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The Physics of the Interstellar Medium

The Physics of the Interstellar Medium

This third edition of The Physics of the Interstellar Medium continues to introduce advanced undergraduates to the fundamental processes and the wide range of disciplines needed to understand observations of the interstellar medium and its role in the Milky Way galaxy. The book is suitable for undergraduate students studying physics astronomy and astrophysics. The book also provides concise and straightforward discussions of interstellar physics and chemistry that are useful for more experienced readers. The book leads readers through the range of physical processes operating on both large and small scales that occur in the interstellar medium. It explores the relationship between the dusty tenuous gas in interstellar space and the formation of stars and planets. This new edition also describes exciting developments in the field of astrochemistry and its interaction with interstellar physics and the roles played by interstellar dust grains in interstellar physics and chemistry. Simple models in each chapter together with problems at the end of each chapter encompass interdisciplinary applications in atomic molecular solid state and surface physics and gas dynamics. This popular textbook provides a useful overview and grounding in the study of the interstellar medium and brings insight into many aspects of physics. Features An authoritative textbook in the field at this academic level Provides a wide introduction to the interstellar medium whilst remaining accessible and concise Revised throughout presenting a modern understanding of the interstellar medium

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Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium Enterprises

Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium Enterprises

Technological developments in recent years have been tremendous. This evolution is visible in companies through technological equipment computerized procedures and management practices associated with technologies. One of the management practices that is visible is related to business intelligence and analytics (BI&A). Concepts such as data warehousing key performance indicators (KPIs) data mining and dashboards are changing the business arena. This book aims to promote research related to these new trends that open up a new field of research in the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) area. FeaturesFocuses on the more recent research findings occurring in the fields of BI&A Conveys how companies in the developed world are facing today's technological challenges Shares knowledge and insights on an international scale Provides different options and strategies to manage competitive organizations Addresses several dimensions of BI&A in favor of SMEs | Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium Enterprises

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Qualitative Research Methods in English Medium Instruction for Emerging Researchers Theory and Case Studies of Contemporary Research

Qualitative Research Methods in English Medium Instruction for Emerging Researchers Theory and Case Studies of Contemporary Research

This timely book will guide researchers on how to apply qualitative research methods to explore English-medium instruction (EMI) issues such as classroom interactions teachers’ and students’ perceptions on language and pedagogical challenges and stakeholders’ views on the implementation of EMI. Each chapter focuses on a specific type of qualitative research methodology beginning with an overview of the research and the method used before presenting a unique case study. Chapters will also identify the process that EMI researchers went through to conduct their research the key dilemmas they faced and focus particularly on the methodological issues they encountered. By exploring these issues and providing up-to-date insights in contexts across the globe this book informs theory or the lack thereof underlying research into the phenomenon of EMI. This text will be indispensable for researchers who want to learn and acquire skills in conducting qualitative research in EMI as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students reading in the fields of applied linguistics and language education. | Qualitative Research Methods in English Medium Instruction for Emerging Researchers Theory and Case Studies of Contemporary Research

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Chemical Peels in Clinical Practice A Practical Guide to Superficial Medium and Deep Peels

Chemical Peels in Clinical Practice A Practical Guide to Superficial Medium and Deep Peels

Xavier Goodarzian MD(Hons) MRCGP PGDiplClinDerm PGCertCosMed MBCAM is the medical director of the Dr Xavier Clinic in Southampton and London UK where he has performed chemical peels since 2006. A medical graduate of the University of Louvain (Leuven) in Belgium he obtained member status of the Royal College of General Practitioners and has postgraduate degrees in Clinical Dermatology (Queen Mary University of London) and Cosmetic Medicine (University of Leicester) in the UK. A full member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine he is an officially recognised trainer and Key Opinion Leader for SkinTech in the UK holds training and mentoring sessions internationally and has spoken at many live events in conferences in various countries. He is passionate about skincare skin health and chemical peels. This book has been written with the aim of making a practitioner’s peeling experience easier and more practical. It contains sample patient forms over 250 illustrations and a wealth of tips for patient guidance and safe clinical practice. | Chemical Peels in Clinical Practice A Practical Guide to Superficial Medium and Deep Peels

