Abstract The aviation industry plays a vital role in supporting tourism and international businesses by providing the fastest transportation network in the world and also boosting economic growth and creating employment. However, it harms the environment, mainly through air pollution due to...

Abstract Purpose : This chapter aims to provide a comparative analysis of productivity and competitiveness in 13 new European Union member states (EU-MS). Need for study : The need for this study is determined by the slow growth of productivity in the EU, the necessity of the ‘productivity...

Debates about the World Bank in political science frequently revolve around the choice of theoretically interesting actors. A review of recent empirical work suggests that the most important principals are the US president and the US Congress. Other countries have much less influence, and while...

Abstract The carbon footprint measures a company's contribution to climate change. Implementing guidelines to address the rising carbon footprint while maintaining environmental compliance is essential. This chapter aims to identify existing sustainable practices, their benefits and drawbacks...

Many countries and regions have recognised the potential of automated transport as a solution to cover mobility needs in a sustainable way. They have implemented dedicated strategies and allowed trial operations of Automated Vehicles (AVs) within their national frameworks. This chapter conducts...

Although an increasing number of PhD holders will continue their careers outside academia, we know little about their further career prospects. To develop a better understanding of how this group constructs and justifies a successful career outside academia, we conducted semi-structured...

The Great Resignation is effecting organizations across the world. The reasons for the Great Resignation are explored and a case is presented of how an Engineering Company in South Africa has been affected by the Great Resignation, and what a courageous change champion in the company did to...

Abstract The marginalised people at the bottom of the pyramid are unable to access finance due to the lack of collateral and physical property. The self-help group linkage programme enables the people at the bottom of the pyramid to finance through their social capital and social relationship....

Abstract Crop insurance protects the farmers and helps in reducing any element of chance associated with agriculture. It is a contract between the agriculturist and the insurer where the insurer promises to pay the farmer an indemnity in case of loss suffered by him due to unforeseen events,...

Abstract Introduction: Investments in environmentally friendly initiatives can bolster infrastructure projects, agricultural methods, and water management systems that improve the ability to withstand climate-related difficulties. Green investments encompass endorsing carbon markets and...