This book looks at migration in contemporary society and its interrelations with development. It presents the complexities and dilemmas associated with migration, the changes in theoretical and historical perspectives on migration and development, and the role of policies and the sustainable development goals in this context.The volume views migration as a phenomenon for advancing human development outcomes. It deals with wide-ranging issues including labour migration, the idea of ...

This book introduces the fundamental principles of understanding business requirements to apply enterprise resource planning (ERP) in order to meet business needs. The book also helps readers understand the usage of ERP for monitoring and controlling business processes, while providing practical oriented solutions to the design and implementation of ERP. Using the provided framework, a business can decide to provide more value at lower cost which increases its competitive advantage. This s...

This monograph covers the theory of finite and infinite matrices over the fields of real numbers, complex numbers and over quaternions. Emphasizing topics such as sections or truncations and their relationship to the linear operator theory on certain specific separable and sequence spaces, the authors explore techniques like conformal mapping, iterations and truncations that are used to derive precise estimates in some cases and explicit lower and upper bounds for solutions in the other ca...

Bioinformatics deals with computational and mathematical approaches for understanding and processing biological data. This book highlights the computational procedures and the applications evolving around biological data, including usage of decision sciences for a variety of applications, namely text mining, "OMIC" sciences, systems biology, analyzing biological/medical images, computer-aided diagnosis/treatment of diseases, decision sciences for public health with COVID-19 data, biodivers...

This book explores the latest advancements in transportation systems through the lens of engineering and technology. It covers innovative solutions that enhance the safety, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity of modern transportation networks. From intelligent transportation systems and autonomous vehicles to smart infrastructure and high-speed rail, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the technologies shaping the future of mobility worldwide.The book delves into ...

This book addresses and disseminates state-of-the-art research and development in the applications of intelligent techniques for smart grids and renewable energy systems. This helps the readers to grasp the extensive point of view and the essence of the recent advances in this field. The book solicits contributions from active researchers which include theory, case studies and intelligent paradigms pertaining to the smart grid and renewable energy systems. The prospective audience would be...

"What if your most precious memories were actually stolen from the dead? What if the secrets you harbor are just a 'coffin' for someone else's sins? What if, when you wake up tomorrow, your entire past has been erased and replaced with the haunted history of a stranger?Dr. Alistair Finch arrives at the haunting Blackwood Manor to cure a man's mind, only to discover a terrifying, high-tech secret: memory isn't just a file—it's a final resting place for the darkest human impulses. As...

In the halls of Westminster, the truth is just a mask worn by the powerful.Arthur Bennett is a ghost in the machine. To the corridors of British power, he is nothing more than a stuttering clerk, an invisible man lost in the labyrinth of bureaucracy. But behind his unassuming exterior lies the mind of a grandmaster—a man who has spent years watching the world's most dangerous political chess game from the sidelines.The world thinks ...

One woman's truth vs. a tycoon's ambition. In a world of steam and iron, who will survive the collision?The year is 1910. Spain is a nation caught between two eras—the fading world of ancient traditions and the roaring arrival of the industrial revolution. For Isabella Moretti, a sharp-witted writer with a passion for justice, her family's sprawling vineyard is more than just land; it is her soul. But beneath the fertile soil of the Moretti estate lies a se...

In the shadow of a crumbling empire, a soldier discovers that the greatest betrayal comes from those he swore to protect.Arian, a decorated soldier of the Roman Second Legion, believes in the iron-clad honor of the eagle and the sanctity of the Empire. But when his unit is knowingly sacrificed as a "human speed bump" to buy time for the wealthy elite, the foundations of his world shatter.Armed with a secret that could burn the marbl...

What if the spark of the Italian Renaissance was saved from the fires of Europe and reborn across the ocean?It is 1512, and Florence is drowning in gold, corruption, and secret decay. Prince Leonardo di Medici lies dying of consumption, manipulated by the cold Grand Chancellor Marco Visconti, who plots to hand the city over to foreign invaders. As bread riots rage in the streets and hungry citizens break into the city granaries, a bold political coup shifts...

Greed flows thicker than oil. But blood demands justice.In 1921, the Osage Nation of Oklahoma became the wealthiest people per capita on earth after oil was discovered beneath their land. Then, they began to die.When prominent tribal members perish under suspicious circumstances, local authorities turn a blind eye, calling it "natural causes." But Agent Victor Vaughn of the newly formed Bureau of Investigation knows better. Sent int...