This book presents select proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science (ICAMEMS 2022). It discusses about the diverse technological advancements, innovations, and achievements in the areas of mechanical engineering and material science. It also covers the developments and challenges in the field of machine design, manufacturing, thermal and fluid engineering. Important topics covered in the conference include advanced manufactur...

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies is an anthology of seven case studies plus two theoretical chapters in a comparative context. It analyzes issues related to the rise of multinational corporations, their immense economic and political influence in a globalized world, and their social responsibility/corporate citizenship. Corporate social responsibility is closely examined in terms of meeting the challenges of the widening gap between rich and...

Grain legumes are characterised by their nutritional value, an ability to grow rapidly and improve soil health. This makes them a key rotation crop in promoting food security. However, yields are constrained by factors such as pests and diseases as well as vulnerability to poor soils, drought and other effects of climate change.This collection reviews the wealth of research addressing these challenges. Volume 2 assesses key research on particular types of grain legume with chapters...

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The book, 'General Knowledge Geography' with all genres of general awareness on Geography has been developed by professionals from the coaching institutes well-known to provide excellence in competitive skills, step-wise guidance, and thorough knowledge required to go through civil services exams. It covers up-to-date knowledge on Geography (India and World). This book fulfils specific needs of the aspirants of various entrance exams and competitive exams also. Not only does the book sprea...

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The book, 'General Knowledge Indian Polity and Indian Economy' with all genres of general awareness on Polity and Economy of India has been developed by professionals from the coaching institutes well-known to provide excellence in competitive skills, step-wise guidance, and thorough knowledge required to go through civil services exams. It covers up-to-date knowledge on Indian Polity and Indian Economy. This book fulfils specific needs of the aspirants of various entrance exams and compet...

पुस्तक पूरी तरह से प्रामाणिक, सरल और सुबोध भाषा में लिखी गई है। ज्ञान और रोचकता के सुरुचिपूर्ण संगम द्वारा स्थापित पुस्तक अनसुलझी रहस्य को पढ़ा और सराहा गया है। प्रकृति और मनुष्य से ज्यादा रहस्यमय कुछ भी नहीं है। कभी-कभी इन दोनों के संयोजन से कुछ ऐसे रहस्य बन जाते हैं, जिन्हें समझना मनुष्य के लिए असंभव होता है। कुछ ऐसी पहेलियां बनाई जाती हैं, जिन्हें हल करने में बड़ी किंवदंतियों की समस्या खट्टी हो जाती है। यद्यपि मनुष्य आज अंतरिक्ष में प्रवेश करके ग्रह-नक्षत्रों की गलियों में भटक रहा है, ल...