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This book offers a unique, critical exploration of concepts and practices of social sustainability through both a critical concept analysis as well as empirical studies of practices that undermine social sustainability. It addresses the questions: What is the main role of social relations and social practice in the transition from fundamentally unsustainable societies and local practices towards a sustainable future? And how does economical sustainability reduce or enhance social sustainability? The chapters in this work define and understand social sustainability in relation to principles such as solidarity, community, welfare, reciprocity, and regenerative co-existence. These principles are analyzed through the lens of emotions, respect, carefulness, sensitivity, and art, to establish counter-principles and narratives to principles like growth, efficiency, capitalism, and mastery of nature. Such counter-narratives to mainstream understandings and histories of economy aid in shedding light on a variety of different aspects of sustainability. The book presents a methodological plurality including conceptual and empirical approaches, praxis-oriented and inductive approaches. The chapters present interdisciplinary approaches concerning welfare, ecology, sociology, organization and economy, social psychology and aesthetics and therefore appeal to a broad audience of scholars and academics.

Against a backcloth of tumultuous events in Europe, the EU faces once again the fateful question of moving towards federal union or let flexible integration guide the Union. The sixth volume in Interdisciplinary European Studies explores the coexistence of deepening political integration and flexible patterns of integration in the EU. The book brings together scholars from economics, law, and political science to provide insights into issues with a bearing on the future of the EU: the crisis of rule of law and political values, the move towards a European defence union, the power of the new European public prosecutor¿s office, the prospects of financial stability through the Recovery and Resilience facility, and the state of European parliamentary democracy. The chapters are based on up-to-date research findings and succinct assessments of the current state of affairs and ongoing debates. They conclude with policy recommendations for decision-makers on European and national levels.

This book provides an insightful guide to the economic challenges currently defining Europe. With a particular focus on the Czech economy, it examines the impact of rampant inflation, the war in Ukraine, and the energy crisis and evaluates the social impacts of them. Through an empirical analysis, the asymmetric effects of these shocks are highlighted in relation to different social groups. Furthermore, it engages with related issues such as migration and integration policies, the evolution of the labour market, disparities in inflation¿s impact, and household energy expenditure.This book presents a practical policy framework for addressing inflation, the impact of the Ukraine conflict, and the energy crisis. It will be relevant to scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in the political economy, labour economics, and economic policy in general.

This volume covers Kenyäs history, society, culture, economics, politics, and environment from precolonial times through the first years of independence. The book comprises twenty-one chapters divided into two parts. Part I focuses on the long precolonial moment, detailing the nature of precolonial Kenyan societies and their economics, politics, gender dynamics, and social organization. Part II examines Kenyan societies¿ encounters with British colonialism, critically outlining the impact and implications of these encounters. The volume concludes with an examination of political consolidation after the country¿s attainment of political independence and the subsequent foundations for political authoritarianism.

Der Band nimmt die Referate der genossenschaftlichen Fachtagung "Delitzscher Gespräch" 2022 auf und berichtet zudem von den Tätigkeiten der Deutschen Hermann-Schulze-Delitzsch-Gesellschaft e.V. sowie vom Deutschen Genossenschaftsmuseum in Delitzsch.

A Guardian book to look out for in 2024An insightful exploration of the nature of inequality by the internationally bestselling author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century.In his newest work, Thomas Piketty explores how social inequality manifests itself very differently depending on the society and epoch in which it arises. History and culture play a central role, inequality being strongly linked to various socio-economic, political, civilisational, and religious developments. So it is culture in the broadest sense that makes it possible to explain the diversity, extent, and structure of the social inequality that we observe every day.Piketty briefly and concisely presents a lively synthesis of his work, taking up such diverse topics as education, inheritance, taxes, and the climate crisis, and provides exciting food for thought for a highly topical debate: Does natural inequality exist?

