufacturing and Service: Fundamentals, Applications, and Case Studies is not merely a guide to lean tools for cost reduction. Instead, it showcases lean as a holistic system encompassing design, planning, management, and operations, relevant to all organizations. Moreover, it delves into its integration with Industry 4.0 and its concepts. Designed primarily for graduate and undergraduate courses, this book is also a valuable resource for industry professionals. It features exercises ranging from basic to multifaceted examples, insightful case studies, and end-of-chapter challenges. A solutions manual and lecture slides are also available to ensure a quality course experience.
Why do some ethnic parties succeed in attracting the support of their target ethnic group while others fail? In a world in which ethnic parties flourish in both established and emerging democracies alike, understanding the conditions under which such parties rise and fall is of critical importance to both political scientists and policy makers. Drawing on a study of variation in the performance of ethnic parties in India, this book builds a theory of ethnic party performance in 'patronage democracies'. Chandra shows why individual voters and political entrepreneurs in such democracies condition their strategies not on party ideologies or policy platforms, but on a headcount of co-ethnics and others across party personnel and among the electorate.
“After the peace treaty was signed at Armistice Hall, several groups were formed to take care of the restless situation in Korea. One of the teams was the Custodian Force, of which, I was fortunately part of! When I boarded the special train to Madras with my fellow members, there were already thirty cameramen eager to cover the news at the station. The civilians assembled with flags and shouted ‘Jai Hind!’ When I was posted in Vietnam, I had to go to the China Border to give a surprise visit to make sure that no weapons were being smuggled from China to North Vietnam. By the end of 1987, I had explored so many new and charismatic places in my own country. But while we were in Fatehpur Sikri, the only thought that daunted me in the evening was – Will we see the next day? Is this the end of us? Then again in 1998, I got bored of my hometown and decided to explore another new state to quench my wander thirst.” The facts in this book are of noted & ordinary citizens who have unleashed the spirit within, with extraordinary consequences, radically changing society for the better. Their ideas for action and their stories will inspire all at a profound level. This book uncovers some powerful notes/discoveries. This book also gives us some important advice as well as boosts us. This is not only a light book, but a book that encourages others also.
The Current condition of each citizen, the society, and the nation are the result of a deeply complex history. But what we know from history books, especially academic textbooks, are constructs based on the narratives of political powers, colonists, and outdated socioeconomic analysts. The time has come to know and understand our true history from fresh and updated perspectives. The subject of this book is how foreign ideologies and forces Christian, Islamic, and later colonists, western and Marxists' profound and long-term influence have impacted India, her society, and people. With a computer science back- ground, Kanchan Banerjee makes this remarkable and significant contribution, attempting to depict the current era with unique and lively storytelling using carefully studied evidence, logical deduction, and analysis. He has given detailed and comprehensive descriptions and assessments from pre-Islamic Arabia's history, foreign attacks and invasions of the Huns, the Turks to the Islamic rule and occupation in Delhi, and the British colonial and imperial atrocities. How did the crash and fall of a great ancient civilization happen? How has it been wounded the body and soul of a nation to break into several pieces? And what is the way to change the direction to the path of recovery and revival? This book is an effort to find the answers to these questions from our true history. If we know our past, we can change our future as well.
Welcome to Wide Vision, a journey of self-discovery and transformation. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the status quo and lose sight of our true potential. But what if you could break free from limitations and unlock a more fulfilling life? This book is an invitation to explore the depths of your own potential, to challenge assumptions, and to embrace a wider vision for yourself. Through a combination of inspiring stories, practical exercises, and profound insights, you'll embark on a transformative journey that will help you: Develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world Cultivate resilience, confidence, and purpose Break through obstacles and limitations that hold you back Discover new perspectives and opportunities for growth Embrace your true potential and live a more authentic, meaningful life
This volume explores one of the most complex labour landscapes of India - the urban daily labour market. These markets form an important sector of the urban informal labour market and contribute significantly to the Indian economy. This book presents an empirical, comparative picture of daily labour markets, in Gujarat, Western India. These markets consist mostly of intra-state and interstate migrant workers who suffer from layered multiple marginalities based on markers of informality, migrant status, caste, ethnicity, gender and poor agency and often live in the peripheries of the cities without any rights and entitlements to their spaces and services. This study, based on an extensive survey of three cities in Gujarat, contains descriptions and analyses of the places of migration and their causes as well as the working and living conditions of the workers along with their spending patterns on food, health, education and leisure. It mirrors the work, life and issues of these workers on the regional level while contributing to a better understanding for future policy interventions. An in-depth study, the book will be of interest to students and researchers of labour economics, labour studies, urban planning, social work, sociology, anthropology, and demography. It will also be useful to NGOs/trade unions working with migrant workers, civil servants in Labour department and other related departments, city planners and policy makers.