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Business Leadership Development in China

Business Leadership Development in China

This book argues that China’s businesses and hence China’s future economic development face a huge crisis in that there is a considerable leadership gap in China with a shortage of competent business leaders at a time when new leadership skills are required urgently as China’s businesses evolve rapidly and engage ever more with the global economy. Moreover the book argues training is an undervalued and often marginalised activity in Chinese companies. The book outlines the nature of this problem and goes on to demonstrate that there is a new breed of manager emerging in China aware of the need to upgrade management skills moving away from skills appropriate in traditional industrial firms and emphasising more flexibility positive engagement with workers and competence in the market economy. The book includes an evaluation of different management approaches in China reports on extensive original research including interviews with practising managers and sets out how self-development in widespread deep and important. | Business Leadership Development in China

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Golden-winged Warbler Ecology Conservation and Habitat Management

Golden-winged Warbler Ecology Conservation and Habitat Management

Golden-winged Warblers (Vermivora chrysoptera) are migratory songbirds that breed in temperate North America primarily in the Great Lakes region with remnant populations throughout the Appalachian Mountains and winter in Central and northern South America. Their breeding range has contracted dramatically in the Appalachian Mountains and many populations have dramatically declined likely due to habitat loss competition and interbreeding with Blue-winged Warblers (Vermivora pinus) andglobal climate change. . As a result of population declines in much of the eastern portion of their breeding range Golden-winged Warblers are listed as endangered or threatened in 10 U. S. states and in Canada and have been petitioned for protection under the U. S. Endangered Species Act. Published in collaboration with and on behalf of The American Ornithological Society this volume in the highly-regarded Studies in Avian Biology series compiles extensive current research on Golden-winged Warblers and summarizes what is known and identifies many remaining unknowns providing a wealth of peer-reviewed science on which future research and listing decisions can be based. | Golden-winged Warbler Ecology Conservation and Habitat Management

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Digital Transactions in Asia Economic Informational and Social Exchanges

Digital Transactions in Asia Economic Informational and Social Exchanges

This book presents a comprehensive overview of transactional forms of the digital across the Asian region by addressing the platforms and infrastructures that shape the digital experience. Contributors argue that each and every encounter mediated by the digital carries with it a functional exchange but at the same time each transaction also implies an exchange based on social relationships for the digital age. In capturing the digital revolution through case studies of economic informational and social exchanges from across the larger Asian region the book offers a richly contextualized and comparative account of the pervasive nature of the digital as both a medium for action and a medium of record. | Digital Transactions in Asia Economic Informational and Social Exchanges

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Physical Acoustics and Metrology of Fluids

Physical Acoustics and Metrology of Fluids

The interaction of sound waves with the medium through which they pass can be used to investigate the thermophysical properties of that medium. With the advent of modern instrumentation it is now possible to determine the speed and absorption of sound with extremely high precision and through the dependence of those quantities on variables like temperature pressure and frequency to gain a sensitive measure of one or more properties of fluid. This has led to renewed interest in such measurements and in the extraction of thermophysical properties of gases and liquids there from. Physical Acoustics and Metrology of Fluids describes both how to design experiments to achieve the highest possible accuracy and how to relate the quantities measured in those experiments to the thermophysical properties of the medium. A thorough theoretical examination of the alternative experimental methods available is designed to guide the experimentalist toward better and more accurate methods. This theoretical analysis is enhanced and complemented by an in-depth discussion of practical experimental techniques and the problems inherent within them. Bringing together the fields of thermodynamics kinetic theory fluid mechanics and theoretical acoustics plus a wealth of information about practical instruments this book represents an essential reference on the design and execution of valuable experiments in fluid metrology and physical acoustics.