A veteran Wall Street Journal reporter dives into the world of billion-dollar traders and high-stakes crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls. There's no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme. Pandemics, climate change, superpower rivalries, technological disruption, political radicalisation, religious fundamentalism - all threaten chaos that put trillions in assets at risk. But around the world, across a wide variety of disciplines, would-be super-forecasters are trying to take the guesswork out of what formerly seemed like random chance. Some put their faith in 'black swans' - unpredictable, catastrophic events that can't be foreseen but send exotic financial instruments screaming in high-profit directions. Most famous among this group of big-bet traders are those who run the Universa fund, who, on days of extreme upheaval, have made as much as $1 billion.Author Scott Patterson gained exclusive access to Universa strategists and met with savvy seers in a variety of fields, from earthquake prediction to counterterrorism to climatology, to see if it's actually possible to bet on disaster - and win. Riveting, relevant, and revelatory, this is a must-read for anyone curious about how some of today's investors alchemise catastrophe into profit.

Cel' dannogo issledowaniq - proanalizirowat', kak semejnye predpriqtiq w gorode Vil'q-Mariq wyqwlqüt, razwiwaüt i zaschischaüt swoi talanty s pomosch'ü razlichnyh metodow uprawleniq personalom, rassmatriwaq tri klüchewyh processa: najm, priwlechenie i uderzhanie. Dlq ätogo neobhodimo osmyslit' real'nost', harakternuü dlq dannogo tipa organizacij, i opredelit' urowen' wazhnosti i professionalizma, kotoryj äti kompanii pridaüt wysheupomqnutym processam.

O objetivo desta investigação é analisar como as empresas familiares da cidade de Villa María identificam, desenvolvem e protegem os seus talentos através de diferentes práticas relacionadas com a Gestão de Recursos Humanos, considerando três processos-chave: Recrutamento, Atração e Retenção. Para tal, é necessário refletir sobre a realidade que caracteriza este tipo de organizações e estabelecer o nível de importância e profissionalismo que estas empresas atribuem aos referidos processos.

The purpose of this research is to analyze how family businesses in the city of Villa María identify, develop and protect their talents through different practices related to Human Resources Management, considering three key processes: Recruitment, Attraction and Retention. For this purpose, it is necessary to reflect on the reality that characterizes this type of organizations and to establish the level of importance and professionalism that these companies attribute to the aforementioned processes.

Ziel dieser Untersuchung ist es, zu analysieren, wie Familienunternehmen in der Stadt Villa María ihre Talente durch verschiedene Praktiken im Zusammenhang mit dem Personalmanagement identifizieren, entwickeln und schützen, wobei drei Schlüsselprozesse berücksichtigt werden: Anwerbung, Attraktion und Bindung. Dazu ist es notwendig, über die Realität nachzudenken, die diese Art von Unternehmen kennzeichnet, und den Grad an Bedeutung und Professionalität zu ermitteln, den diese Unternehmen den oben genannten Prozessen beimessen.

L'objectif de cette recherche est d'analyser comment les entreprises familiales de la ville de Villa María identifient, développent et protègent leurs talents par le biais de différentes pratiques liées à la gestion des ressources humaines, en considérant trois processus clés : le recrutement, l'attraction et la rétention. Pour ce faire, il est nécessaire de réfléchir à la réalité qui caractérise ce type d'organisation et d'établir le niveau d'importance et de professionnalisme que ces entreprises attribuent aux processus susmentionnés.

This book is novel in that it reveals significant issues of economics, management and business fields currently observed in network industries such as public utilities and transportation, and provides empirical evidence of their mechanisms and policy implications from various perspectives. This is a holistic collection of literature on public utilities economics and management, since the industries discussed include a wide range such as electricity, water supply, sewerage, transport, and postal service, which compound social infrastructure as public benefit service, and the issues examined contain not only economics topics such as cost, efficiency, and productivity, but also management topics such as governance, strategy and organizational restructuring. The book also investigates general private companies to derive future implications for policy and governance of public utilities, and covers multiple countries such as Japan, the US, and Vietnam. It demonstrates various empirical approaches and methodologies for public utility analysis through 17 chapters by experts in each field, which contributes to further cultivation of empirical studies in public utilities.

