The book presents a forward-thinking and interdisciplinary collection of research contributions that seamlessly integrate technological innovation with the principles of sustainability. The core purpose of the book is to foster dialogue and collaboration focused on building intelligent, secure, and environmentally responsible computing systems. As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, ICSDC 2025 addresses the critical need for advanced distributed and intelligent technologies that align w...

The Indian banking sector has undergone a profound transformation in the wake of successive economic disruptions – the global financial crisis of 2007–09, the local banking crisis of 2013–17, the currency notes ban crisis of 2016–17, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode has exposed latent vulnerabilities in the financial system: inefficiencies in intermediation, the build-up of credit risk, and structural imbalances in competition.This book offers a comprehensive empirical asses...

his book is a personal account of the author's experiences living in Lagos, Nigeria, during the year 2009. It covers daily life, cultural observations, and challenges faced in one of Africa's largest cities. The book aims to give readers an insider's view of Lagos, touching on topics like transportation, food, social interactions, and the city's unique energy.

A true story of survival during a sudden blizzard in Moscow's Khimki region in 2011. The author, on a business trip to visit a store, finds themselves trapped in a severe snowstorm. The book details their experiences, challenges faced, and strategies used to survive the unexpectedly harsh weather conditions in an unfamiliar environment.

As research continues to uncover the complex causes of Alzheimer’s disease, a deeper understanding of its cellular and molecular mechanisms is essential for developing effective therapies. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics, a two volume set, provides a comprehensive examination of the processes driving disease onset and progression, bringing together leading experts to illuminate key pathways, therapeutic targets, and emerging treatment strategies.

Master a range of machine learning domains with real-world projects using TensorFlow for R, H2O, MXNet, and moreKey FeaturesMaster machine learning, deep learning, and predictive modeling concepts in R 3.5Build intelligent end-to-end projects for finance, retail, social media, and a variety of domainsImplement smart cognitive models with helpful tips and best practicesBook DescriptionR is one of the most popular languages whe...

TRIZ is the Russian acronym for theory of inventive problem solving. The basic assumption behind this theory is someone somewhere has already solved your problem or a very similar problem, and all we need to do is apply the same principle to the current problem and solve it similarly.” It guides you to think in a specific direction rather than getting lost. The goal of this book is to use some of the simple TRIZ tools to help readers immediately solve problems, innovate, be creative, think...

Master machine learning techniques with real-world projects that interface TensorFlow with R, H2O, MXNet, and other languagesKey FeaturesGain expertise in machine learning, deep learning and other techniquesBuild intelligent end-to-end projects for finance, social media, and a variety of domainsImplement multi-class classification, regression, and clusteringBook DescriptionR is one of the most popular lan...

Biomedical Waste Management in COVID-19 Era: A Global Scenario covers the STI approach for addressing sustainable management of biomedical waste from highly contagious pandemic situations in the future. In addition, it discusses the challenges of biomedical waste management produced during the pandemic along with environmental sustainability and economic burden. This book addresses the challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives related to the pandemic situation and biomedical waste...

As research continues to uncover the complex causes of Alzheimer’s disease, a deeper understanding of its cellular and molecular mechanisms is essential for developing effective therapies. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics, a two volume set, provides a comprehensive examination of the processes driving disease onset and progression, bringing together leading experts to illuminate key pathways, therapeutic targets, and emerging treatment strategies.

This textbook is the first resource specifically designed to equip business students in accounting and finance with a systematic and practical understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). Recognizing the current gap where business students often lack structured guidance on applying AI to their specific professional challenges, this book provides a comprehensive, step-by-step framework to effectively integrate AI into accounting and finance workflows. The textbook thoroughly addresses key...

The Power of Vitamin D: An Update on Its Role in Health and Disease investigates how Vitamin D deficiency contributes to the onset, progression, and severity of a wide spectrum of diseases. Rooted in molecular biology and clinical evidence, the book presents a contemporary, research-driven examination of Vitamin D and its influence on human health. The book explains the underlying molecular pathways through which inadequate Vitamin D levels disrupt physiological balance. Providing insights...