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Parallel Computers 2 Architecture Programming and Algorithms

Parallel Computers 2 Architecture Programming and Algorithms

Since the publication of the first edition parallel computing technology has gained considerable momentum. A large proportion of this has come from the improvement in VLSI techniques offering one to two orders of magnitude more devices than previously possible. A second contributing factor in the fast development of the subject is commercialization. The supercomputer is no longer restricted to a few well-established research institutions and large companies. A new computer breed combining the architectural advantages of the supercomputer with the advance of VLSI technology is now available at very attractive prices. A pioneering device in this development is the transputer a VLSI processor specifically designed to operate in large concurrent systems. Parallel Computers 2: Architecture Programming and Algorithms reflects the shift in emphasis of parallel computing and tracks the development of supercomputers in the years since the first edition was published. It looks at large-scale parallelism as found in transputer ensembles. This extensively rewritten second edition includes major new sections on the transputer and the OCCAM language. The book contains specific information on the various types of machines available details of computer architecture and technologies and descriptions of programming languages and algorithms. Aimed at an advanced undergraduate and postgraduate level this handbook is also useful for research workers machine designers and programmers concerned with parallel computers. In addition it will serve as a guide for potential parallel computer users especially in disciplines where large amounts of computer time are regularly used. | Parallel Computers 2 Architecture Programming and Algorithms

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Treatment programmes for high risk offenders

Treatment programmes for high risk offenders

High risk offenders can have a disproportionate impact on their communities because despite all manner of sentencing options they continue to commit a wide range of crimes both minor and serious. It is tempting to throw the book at them sometimes even to throw away the key. However anything that helps offenders to change their propensity for re-offending can really make a difference. Over the last 30 years scientific research has guided the provision of treatment rehabilitation and reintegration services that lead to reductions in re-offending. Much of what we know however comes from work with medium-risk offenders. Although this work is important and valuable there is a lower level of complexity to working with medium-risk offenders than most high-risk offenders require. This book recognizes the need to research and develop different approaches to rehabilitating high-risk offenders. Each of the contributions takes a different approach with a different group of offenders in a different setting. Cumulatively the chapters provide encouragement for those working with high risk offenders along with a wide range of ideas about how to develop better services. This book was originally published as a special issue of Psychology Crime & Law. | Treatment programmes for high risk offenders

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Metamaterials Beyond Crystals Noncrystals and Quasicrystals

Metamaterials Beyond Crystals Noncrystals and Quasicrystals

Metamaterials: Beyond Crystals Noncrystals and Quasicrystals is a comprehensive and updated research monograph that focuses on recent advances in metamaterials based on the effective medium theory in microwave frequencies. Most of these procedures were conducted in the State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves Southeast University China. The book conveys the essential concept of metamaterials from the microcosmic structure to the macroscopic electromagnetic properties and helps readers quickly obtain needed skills in creating new devices at microwave frequencies using metamaterials. The authors present the latest progress on metamaterials and transformation optics and provide abundant examples of metamaterial-based devices accompanied with detailed procedures to simulate fabricate and measure them. Comprised of ten chapters the book comprehensively covers both the fundamentals and the applications of metamaterials. Along with an introduction to the subject the first three chapters discuss effective medium theory and artificial particles. The next three chapters cover homogeneous metamaterials (super crystals) random metamaterials (super noncrystals) and inhomogeneous metamaterials (super quasicrystals). The final four chapters examine gradient-index inhomogeneous metamaterials nearly isotropic inhomogeneous metamaterials and anisotropic inhomogeneous metamaterials after which the authors provide their conclusions and closing remarks. The book is completely self-contained making it easy to follow. | Metamaterials Beyond Crystals Noncrystals and Quasicrystals

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Design for Motion Fundamentals and Techniques of Motion Design

