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Moving Out of Poverty

Success from the Bottom Up

By: Deepa Narayan,Lant Pritchett,Soumya Kapoor

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Moving Out of Poverty

Success from the Bottom Up

By: Deepa Narayan,Lant Pritchett,Soumya Kapoor

No matter if I fall, I get up again. If I fall 5,000 times, I will stand up another 5,000 times.' -- William, a 37-year-old from El Gorri n, Colombia Why and how do some people move out of poverty and stay out while others remain trapped? Most books on growth and poverty reduction are dominated by the perspectives of policy makers and academic experts. In contrast, 'Moving Out of Poverty: Success from the Bottom Up' presents the experiences of poor people who have made it out of poverty. The book's findings draw from the Moving Out of Poverty research conducted in communities in 15 countries in Africa, East Asia, Latin America, and South Asia. The authors synthesize the results of qualitative and quantitative research based on discussions with over 60,000 people in rural areas. They offer bottom-up perspectives on the processes and local institutions that play key roles in escapes from poverty. The study finds that there are no differences in the initiatives taken by the poor, the rich, and the upwardly mobile. What, then, explains the difference in outcomes? The authors demonstrate how in the face of deep social inequalities that block access to economic opportunities and local democracies individual initiative and empowerment by themselves are often not enough to escape poverty. This book will be of interest to all concerned with equity in an increasingly unequal world.

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World Bank Publications

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0821372165

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9780821372166

Beyond Charity

10 Years of Oxfam India

By: Savvy Soumya Misra

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Beyond Charity

10 Years of Oxfam India

By: Savvy Soumya Misra

Oxfam has been in India for nearly seventy years-provided aid in cash and kind for those who needed it the most, supported grassroots movements and activists, and fought for the rights of the Adivasis, Dalits, Muslims and women. Over the years, its focus has shifted to building strong communities, empowering women to smash patriarchal social norms, rehabilitate survivors of natural and man-made disasters, and make communities sustainable. In 2008, Oxfam India became an Indian NGO, and this book takes stock of the first ten years of Oxfam India. It is the story of Oxfam India's work through stories of people – people who worked at Oxfam, people who worked with Oxfam, and people who Oxfam made a difference to. It is a story of change told through people, rather than through economic and social theories.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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9389449898

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9789389449891

Yours Lovingly

A Collection of Short Love Stories

By: Soumya Tripathi

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Yours Lovingly

A Collection of Short Love Stories

By: Soumya Tripathi

A man finds himself too busy in his career to understand feelings of her loving wife. One day his wife decides to write a love note, similar to which they used to exchange twelve years ago. Dr. Avani, the anaesthetist on call, always considers Dr. Mohit, the surgery resident, her enemy. Finally destiny brings them together when they handle a serious case of an accident victim. A usual day of Sens family turns hilarious when an unaddressed love letter accidently lands in the house. All the three generations women in the house are in the circle of doubt. Kiara confesses, in an email, her special feelings towards her best friend and roommate, Lara, but cant get enough courage to send it. Will Lara accept her lesbian friend after reading the email? YourStoryClub.com presents Yours Lovingly, an exquisite collection of love short stories. In this collection, few stories will make you smile, few will bring tears in your eyes, and few will make you nostalgic, but all of them will touch your heart, for sure.

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Partridge Publishing

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1482818337

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9781482818338

Computational Text Analysis

For Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics

By: Soumya Raychaudhuri

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Computational Text Analysis

For Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics

By: Soumya Raychaudhuri

This book brings together the two disparate worlds of computational text analysis and biology and presents some of the latest methods and applications to proteomics, sequence analysis and gene expression data. Modern genomics generates large and comprehensive data sets but their interpretation requires an understanding of a vast number of genes, their complex functions, and interactions. Keeping up with the literature on a single gene is a challenge itself-for thousands of genes it is simply impossible. Here, Soumya Raychaudhuri presents the techniques and algorithms needed to access and utilize the vast scientific text, i.e. methods that automatically "read" the literature on all the genes. Including background chapters on the necessary biology, statistics and genomics, in addition to practical examples of interpreting many different types of modern experiments, this book is ideal for students and researchers in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, statistics and computer science.

