The first half of the 20th century witnessed revolutionary advances in science and technology facilitated by novel organizations that championed curiosity-driven research. The transformation from Thomas Edison's pioneering industrial laboratory became apparent with the establishment of the...

Electoral engineering (EE) refers to the strategic design of electoral systems to gain political advantages, distinct from electoral fraud. This practice, which has historical roots, involves manipulating components such as voting procedures, district boundaries, and seat allocations to maximize...

This chapter highlights the broader implications of adopting 3D CNNs in smart manufacturing. By automating the classification of complex workpieces, industries can achieve higher precision, reduce reliance on manual labor, and enhance production efficiency. Additionally, the integration of...

The emergence of new urban data and digital solutions has given rise to the concept of the ‘smart city.’ However, there remains a critical need to translate it into practical applications, particularly in the context of small towns’ vitality. This chapter addresses the question: ‘ To...

This chapter explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business, focusing on innovation, growth, and sustainability. We put forward a circular expansion framework which depicts AI as a general-purpose technology (GPT) that drives innovation through complementarity...