This book analyses the underlying communication strategies and approaches of grassroots water management practices in India through a case study-based ethnographic approach. Drawing from fieldwork experiences, this volume provides a detailed overview of Parmarth, a not-for-profit NGO, which is the case study for this research. It presents an in-depth theoretically informed analysis of data collected through multiple methods, which includes key informant interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation, and document reviews, among other approaches. The book examines Parmarth’s strategies and processes to mobilise women as important stakeholders in the region’s water conservation initiatives. It discusses communicative actions, tactics and campaigns in water interventions and the role of various stakeholders ranging from local community members to civil society. Accessibly written, this volume is a must-read for scholars and researchers of media and communication studies, environmental communication, ecology studies, development studies, public policy, sustainable development, water management, sociology, and political science.
This book examines the nuances of the relationship between development and environmental conservation policy in India over the last three decades. While India is taken as the focal point, the study extends to an analysis of global aspects and other developing countries as and when the situation demands. Understanding that development always has to take environmental issues into consideration, the book undertakes critical reviews of the different ways in which this has been done. The review is based on a grasp of the simultaneous developments in the theoretical understanding of the environment and ecosystems and provides pointers towards directions for possible change. The motivation for the book lies in the continuing distance between theoretical knowledge of the role of the environment, in particular the underlying long-term links between human wellbeing and wise use of nature, and its application in public policy. The book also proposes that whichever theoretical cornerstone is taken as the starting point, it is the ethical undertones that drive the analysis in directions that acquire meaning in terms of the quality and legitimacy of decision-making. It explores the relevance to policy of a variety of radical conceptual development and policy directions, such as dematerialising growth, the social metabolism approach and the degrowth movement. Further, the dilemma facing environmental policy continues to be how to simultaneously borrow from developments in and across disciplines while at the same time, and at a more practical level, dealing with a diversity of stakeholders.
This book provides a socio-psychological enquiry of the phenomenon of suicide in the Indian context. It addresses the rising trend of suicides across the world and through case studies explores its primary reasons, the after-effects on survivors and families and measures to prevent them. The volume focuses on deciphering the social and psychological meanings associated with suicide. Through an examination of psycho-social autopsies of numerous cases, it highlights the patterns and trends which emerge around mental well-being, suicide and bereavement. It examines the primary roadblocks for robust suicide prevention measures and provides great insights into behavioral and personality categories and their relationship with suicide. Offering theoretical and empirical perspectives on the issue of suicide and self-harm, this book will be of interest to students, researchers, and faculty of behavioral sciences, psychology, social anthropology, demography, criminology, social work and sociology. It will also be an essential read for psychologists and counselors, policy makers, NGOs, CSOs, legal experts and media personnel working in the area of suicide prevention and research.
This book is essential for anyone working in laboratories or workshops, as it provides crucial insights into safety measures, accident management, and first-aid procedures that are often lacking in institutional guidelines. Most institutions lack a collective manual or guidelines that inform individuals working in laboratories or workshops about safety precautions or how to deal with accidents that occur on the premises. This leaves a gap that may result in fatalities or collateral damage. Institutional and Industrial Safety Engineering Practices will provide insight into the safety measures that should be followed for the proper functioning of laboratories and workshops present in an institution. It will also help readers deal with any accident or fire hazard occurring on the premises and provide steps for first aid. After reading this book, readers will be able to comprehend the ideas and challenges linked to industrial safety, the incorporation of safety at the design stage to improve safety performance, and the analysis, prediction, and reduction of risks via the use of analytics and safety management. This book will also include safety key performance indicators used in various industries, which will assist readers in taking preventative measures at their workplace to avoid accidents. The rules of occupational safety and health management, which are responsible for preserving worker health and safety, are also covered.
