In this chapter, we explore access models for quantum computing in agriculture, with an emphasis on cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid quantum-classical implementations. It defines basic tenets of quantum and how they would be utilized in agriculture areas including crop optimization,...

Urban areas in the European Union face critical challenges stemming from freight logistics, including air and noise burden on residents, congestion, traffic pressure, and greenhouse gas emissions. In alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), cities have adopted...

Policy specialization in the U.S. Congress benefits the institution collectively and members individually. Yet members of Congress (MCs) are insufficiently specialized to optimize lawmaking success (Volden and Wiseman 2020). In this paper, we demonstrate the increasing propensity of MCs to...

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial drivers of economic growth. In Kenya, MSMEs represent about 98 percent of all businesses and contribute over 30 percent to the GDP. Despite their essential role in the economy, these enterprises face substantial challenges in...

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial drivers of economic growth. In Kenya, MSMEs represent about 98 percent of all businesses and contribute over 30 percent to the GDP. Despite their essential role in the economy, these enterprises face substantial challenges in...