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Oxford University Press

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0198567405

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9780198567400

Smart Data Pricing

By: Soumya Sen,Carlee Joe-Wong,Sangtae Ha,Mung Chiang

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Smart Data Pricing

By: Soumya Sen,Carlee Joe-Wong,Sangtae Ha,Mung Chiang

A comprehensive text addressing the high demand for network, cloud, and content services through cutting-edge research on data pricing and business strategies Smart Data Pricing tackles the timely issue of surging demand for network, cloud, and content services and corresponding innovations in pricing these services to benefit consumers, operators, and content providers. The pricing of data traffic and other services is central to the core challenges of network monetization, growth sustainability, and bridging the digital divide. In this book, experts from both academia and industry discuss all aspects of smart data pricing research and development, including economic analyses, system development, user behavior evaluation, and business strategies. Smart Data Pricing: • Presents the analysis of leading researchers from industry and academia surrounding the pricing of network services and content. • Discusses current trends in mobile and wired data usage and their economic implications for content providers, network operators, end users, government regulators, and other players in the Internet ecosystem. • Includes new concepts and background technical knowledge that will help researchers and managers effectively monetize their networks and improve user quality-of-experience. • Provides cutting-edge research on business strategies and initiatives through a diverse collection of perspectives. • Combines academic and industry expertise from multiple disciplines and business organizations. The ideas and background of the technologies and economic principles discussed within these chapters are of real value to practitioners, researchers, and managers in identifying trends and deploying new pricing and network management technologies, and will help support managers in identifying new business directions and innovating solutions to challenging business problems.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118611667

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9781118611661

Nano-scale CMOS Analog Circuits

Models and CAD Techniques for High-Level Design

By: Soumya Pandit,Chittaranjan Mandal,Amit Patra

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Nano-scale CMOS Analog Circuits

Models and CAD Techniques for High-Level Design

By: Soumya Pandit,Chittaranjan Mandal,Amit Patra

Reliability concerns and the limitations of process technology can sometimes restrict the innovation process involved in designing nano-scale analog circuits. The success of nano-scale analog circuit design requires repeat experimentation, correct analysis of the device physics, process technology, and adequate use of the knowledge database. Starting with the basics, Nano-Scale CMOS Analog Circuits: Models and CAD Techniques for High-Level Design introduces the essential fundamental concepts for designing analog circuits with optimal performances. This book explains the links between the physics and technology of scaled MOS transistors and the design and simulation of nano-scale analog circuits. It also explores the development of structured computer-aided design (CAD) techniques for architecture-level and circuit-level design of analog circuits. The book outlines the general trends of technology scaling with respect to device geometry, process parameters, and supply voltage. It describes models and optimization techniques, as well as the compact modeling of scaled MOS transistors for VLSI circuit simulation. • Includes two learning-based methods: the artificial neural network (ANN) and the least-squares support vector machine (LS-SVM) method • Provides case studies demonstrating the practical use of these two methods • Explores circuit sizing and specification translation tasks • Introduces the particle swarm optimization technique and provides examples of sizing analog circuits • Discusses the advanced effects of scaled MOS transistors like narrow width effects, and vertical and lateral channel engineering Nano-Scale CMOS Analog Circuits: Models and CAD Techniques for High-Level Design describes the models and CAD techniques, explores the physics of MOS transistors, and considers the design challenges involving statistical variations of process technology parameters and reliability constraints related to circuit design.

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CRC Press

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1351831992

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9781351831994

Basic Income

A Transformative Policy for India

By: Sarath Davala,Renana Jhabvala,Guy Standing,Soumya Kapoor Mehta

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Basic Income

A Transformative Policy for India

By: Sarath Davala,Renana Jhabvala,Guy Standing,Soumya Kapoor Mehta

This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. Would it be possible to provide people with a basic income as a right? The idea has a long history. This book draws on two pilot schemes conducted in the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh, in which thousands of men, women and children were provided with an unconditional monthly cash payment. In a context in which the Indian government at national and state levels spends a vast amount on subsidies and selective schemes that are chronically expensive, inefficient, inequitable and subject to extensive corruption, there is scope for switching at least some of the spending to a modest basic income. This book explores what would be likely to happen if this were done. The book draws on a series of evaluation surveys conducted over the course of the eighteen months in which the main pilot was in operation, supplemented with detailed case studies of individuals and families. It looks at the impact on health and nutrition, on schooling, on economic activity, women's agency and the welfare of those with disabilities. Above all, the book considers whether or not a basic income could be transformative, in not only improving individual and family welfare but in promoting economic growth and development, as well as having an emancipatory effect for people long mired in conditions of poverty and economic insecurity.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472583124