This book investigates human–machine systems through the use of case studies such as crankshaft maintenance, liner piston maintenance, and biodiesel blend performance. Through mathematical modelling and using various case studies, the book provides an understanding of how a mathematical modelling approach can assist in working out problems in any industrial-oriented activity. Mathematical Modelling: Simulation Analysis and Industrial Applications details a data analysis approach using mathematical modelling sensitivity. This approach helps in the processing of any type of data and can predict the result so that based on the result, the activity can be controlled by knowing the most influencing variables or parameters involved in the phenomenon. This book helps to solve field and experimental problems of any research activity using a data-based modelling concept to assist in solving any type of problem. Students in manufacturing, mechanical, and industrial engineering programs will find this book very useful. This topic has continued to advance and incorporate new concepts so that the manufacturing field continues to be a dynamic and exciting field of study.
In a world of rapid change and uncertainty, there is need for a wide vision—one that transcends the immediate and embraces the future with clarity and foresight to view the changing world. It expands the horizon of reader and explores the interconnectedness of various topics and brings about potential for positive change that lies within each of us by inspiring a new way of thinking. In present times multidisciplinary approach in every field grasp the attention of academicians as it integrates knowledge and provide new insights and perspectives. The book is a culmination of thoughts, ideas, and insights gathered from diverse fields and perspectives, aiming to illuminate paths toward a more enlightened future. This book covers various topics from different disciplines like yoga, food and nutrition, agriculture, psychology and health. Health is part and parcel of every discipline. The health is important aspect from the point of view of yoga, home science, psychology and agriculture. It is a well known fact that health is true wealth. Investing in your health today will produce rewards for a lifetime.
You don't have to be gifted; All you need is to be interested and invested in becoming the best version of yourself. -Kanchan Sakhare This book will take you on a fascinating journey to find your true potential. This book was written with the soul intention of experiencing and discovering how to shift from the trap of WHY ME to WOW IT IS ME. This book will walk you through the stages of how our minds function. How it works is that it develops a picture of our beliefs and identity and then gives us feedback on how to lead our lives within a fixed set of concepts formed by our mind. Yes, we all operate from a fixed range. Mental health has become exceptionally important in the current decay. Some of the statistics show that 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24. 19.86% of adults are experiencing a mental illness. It is equivalent to nearly 50 million Americans. The majority of the population, to the tune of more than 70%–80%, experiences stress. These underlaying statistics show that mental health is having a direct and indirect impact on health, performance, and lifestyle. And these mental health issues don't always crop up from traumatic experiences, but they are an outcome of unhealed day-to-day situations and circumstances. How many times have you gotten into a situation and you knew that you never get things easily or life is hard? Or you keep trying in all directions, but you don't get the expected results. And more often, the results are fixed, like you fail in relationships, you try to save money, but some situations keep coming and you go back to square one, you have that million dollar idea, but you are not able to take action and move ahead, you want to express your ideas while you are in a meeting, but somehow you stop yourself.
The Handbook on Forensic Nursing is a comprehensive guide that bridges the gap between healthcare and the legal system in India. Written by a team of experienced forensic nursing professionals and medical jurisprudence experts, this handbook serves as an invaluable resource for nursing students, nurses, healthcare professionals and legal professionals.Salient FeaturesSimple and lucid content: This handbook presents contents comprehensively in simple, lucid manner to meet all the needs of undergraduate nursing students.Easy-to-follow: This is an applied, user-friendly handbook with self-explanatory simple language and presentation for the readers.Fused on required content: The handbook is based on the new curriculum prescribed for Introduction to Forensic Nursing & Indian Laws by Indian Nursing Council.Authentic content: The content has been contributed and reviewed by renowned forensic nursing professionals, and forensic and medical jurisprudence experts in India.Enormous knowledge in small handbook: The handbook provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of forensic nursing and Indian laws in a concise manner.A ready reference: Whether you are a forensic nurse, healthcare professional, legal expert or law enforcement officer, this handbook will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of forensic nursing within Indian legal system.