Design for Motion Fundamentals and Techniques of Motion Design

Combining art and design principles with creative storytelling and professional savvy this book covers everything a serious motion designer needs to make their artistic visions a reality and confidently produce compositions for clients. In this updated second edition of Design for Motion author Austin Shaw explores the principles of motion design teaching readers how to creatively harness the essential techniques of this diverse and innovative medium to create compelling style frames design boards and motion design products. Lessons are augmented by illustrious full-color imagery and practical exercises allowing you to put the techniques covered into immediate practical context. Industry leaders pioneers and rising stars contribute their professional perspectives share personal stories and provide visual examples of their work. This second edition also includes updates on the following: Illustration techniques Typography Compositing Visual storytelling Incorporating 3D elements Social/mobile-first design Portfolio and concept development How to develop a distinct personal design style and much more Plumb the depths of core motion design fundamentals and harness the essential techniques of this diverse and innovative medium. An accompanying Companion Website (www. routledge. com/cw/shaw) features video tutorials a student showcase and more. | Design for Motion Fundamentals and Techniques of Motion Design

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The Lively Audience A Study of Children Around the TV Set

The Lively Audience A Study of Children Around the TV Set

The Lively Audience (1986) studies television from the children’s own point of view. Contrary to most prevailing opinion it contends that television has much to teach children and that their relationship with the medium is not one of passive dependency after all. Research shows that what children gain from television depends very much on the child’s age and social experience and that children ‘see’ television differently from adults. This book examines this issue and gives us a different understanding of the child audience and the impact of their television viewing. | The Lively Audience A Study of Children Around the TV Set

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A Learner’s Guide to Fuzzy Logic Systems Second Edition

A Learner’s Guide to Fuzzy Logic Systems Second Edition

This book presents an introductory coverage of fuzzy logic including basic principles from an interdisciplinary perspective. It includes concept of evolving a fuzzy set and fuzzy set operations fuzzification rule base design and defuzzification and simple guidelines for fuzzy sets design and selected applications. Preliminary concepts of Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithm are added features with relevant examples and exercises. It is primarily intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers to facilitate education in the ever-increasing field of fuzzy logic as medium between human intelligence and machine. | A Learner’s Guide to Fuzzy Logic Systems Second Edition

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Dynamics of Soils and Their Engineering Applications

Dynamics of Soils and Their Engineering Applications

The book offers systematic dynamic analysis of soils and their engineering applications including machine foundations and aims to develop a clear understanding of the subject. It comprises sixteen chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the various problems in soil dynamics. In Chapter 2 concepts of theory of vibrations are discussed along with their applications in designing Vibration Absorbers and Pickups. Wave propagation in elastic medium including wave refraction in layered medium is covered in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 deals with the procedure of determining dynamic properties of soils using various laboratory and field tests. Dynamic earth pressures in retaining walls and dynamic bearing capacity of footings are dealt with in Chapters 5 and 6 respectively. Chapters 7and 8 respectively deal with dynamic behavior of pile foundations and slopes. Causes of liquefaction of soils and prediction of liquefaction potential have been discussed in Chapter 9. In Chapter 10 the procedure of estimating the unbalanced forces in various types of machines are covered. Chapters 11 12 and 13 deal with the analysis and design of foundations of reciprocating machine hammer and turbo-generators respectively. In Chapter 14 problems of vibration isolation and screening are dealt with. Chapter 15 discusses the analysis and design of reinforced earth wall located in seismic areas. A new concept of a conventional rigid retaining wall having reinforced backfill is presented in Chapter 16 giving complete analysis and design procedure considering seismic forces. | Dynamics of Soils and Their Engineering Applications

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Risk Management 10 Principles

Risk Management 10 Principles

Recent global developments have fundamentally changed the landscape for conducting businesses and undertaking social transactions. It is more important than ever to step back and take a broader view of managing risks across all areas of the business. Aimed at small- and medium- sized enterprises which represent the majority of business units globally Risk Management: 10 Principles outlines the ten major risk factors every business must consider when establishing a risk management system. Now fully updated after being in print for over 20 years this book focuses on taking a practical and holistic approach to identifying potential risks and considering how best to manage these risks. Modern topics cover the move to home working for many because of COVID- 19 and increased risk in supply chains plus many more. Case studies and self- reflection questions are included throughout with additional checklists available to download to help you focus on particular areas of the business. This readable and entertaining text intends to help the non- expert establish a workable risk management system across all parts of their organization especially in smaller business units where a risk management professional is not part of the workforce. Restructured and reordered to bring the content right up to date this book is geared towards those working in small- and medium- sized enterprises business consultants working with client companies and as an introductory reader for those new to the concepts of risk management including safety and environmental consultants and students on occupational health and safety and environmental studies courses. | Risk Management 10 Principles