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9781472583123

STAGE-4

Love, Trauma & Redemption

By: Soumya Mohanty

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STAGE-4

Love, Trauma & Redemption

By: Soumya Mohanty

Life is the most precious gift on earth and everyone wants to live to the fullest since the span is limited. The cycle of life and death is inevitable but what transpires during the journey from the womb to the graveyard truly makes it unique for each one of us. Some of it is driven by our actions and the rest as we realize sooner than later – destiny. The author makes an attempt to reminisce Rupa (his strength for life) and the timeless journey both of them embarked upon hand in hand, dating back to Aug 2000. As they say, life must be lived in all its vicissitudes, and this love story, which started on a magical note, had its own share of success and trials too. For Rupa, her faith was bigger than her fears, her simplicity was too pure to be blemished, her flaws were even more beautiful than her perfections, her love for life far exceeded the pessimism around and nevertheless, her zeal to overcome odds outweighed the challenges life had to offer. But true to its nature, life took a U-turn when Rupa was diagnosed with cancer. What unfolded thereafter is Stage 4, where death failed to win over because the spirit for life continues to live on and inspire the world around. Flip through the pages and fall in love with the captivating story of a couple whose love stood the test of time and triumphed over the ultimate reality – death. Written in an autobiographical format, Stage-4 sings about the tale of life and death in the most heartrending manner…

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Notion Press

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1649837631

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9781649837639

Industrial Biotechnology

By: Debabrata Das,Soumya Pandit

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Industrial Biotechnology

By: Debabrata Das,Soumya Pandit

Exposes readers to various biochemical industries Analyzes problems within biochemical processes Discusses stoichiometry of bioprocesses Covers upstream and downstream processing Offers a wealth of case studies of different biochemical production processes, including those in development of food products, vaccines and medicines, single cell proteins, amino acids, cheese, biodiesel, biopesticides, and more

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CRC Press

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100038229X

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9781000382297

Hepatic and Biliary Diseases: Anesthesiologists Perspective

By: Chandra Kant Pandey,Soumya Sankar Nath,Mukesh Tripathi

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Hepatic and Biliary Diseases: Anesthesiologists Perspective

By: Chandra Kant Pandey,Soumya Sankar Nath,Mukesh Tripathi

Beginning with an introduction to the basic anatomy of the liver and biliary tract, this book discusses the peri-operative management of different disorders and conditions that may affect the liver and ultimately lead to hepatic failure, for example, alcoholic liver disease, hepatorenal syndrome, endocrine dysfunction and liver disease in pregnancy. Rare hepatobiliary diseases with significant morbidity are discussed, as are future prospects such as a liver support system with the potential to revolutionise the management of end stage liver disease.

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JP Medical Ltd

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9350252511

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9789350252512

Backpacking Blues

Adventures of a brown backpacker

By: Soumya Mukherjee

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Backpacking Blues

Adventures of a brown backpacker

By: Soumya Mukherjee

Ever been caught in a blizzard, faced a tiger in the wild, or capsized your boat in a storm? To know what that feels like, read on. Here are a collection of tales, loosely based on my travel escapades and adventures, with some literary license. If you want to have an exciting, funny, unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, but always enjoyable and gripping journey without having to leave your home, allow me to take you wandering with me through these pages. I promise you a laugh riot. Editor: Malvika Thakur Cover design: Parmita Mukherjee (Illustrator & Artist)

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Notion Press

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9798895448403

Health Systems Resilience Index: A Sub-National Analysis of India’s COVID-19 Response

By: Debosmita Sarkar,Soumya Bhowmick,Renita D'Souza,Oommen C. Kurian

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Health Systems Resilience Index: A Sub-National Analysis of India’s COVID-19 Response