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To get ahead today, you have to be a jerk, right?Divisive politicians. Hateful pundits. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls. Today in America there is an ?outrage industrial complex? that prospers by setting American against American, creating a ?culture of contempt??the habit of seeing people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect, but as worthless and defective. Maybe, like more than nine out of ten Americans, you dislike it. But, hey, either you play along or you'll be left behind, right?Wrong. In Love Your Enemies, the New York Times bestselling author and social scientist Arthur C. Brooks shows that abuse and outrage are not the right formula for lasting success. Brooks blends cutting-edge behavioral research, ancient wisdom, and a decade of experience leading one of America's top policy think tanks in a work that offers a better way to lead based on bridging divides and mending relationships.Brooks's prescriptions are unconventional. To bring America together, we shouldn't try to agree more. There is no need for mushy moderation, because disagreement is the secret to excellence. Civility and tolerance shouldn't be our goals, because they are hopelessly low standards. And our feelings toward our foes are irrelevant; what matters is how we choose to act.Love Your Enemies offers a clear strategy for victory for a new generation of leaders. It is a rallying cry for people hungry for a new era of American progress. Most of all, it is a road map to find the happiness that comes when we choose to love one another, despite our differences.

James Matheson (1796-1878) became a leading taipan, with significant influence and power in Hong Kong. When this pamphlet was published, in 1836, he was still trading from Canton (Guangzhou) and, following the abolition of the East India Company's monopoly on trade with China, appealed to the British government to pressure the Chinese to lift the severe restrictions on trading. He suggests that despite the efforts of the merchants, China refuses to acknowledge the law of nations, to trade fairly, and as such has 'long since surrendered her rights and is no longer in a position to enforce them'. Matheson's personal appeal to the Duke of Wellington was rebuffed, but his business partner, William Jardine, later persuaded Lord Palmerston to adopt a tougher approach, which ultimately led to the First Opium War. This is a powerful and provocative text: a defence of both free trade and an aggressive foreign policy.

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Dive into the heart of the crypto revolution with "Chain Reactions: Lightning Networks and the Crypto Revolution." Unravel the captivating story of the technological marvel that is the Lightning Network, the unsung hero transforming the landscape of decentralized finance. From the genesis of Lightning Networks to the intricacies of off-chain scaling solutions, this book paints a vivid historical tapestry, spotlighting key contributors, overcoming challenges, and charting the evolution of blockchain technology.Embark on a thrilling exploration of Bitcoin's Lightning Network and its counterparts in cryptocurrencies like Litecoin and Ethereum's Raiden Network. Uncover the benefits reshaping the financial frontier, from scalability improvements to reduced transaction fees, real-world applications, and user experiences. Journey through the challenges and criticisms, addressing network limitations, privacy concerns, and regulatory considerations, shedding light on the ethical and social implications of this revolutionary technology.Peer into the future with insightful perspectives on ongoing developments, potential advancements, and the integration of Lightning Networks with emerging blockchain platforms. Through exclusive interviews and diverse viewpoints from crypto pioneers, gain a 360-degree understanding of the transformative impact Lightning Networks wield in the decentralized realm."Chain Reactions" isn't just a book; it's your backstage pass to the dynamic world of Lightning Networks, offering a front-row seat to the unfolding crypto saga. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this exploration of blockchain's groundbreaking innovation will leave you spellbound, eager to ride the lightning into the decentralized future.

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Die Verwendung von Tiermodellen in der medizinischen Forschung ist von entscheidender Bedeutung. Der Hühnerembryo hat sich aufgrund seiner Vorteile gegenüber Säugetierembryonen als idealer Modellorganismus für die experimentelle Embryologie erwiesen. Im Ei ist die embryonale Entwicklung des Kükens nach 21 Tagen abgeschlossen. Ein Hühnerembryo durchläuft die Gastrulation und die Histogenese nach zwei bis drei Tagen Inkubation und wird zu einem dreidimensionalen Tier mit einem schlagenden Herzen. Diese rasche Entwicklung macht die Planung von Experimenten und die Sammlung von Daten leichter handhabbar. Darüber hinaus sind die Entwicklung neuer therapeutischer Ansätze und die Validierung von In-vitro-Beobachtungen in Bereichen wie der Arzneimittelforschung, der regenerativen Medizin und der Krebsforschung in hohem Maße von der Verwendung von Hühnermodellen abhängig. In verschiedenen Disziplinen spielen Hühner eine wesentliche Rolle als Modellorganismus, da sie eine besondere evolutionäre Stellung zwischen Säugetieren und Wirbeltieren einnehmen (Yahya et al., 2023).

