This book explores internal migration in contemporary India from various vantage points and examines its relationship with development. Showcasing a multidisciplinary understanding of the processes and experiences of migration, it looks specifically at the fragmented nature of the migration process.Internal migration in India is considered to be low in comparative terms. However, structural changes over the past few decades have resulted in increasing regional disparities in economi...

This book discusses research in Artificial Intelligence for the Internet of Health Things. It investigates and explores the possible applications of machine learning, deep learning, soft computing, and evolutionary computing techniques in design, implementation, and optimization of challenging healthcare solutions. This book features a wide range of topics such as AI techniques, IoT, cloud, wearables, and secured data transmission. Written for a broad audience, this book will be u...

Although organic farming is still not widely practiced, it has grown remarkably in recent years because of changes in consumer tastes, government assistance, and advancements in technology. To sustain this momentum, concerted efforts are needed to overcome challenges and to capitalize on new opportunities. This new book offers a comprehensive compilation that highlights the production systems of organic agriculture. The volume provides an overview of organic agribusiness and consumer behav...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Automated Technology for Verification and Analysis, ATVA 2017, held in Pune, India, in October 2017.The 22 full and 7 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. The book also contains one invited talk in full-paper length.The contributions are organized in topical sections named: program analysis; model checking and temporal logics; neural...

Fruits, vegetables, and other perishable commodities are very susceptible to contamination, spoilage, and physical damage, making regulatory frameworks a critical necessity in ensuring quality from farm to customer. These regulations are implemented on a national and worldwide scale, reflecting the growing consumer demand for safe, traceable, and high-quality produce. Domestically, countries establish food safety standards, packaging guidelines, and transportation regulations to prevent po...

This book highlights clean energy transition via sustainable utilization of biomass resources, viz. forestry, agriculture, agroforestry, grassland, and seaweeds to climate change mitigation.Bioresources have tremendous potential to mitigate global warming. Also, biomass is expected to play a multifunctional role including food production, source of energy and fodder, biodiversity conservation, and yield of goods and services to the society. It brings together perspectives of variou...

Digital technology has enabled a number of internet-enabled devices that generate huge volumes of data from different systems. This large amount of heterogeneous data requires efficient data collection, processing, and analytical methods. Deep Learning is one of the latest efficient and feasible solutions that enable smart devices to function independently with a decision-making support system. Convergence of Deep Learning and Internet of Things: Computing and Technology contributes to tec...

This book addresses basic and applied aspects of two nexus points of microorganisms in agro-ecosystems, namely their functional role as bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides. Readers will find detailed information on all of the aspects that are required to make a microbe “agriculturally beneficial.”A healthy, balanced soil ecosystem provides a habitat for crops to grow without the need for interventions such as agro-chemicals. No organism in an agro-ecosystem can flourish individually...

Digital Finance and Metaverse in Banking explores how emerging technologies can revolutionize banking services, enhance financial inclusion, and contribute to sustainable development goals. With contributions from a range of experts, coverage includes the evolution of digital finance, the integration of metaverse technologies in banking, and the impact on customer experience and accessibility. It also addresses the regulatory, security, and ethical implications of this digital shi...

Light Manufacturing in Vietnam makes the case that, if the country is to continue along a rapid economic growth path and create jobs, it must undertake a structural transformation that can lift workers from low-productivity agriculture and the mere assembly of imported inputs to higher-productivity activities. Vietnam needs to address fundamental issues in the manufacturing sector that, until now, have been masked by economic growth. The book shows that there is a dichotomy between domesti...

This book presents select proceedings of the 5th Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2023) conference. It covers concepts and recent methods that are implemented in intelligent manufacturing systems along with the product innovation technologies. The broad topics covered include Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics, product innovation, and CAD/CAM/CIM. The contents of this book are useful for academics as well as professional...

This book presents the select proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2022). It covers the latest trends in the areas of design and manufacturing. The main topics covered include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics, and CAD/CAM/CIM. The contents of this book are useful for researchers and professionals working in the disciplines of mechatronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, and indu...