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This book features research presented and discussed during the Research & Innovation Forum (Rii Forum) 2023. As such, this book offers a unique insight into emerging topics, issues and developments pertinent to the fields of technology, innovation and education and their social impact. Papers included in this book apply inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches to query such issues as technology-enhanced teaching and learning, smart cities, information systems, cognitive computing and social networking. What brings these threads of the discussion together is the question of how advances in computer science—which are otherwise largely incomprehensible to researchers from other fields—can be effectively translated and capitalized on so as to make them beneficial for society as a whole. In this context, Rii Forum and Rii Forum proceedings offer an essential venue where diverse stakeholders, including academics, the think tank sector and decision-makers, can engage in a meaningful dialogue with a view to improving the applicability of advances in computer science.

This book focuses on “Disruption and Change” in the Asian region. In this context, managers and policymakers face a fast transformation of existing structures and business environments. From a business perspective, change is the adoption of business strategies, activities, and operations that meet the needs of the firm and its stakeholder today while protecting, sustaining, and enhancing the human and natural resources that will be needed in the future. Disruption refers to the radical changes in existing industries or markets due to technological innovation breakthroughs. There is a consensus among scholars and practitioners that organizations must manage the change well to flourish in a competitive business environment. Many business models need to be rethought to establish new ways to stay competitive. The book, with its practical examples, gives the reader impulses for new Asian's approaches and encourages the readers to dare to think and act in new ways.

This is an open access book.About the ICRBSS-2023International Conference on Reinventing Business Practices, Start-ups, and Sustainability-Responsible Consumption and Production- ICRBSS 2023 brings together scholars, researchers, educators, and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the spheres of businesses, regulatory environment, consumer groups, advocacy agencies and the environment at large. The sub-theme of the conference this year- Responsible Consumption and Production is the 12th goal of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The conference provides a platform for industry experts, policymakers, and the academic fraternity to share their experiences and insights. The sessions are designed to promote interaction among participants through keynote speaker sessions, panel discussions, presentations, and the like.

Dieses Buch liefert Anregungen, Denkmodelle und Lösungsansätze in puncto Wertschöpfung und Nachhaltigkeit und will Unternehmen dabei unterstützen, sich neu aufzustellen.Die Wirtschaft steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Nach Jahren der billigen Energie, fortschreitender Globalisierung, scheinbar unendlicher Kostensenkungsmöglichkeiten und einer sicheren Umwelt sieht sich die Wirtschaft einer Vielzahl von Chancen und Risiken gegenüber. Im Gegensatz zur Vergangenheit müssen Risiken einen stärkeren Eingang in die Wertschöpfung der Unternehmen finden, um potenzielle Wettbewerbsnachteile in Vorteile zu kippen. Nachhaltigkeit der Geschäftsmodelle ist das passende Stichwort – es geht nicht nur darum, einzelner Facetten nachhaltiger Themen, wie z.B. dem Klimawandel, im Kontext unseres Wirtschaftssystems gerecht zu werden. Es geht um viel mehr: eine ganzheitliche, nachhaltige Betrachtung der Wertschöpfungsketten europäischer Unternehmen im Vergleich zu Wettbewerbern aus China, den USA sowie anderen Kontinenten bei sich parallel verändernder Umwelt und wachsender Instabilität.Experten geben einen kleinen Einblick aus der betriebs- und volkswirtschaftlichen Perspektive und liefern Ideen für den aktiven Wandel, der Unternehmen bei der Entwicklung ihrer Unternehmen und ihrer Geschäftsmodelle unterstützen soll.Diese Beiträge repräsentieren das Spektrum der THI Business School.Mit Beiträgen von: Jasper Appel, elaboratum GmbH KölnTamara Beschler, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Jörg Clostermann, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Alexander Decker, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Eric Eller, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Torsten Graap, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Mandy Habermann, THI Business School IngolstadtBenedikt Hoffmann, Convidera GmbH Prof. Dr. Michael Jünger, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. ArminMüller, THI Business School IngolstadtChristine Plote, Agentur für Kommunikation StarnbergProf. Dr. Andrea Raab, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Alois Rauscher, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Stefan Rock, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Katharina Schauberger, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Karin Schmidt, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Franz Seitz, Technischen Hochschule in Amberg-Weiden Business SchoolProf. Dr. Michael Sternbeck, THI Business School IngolstadtProf. Dr. Harry Wagner, THI Business School Ingolstadt