By: Debosmita Sarkar,Soumya Bhowmick,Renita D'Souza,Oommen C. Kurian

India’s COVID-19 battle will be told and retold in the coming years, inspiring both praise for what the country has achieved, and critique for its shortfalls. As India’s story continues to unfold, two strands will mould the various assessments. First is India’s aggregate performance as a developing economy: It marshalled its meagre resources to respond to the exponential threat of the virus, and was determined, too, to be part of global solutions to this scourge, such as the manufacture and supply of life-saving vaccines. The second, and perhaps even more important story is on ground-zero: In its cities and villages, India’s success or failure would be a factor of the leadership and stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team in responding to the crisis, and the commitment of the chief ministers and state functionaries to beef up their health systems and save lives. Whichever way the India story is told, there are certain truths that cannot be hidden: We need to invest more in our health systems, and acknowledge the stellar role of our frontline workers and formal and informal health sector personnel, as well as India’s prowess in certain segments of the medical and health industry. In this context, it becomes interesting to see how in the country’s federal structure (where health is a State subject), the sub-national units—i.e., states and union territories (UTs)—have performed. The present work, Health Systems Resilience Index: A Sub-National Analysis of India’s COVID-19 Response, provides answers to that question. It builds on an earlier report published by the Observer Research Foundation in May 2020. That report, State of the States: Two Months of the Pandemic, evaluated India’s initial response to the pandemic shortly after the crisis was officially named by the World Health Organization (WHO). Two years since then, this report attempts a more ambitious goal: to devise a unique Resilience Index for the health systems of India’s states and UTs.

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Observer Research Foundation

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9390494427

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9789390494422

Kiss

Keep It Short & Sexy

By: Soumya Ranjan Padhi

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Kiss

Keep It Short & Sexy

By: Soumya Ranjan Padhi

If a chemical drug like Viagra is accepted by the society and by the world to ignite desire, then what is the problem with my audio-visual drug called movie which ignites desire? Both are basically doing the same thing!- Mallika Sherawat In fairness cream ad, the model shows her upper part of breasts, in soap ad, the celebrity displays her bare back body, in nail-polish ad she wears miniskirt where her waxed legs are clearly make some sense. Why?

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Partridge Publishing

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1482840448

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Incomplete Love Story

Till My Last Breath

By: Soumya Sen

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Incomplete Love Story

Till My Last Breath

By: Soumya Sen

Incomplete Love Story Till My Last Breath" unfurls a captivating narrative of love and loss, entwining the fates of Vikram, Shena, and Raghav. Amidst life's complexities and the shadows of illness, Shena's silent affection for Vikram remains veiled, while Raghav, an observer grappling with his own unfinished love story, adds depth to the intertwining tales. As these stories weave through generations, Neha and Amit, the torchbearers of a new era, embark on their own love journey, oblivious to the secrets that bind their families. The legacy of incomplete love stories casts a poignant shadow, shaping destinies and exploring themes of resilience, acceptance, and the enduring power of love.

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Notion Press

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9798892777377

Audio Processing and Speech Recognition

Concepts, Techniques and Research Overviews

By: Soumya Sen,Anjan Dutta,Nilanjan Dey

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Audio Processing and Speech Recognition

Concepts, Techniques and Research Overviews

By: Soumya Sen,Anjan Dutta,Nilanjan Dey

This book offers an overview of audio processing, including the latest advances in the methodologies used in audio processing and speech recognition. First, it discusses the importance of audio indexing and classical information retrieval problem and presents two major indexing techniques, namely Large Vocabulary Continuous Speech Recognition (LVCSR) and Phonetic Search. It then offers brief insights into the human speech production system and its modeling, which are required to produce artificial speech. It also discusses various components of an automatic speech recognition (ASR) system. Describing the chronological developments in ASR systems, and briefly examining the statistical models used in ASR as well as the related mathematical deductions, the book summarizes a number of state-of-the-art classification techniques and their application in audio/speech classification. By providing insights into various aspects of audio/speech processing and speech recognition, this book appeals a wide audience, from researchers and postgraduate students to those new to the field.

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Springer

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9811360987

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9789811360985

Hyper-lattice Algebraic Model for Data Warehousing

By: Soumya Sen,Agostino Cortesi,Nabendu Chaki

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Hyper-lattice Algebraic Model for Data Warehousing

By: Soumya Sen,Agostino Cortesi,Nabendu Chaki

This book presents Hyper-lattice, a new algebraic model for partially ordered sets, and an alternative to lattice. The authors analyze some of the shortcomings of conventional lattice structure and propose a novel algebraic structure in the form of Hyper-lattice to overcome problems with lattice. They establish how Hyper-lattice supports dynamic insertion of elements in a partial order set with a partial hierarchy between the set members. The authors present the characteristics and the different properties, showing how propositions and lemmas formalize Hyper-lattice as a new algebraic structure.

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