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Patterns in Excitable Media Genesis Dynamics and Control

Patterns in Excitable Media Genesis Dynamics and Control

Excitable media comprise a class of models for a wide range of physical chemical and biological systems that exhibit spontaneous formation of spatial patterns. Patterns in Excitable Media: Genesis Dynamics and Control explores several aspects of the dynamics of such patterns—in particular their evolution upon interaction with structural and functional heterogeneities in the system. The book provides readers with an introduction to recent developments in the interdisciplinary field of dynamics and control of patterns in nonlinear biological systems described by excitable media models. It also discusses low-amplitude control schemes for eliminating such patterns from an excitable medium which has direct clinical relevance in view of the close connection to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia. | Patterns in Excitable Media Genesis Dynamics and Control

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Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalyzed Processes

Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalyzed Processes

Enzymes are currently used in various industries most commonly in food detergents and pharmaceuticals production. Lipases are hydrolytic enzymes that demonstrate great potential as an alternative to conventional catalysts in a number of industrial applications. A complete understanding of enzymes and their proteins structure and environmental behavior can greatly aid in the further development of industrial applications. Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalized Processes provides basic information about enzymes their sources reaction kinetics and main industrial applications. The book focuses in lipases. their main sources structure and features with an emphasis on their specificity and interfacial activity and presents proven techniques for isolating extracting and purifying. Comprised of six compact chapters this comprehensive guide introduces: Immobilization techniques and immobilized lipases that allow repeated use (which is essential from an economic point of view) Different bioreactor configurations using immobilized lipases The latest information on the available technologies in lipolytic reactions The advantages of nonaqueous media in biochemical synthesis over aqueous and solvent-free systems Material on the use of lipases in nonaqueous media to overcome the drawbacks usually encountered with the use of conventional chemical catalysts The use of supercritical fluids (SCFs) as a green alternative reaction medium Factors affecting the physical properties of lipases in this medium and hence their activity and stability A case study using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) for biodiesel production Novel cutting-edge technology using immobilized enzymes to reduce the overall production cost Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalized Processes outlines the main industrial applications of common enzymes and discusses relevant challenges and innovations emerging in the field. | Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalyzed Processes

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Virtual Reality Filmmaking Techniques & Best Practices for VR Filmmakers

Virtual Reality Filmmaking Techniques & Best Practices for VR Filmmakers

Virtual Reality Filmmaking presents a comprehensive guide to the use of virtual reality in filmmaking including narrative documentary live event production and more. Written by Celine Tricart a filmmaker and an expert in new technologies the book provides a hands-on guide to creative filmmaking in this exciting new medium and includes coverage on how to make a film in VR from start to finish. Topics covered include: The history of VR; VR cameras; Game engines and interactive VR; The foundations of VR storytelling; Techniques for shooting in live action VR; VR postproduction and visual effects; VR distribution; Interviews with experts in the field including the Emmy-winning studios Felix & Paul and Oculus Story Studio Wevr Viacom Fox Sports Sundance’s New Frontier and more. | Virtual Reality Filmmaking Techniques & Best Practices for VR Filmmakers

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Public Policy Analytics Code and Context for Data Science in Government