Violence constitutes a major form of oppressing women. Rooted in the practical experiences of rural Indian women, Countering Gender Violence explores those facets of social, cultural and economic life that otherwise appear to have little bearing on gender violence and hence are rarely examined./-//-/This book studies the phenomenon of violence which, while being meted out to individual women, is systematically rooted in the social pattern of gender relations. Addressing gender violence requires challenging the means by which gender roles and power relations are defined and articulated in society. The book focuses on ways through which these relations can be altered in favour of women. /-//-/The author concludes that strategies for countering gender violence must emerge from women’s collective and shared experience of both subordination and empowerment.
Altogether 1-5 is a semester series consisting of a total of ten books (two semester books per class). Each book is divided into segments of: English, Mathematics, Social Science (for classes 1-2), Social Studies (for classes 3-5), Environmental Studies (for classes 1-2), Science (for classes 3-5), General Knowledge and Computer Science. All the subjects have been designed to develop comprehensive understanding in learners and are essential for an interactive and participative atmosphere. A progressive vision providing graded topics in all subjects has been ensured.
In present times stress has become an integral part of human life, though this statement sounds quite negative but sadly true. So stress is inescapable for us, consequently giving rise to many fatal diseases and medical conditions owing to life style disorders, which is not a good sign. This book is a combination of explanatory chapters on different tenets of Yoga, health, stress management, culture, communication and folk music. The book has 5 chapters with further subdivisions based on different subjects directly or indirectly related with Yoga, overall health management and cultural communication. Chapter 1 holds the information about role of bureaucracy in India and its challenges and opportunities. Chapter-2- talks about Mid life crisis and its various perspectives. Chapter-3 carries a review on different plant potential with ant-diabetic and anti oxidants properties. Chapter-4 is dedicated to Yoga and its different practices like yoga and stress management, yogic management and Lung cancer, Ashtanga yoga, sleep apnea management through yoga, yogic diet and nutrition, Mental Health in Yoga, yoga for diabetes, yogic impact on obesity, yogic treatment for back pain, benefits of Yoga during pregnancy, yogic impacts on respiratory disorders, Mud Therapy, Naturopathy and primary care, Medicinal plant against COVID 19, effects of yoga on Herniated Disc, Pranayam, Yoga Mudras, meditation, Mental ailments and treatment in Yog Darshan and an elaborate discussion on yoga plays a vital role in education that holds the power to transform the world. So the entire chapter 4 is about Yogic sciences, its treatments and impacts on different health problems. Chapter-5 includes flavours of Culture and communication as it contains sub divisions on role of Folk Music in Traditional forms of communication and Transformation in the art of Tabla music and Dilli Gharana. Beside that this sub division also has a chapter that elaborates about the significance of ‘Dhol’ as a prominent Folk Music instrument in Uttarakhand. In this highly competitive age Yoga had emerged as a life saving alternative therapy that could cure ailments completely –if practiced right and dedicatedly. No one can escape from stress and it affects not only our own lives but impacts our loved ones lives like our family, relationships, friends and our career also. If we see a bigger picture than it is evidently clear that stress is the cause root of deadly diseases and affects the entire society negatively by changing physiological and biochemical process in a human body. Yoga is a practice that aligns our body and mind through different exercises and breathing activities. Moreover Yoga is not only a science rather in recent past it had been established through many researches that Yoga is a way of Life. It leads towards a happy contented and fulfilling life.
Altogether 1-5 is a semester series consisting of a total of ten books (two semester books per class). Each book is divided into segments of: English, Mathematics, Social Science (for classes 1-2), Social Studies (for classes 3-5), Environmental Studies (for classes 1-2), Science (for classes 3-5), General Knowledge and Computer Science. All the subjects have been designed to develop comprehensive understanding in learners and are essential for an interactive and participative atmosphere. A progressive vision providing graded topics in all subjects has been ensured.
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