Digital transformation, alongside social media channels, influences policymaking. The aim of this research is to build knowledge of the consequences of digital transformation on lobbying at German federal level. This analysis uncovers how digital lobbying works in Germany and how it changes classic lobbying communication within the political sphere. Taking a grounded theory approach, the study addresses both communicating sides: lobbyists, on the one hand, and members of the German Bundestag and their employees, on the other. A profound understanding of, and differentiation between, lobbying and digital lobbying is gained through a first data-gathering step of 15 interviews with representatives of both the political and lobbying sides. The study extends previous analyses by supplementing the findings with ethnographic data from the researcher's experience of working as an employee of a member of the German Bundestag. Final conclusions were drawn by presenting these results in the second data-gathering step, during four (digital) focus groups with the political side and three with agency, association, and corporate lobbyists from Berlin. The analysis uncovers a power shift in lobbying communication and a novel communication direction.

Spätestens seit den massiven Desinformationsangriffen auf westliche Impfstoffhersteller während der Coronapandemie ist klar: Gezielt gestreute „Fake News“ haben sich vom politischen in den wirtschaftlichen Raum ausgebreitet und Unternehmen werden sich zunehmend bewusst, dass auch sie zur Zielscheibe werden können. Die Folgen eines Desinformationsangriffs können gravierend sein: Wertverluste, Reputationsschäden sowie verunsicherte Mitarbeitende, Geschäftspartner und Investoren. Die modernen Kommunikationskrieger verfügen im Internet und in den sozialen Medien über ein mächtiges, breit gefächertes und relativ kostengünstiges Arsenal, mit dem sich Desinformationen in minutenschnelle effektiv verbreiten lassen, sodass Unternehmen kaum Zeit bleibt, sich wirksam dagegen zu wehren. Uwe Wolff beleuchtet die neue Situation, in der sich Unternehmen befinden, gibt Auskunft zur Abwehr von Desinformationsangriffen und zu deren zukünftiger Entwicklung. Dazu interviewte er unter anderem Medienanwälte und Kriminologen, Unternehmens- und IT-Berater, einen Darknet-Spezialisten, sowie einen Medien-Prankster und den ehemaligen Vorsitzenden der deutschen Wikimedia.

Gerade in Unternehmen und insbesondere im Projektmanagement stecken wir in einem Konflikt: Auf der einen Seite müssen wir auf Basis von Erkenntnissen aus Datenanalysen Geschäftsentscheidungen treffen. Für die Analysen selbst steigen wir in die Details unserer Datenseen 4.0 ab. Aber wenn wir auftauchen und es unserem Management als Entscheidungsvorlage präsentieren wollen, scheitern wir genau an diesen Details. Warum? Weil die Gehirne unserer Zuhörer:innen bei zu vielen trockenen Fakten abschalten. Data Storytelling löst dieses Problem. Denn unser Gehirn reagiert auf Geschichten besser als auf eine Auflistung von reinen Zahlen. Beim Data Storytelling werden die Daten zusammen mit einer grafisch leicht verständlichen Darstellung und einem spannenden Narrativ aufbereitet. Der sonst übliche Informationsüberfluss wird auf wesentliche und relevante Kernaussagen reduziert. So werden Inhalte verständlicher und bilden die Grundlage für Geschäftsentscheidungen. Gespickt mit wissenschaftlichen Fakten über unser Gehirn und „Veteranengeschichten“ aus dem Projektmanagement werden in diesem Buch Wege aufgezeigt, dem „Death-by-PowerPoint“ den Kampf anzusagen und die Welt von schlechten Präsentationen zu befreien.Der InhaltWas ist Data Storytelling?Projekt, Kommunikation und PräsentationenSchritte des Data Storytellings: Zuhörer:innen, Aha-Moment, Storyboard, SpannungsbogenVisualisierung: präattentive Merkmale, Gestaltprinzipien, Foliendesign, Daten- und Präsentationsvisualisierung