Public Policy Analytics Code and Context for Data Science in Government

Public Policy Analytics: Code & Context for Data Science in Government teaches readers how to address complex public policy problems with data and analytics using reproducible methods in R. Each of the eight chapters provides a detailed case study showing readers: how to develop exploratory indicators; understand ‘spatial process’ and develop spatial analytics; how to develop ‘useful’ predictive analytics; how to convey these outputs to non-technical decision-makers through the medium of data visualization; and why ultimately data science and ‘Planning’ are one and the same. A graduate-level introduction to data science this book will appeal to researchers and data scientists at the intersection of data analytics and public policy as well as readers who wish to understand how algorithms will affect the future of government. | Public Policy Analytics Code and Context for Data Science in Government

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Thermal Radiation An Introduction

Thermal Radiation An Introduction

Thermal Radiation: An Introduction is a complete textbook for a one-semester introductory graduate course on radiative energy transfer. It bridges the gap between a basic introduction and comprehensive coverage of thermal radiation focusing on insight into radiative transfer as practiced by engineers. Covering radiative transfer among surfaces with an introduction to the effects of participating media between surfaces the book includes surface and medium property characteristics and solutions to the radiative transfer equation in simple geometries. Tailored and organized specifically to suit a one-semester graduate course in radiative heat transfer Emphasis is placed on insight into radiative transfer as practiced by engineers Discusses how radiation is incorporated into finite element analysis (FEA) codes The textbook is intended for instructors and graduate students in a first-year course on radiative heat transfer or advanced heat transfer. Supplementary resources for students and instructors are available online. | Thermal Radiation An Introduction

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The Craft of Criticism Critical Media Studies in Practice

The Craft of Criticism Critical Media Studies in Practice

With contributions from 30 leading media scholars this collection provides a comprehensive overview of the main methodologies of critical media studies. Chapters address various methods of textual analysis as well as reception studies policy production studies and contextual multi-method approaches like intertextuality and cultural geography. Film and television are at the heart of the collection which also addresses emergent technologies and new research tools in such areas as software studies gaming and digital humanities. Each chapter includes an intellectual history of a particular method or approach a discussion of why and how it was used to study a particular medium or media relevant examples of influential work in the area and an in-depth review of a case study drawn from the author's own research. Together the chapters in this collection give media critics a complete toolbox of essential critical media studies methodologies. | The Craft of Criticism Critical Media Studies in Practice

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Principles of Contaminant Hydrogeology

Principles of Contaminant Hydrogeology

This second edition features new and expanded coverage of contaminant hydrogeologic investigations. It presents a practical approach to completing investigations for environmental compliance emphasizing the use of geologic principles in assessment to move sites toward cleanup. Stressing the basics of collecting data that can withstand regulatory scrutiny and achieve remediation Principles of Contaminant Hydrogeology Second Edition demonstrates how to solve a client's site contamination problem while maximizing cost effectiveness. It focuses on small- and medium-sized firms for which speed accuracy and cost are all crucial factors in the site assessment and closure process. Based on real world problems the book takes you step-by-step through the investigation and includes client-consultant-regulator interaction budgets ethics and data extrapolation for solving problems. It introduces concepts such as field logistics drilling techniques sampling protocols contaminant movement and remediation. Regulatory personnel hydrogeological consultants drilling contractors remediation contractors university instructors and students will benefit from the wealth of information provided in this new edition.

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The Future Opportunities and Challenges of Business in Digital Era 4.0 Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Economics Busines

The Future Opportunities and Challenges of Business in Digital Era 4.0 Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Economics Busines

One of the main challenges faced by all entrepreneurs is the need to growth. Growth is part of all organizations it implies continuous growth of sales purchases number of employees profit and thus the growth of the enterprise. Most innovations that are part of the organizations are derived from the internal organization. Industrial Revolution 4. 0 provides both opportunities and challenges to all entrepreneurs to grow their business. The rapid development of technology and all digital aspects create opportunities of innovation in organizations. These proceedings provide details beyond what is possible to be included in an oral presentation and constitute a concise but timely medium for the dissemination of recent research results. It will be invaluable to professionals and academics in the field of business entrepreneurship and economics to get an understanding of recent research developments. | The Future Opportunities and Challenges of Business in Digital Era 4. 0 Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Economics Busines

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