Il BPM o Business Process Management rappresenta un modo di gestire le organizzazioni totalmente orientato al cliente. La gestione per processi consente all'azienda di essere più reattiva ai cambiamenti, liberandola dalle barriere dipartimentali. Questo metodo permette di gestire le attività in modo standardizzato, dall'inizio alla fine, dal rapporto con il fornitore a quello con il cliente finale. L'obiettivo è implementare un sistema di qualità totale nel processo e migliorare le attività che lo richiedono. Ciò consente di trasferire direttamente al cliente il valore aggiunto generato dal miglioramento continuo del processo.

L'uso di modelli animali nella ricerca medica è fondamentale. L'embrione di pollo è emerso come un organismo modello ideale per l'embriologia sperimentale grazie ai suoi vantaggi rispetto agli embrioni di mammifero. Nell'uovo, gli embrioni di pollo completano il loro sviluppo embrionale dopo 21 giorni. Un embrione di pollo subisce la gastrulazione e l'istogenesi dopo due o tre giorni di incubazione per diventare un animale tridimensionale con un cuore che batte. Questo sviluppo rapido rende più gestibile la progettazione di esperimenti e la raccolta di dati. Inoltre, lo sviluppo di nuovi approcci terapeutici e la convalida delle osservazioni in vitro dipendono fortemente dall'uso di modelli di pollo in campi come la scoperta di farmaci, la medicina rigenerativa e la ricerca sul cancro. In diverse discipline, i polli svolgono un ruolo essenziale come organismo modello, poiché occupano una posizione evolutiva specifica a cavallo tra mammiferi e vertebrati (Yahya et al., 2023).

BPM oder Business Process Management ist eine Art der Unternehmensführung, die ganz auf den Kunden ausgerichtet ist. Die Verwaltung nach Prozessen ermöglicht es dem Unternehmen, besser auf Veränderungen zu reagieren und sich von den Abteilungsgrenzen zu befreien. Diese Methode ermöglicht es, Aufgaben von Anfang bis Ende, von der Beziehung zum Lieferanten bis zur Beziehung zum Endkunden, auf standardisierte Weise zu verwalten. Ziel ist es, ein umfassendes Qualitätssystem in den Prozess einzuführen und die Aktivitäten zu verbessern, die dies erfordern. Auf diese Weise kann der Mehrwert, der durch die kontinuierliche Verbesserung des Prozesses entsteht, direkt an den Kunden weitergegeben werden.

BPM or Business Process Management represents a way of managing organisations that is totally customer-oriented. Managing by processes allows the company to be more responsive to change, freeing it from departmental barriers. This method makes it possible to manage tasks in a standardised way, from start to finish, from the relationship with the supplier to the relationship with the end customer. The objective is to implement a total quality system in the process and to improve those activities that require it. This allows the added value generated by the continuous improvement of the process to be passed on directly to the customer.

Le BPM (Business Process Management) est un mode de gestion des organisations totalement orienté vers le client. La gestion par processus permet à l'entreprise d'être plus réactive au changement, en s'affranchissant des barrières départementales. Cette méthode permet de gérer les tâches de manière standardisée, du début à la fin, de la relation avec le fournisseur à la relation avec le client final. L'objectif est de mettre en place un système de qualité totale dans le processus et d'améliorer les activités qui le nécessitent. Cela permet de transmettre directement au client la valeur ajoutée générée par l'amélioration continue du processus.

L'utilisation de modèles animaux dans la recherche médicale est cruciale. L'embryon de poulet s'est imposé comme un organisme modèle idéal en embryologie expérimentale en raison des avantages qu'il présente par rapport aux embryons de mammifères. Dans l'¿uf, les embryons de poulet achèvent leur développement embryonnaire après 21 jours. Un embryon de poulet subit une gastrulation et une histogenèse après deux ou trois jours d'incubation pour devenir un animal tridimensionnel avec un c¿ur qui bat. Ce développement rapide rend la conception d'expériences et la collecte de données plus faciles à gérer. En outre, le développement de nouvelles approches thérapeutiques et la validation des observations in vitro dépendent fortement de l'utilisation de modèles de poulets dans des domaines tels que la découverte de médicaments, la médecine régénérative et la recherche sur le cancer. Dans diverses disciplines, les poulets jouent un rôle essentiel en tant qu'organisme modèle car ils occupent une position évolutive spécifique entre les mammifères et les vertébrés (Yahya et al., 2023).