This book is no standard guide on ordinary women's topics. It relentlessly reflects on what slows down women's personal development regarding relationship, family and work - with razor-sharp analyses of hidden interactions and traumas. This book enables women to become aware of existing traps and obstacles, fears, feelings of guilt and other deep-seated emotions to help them leave behind restricting role attributions while power-balancing their lives between partner, children and career.Women often consider themselves as the patriarchy's victims. Instead, the author identifies the fact that they lack awareness of their own power and the willingness to recognize it, the fact that women often neither admit nor accept their own power, as the prime reason why women remain stuck in traditional role models – for equality would require their powerful sovereignty. This book offers solutions to seemingly difficult situations, and experienced women leaders have their say. The recommendations on how to set a decisive course on the path to female empowerment leave readers with no room to retreat and hide behind familiar and often practiced counterarguments: This book encourages self-reflection as well as public discussion.The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.

In today's world, businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability and technology as essential components of their operations. This book offers a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complexities of the interconnected areas of business, sustainability and technology. The book further shows how sustainability and technology are transforming the business landscape and how they can harness their power to drive innovation, create value and achieve long-term success. Drawing on the latest research and real-world case studies, the book provides practical insights and strategies that readers can use to navigate this rapidly changing landscape. The book further offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the intersection of business, sustainability and technology, including developing sustainable business models and cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. This book is an essential resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs,investors and students.

The place and impact of large, elite business schools is hotly debated. Compared to such establishments, little has been written about smaller, regional, community-oriented business schools that serve and interact with their various communities at home or abroad.Focusing on one of the smaller regional business schools in the UK, and incorporating perspectives from further afield, this book seeks to redress that balance. This local focus enables a more holistic understanding of what really goes on in terms of the complex relationships, practices, challenges and contexts at play in such an arena. The book, conceived throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, reverberates with a multiplicity of voices, perspectives and narratives, and reflects a process of collaborative autoethnography and critical friendship. It will be of great value to academics, students and others who are interested in optimising the benefits of regional business schools around the world.

This book proceedings addresses a crucial gap in understanding the impact of technology on Business Model Innovation (BMI). It emphasizes the need for further research to explore the intricate relationship between technology and BMI, focusing on opportunities and challenges. By delving into how technology influences emerging business model innovations and enhances operational efficiency, the publication aims to advance knowledge. Inviting diverse research methods, it sheds light on various ideas within the technology and BMI realm. Tailored for students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers, this book contributes to the evolving field of BMI and technology.

Dieses Buch gibt einen grundlegenden und holistischen Überblick über die Extended-Reality-Branche (XR) in Deutschland. XR beschreibt als Sammelbegriff Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality und Mixed Reality – also virtuelle Welten, in denen sich derzeit nicht nur im Gaming-Bereich vollkommen neue Interaktionspotentiale und Geschäftsmodelle eröffnen. Solche immersiven Technologien werden in Zukunft für nahezu alle Lebens- und Wirtschaftsbereiche interessant sein: Marketing, Medizin, Handel, Forschung, Bildung oder Kultur – um nur einige zu nennen.Dieses Werk ist aus einer Initiative der Herausgeber entstanden, innerhalb der deutschen Immersive-Media-Branche einen offenen XR-Thinktank als dynamische Austauschgemeinschaft heterogener Akteure und Stakeholder ins Leben zu rufen.Ziel des Buches ist es, das Thema einzuordnen und seine Relevanz anhand von Fallstudien aus verschiedenen Branchen sowie Experteninterviews zu untermauern. Die Beitragsautoren und Interviewpartner wollen so den Wissenstransfer vorantreiben.

This is an open access book.The International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Business Innovation (ICELBI) is a pioneer conference on entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in the higher education environment that focuses on the research-oriented output from academics and practitioners. The conference's theme, ‘Fostering university-based entrepreneurship in the digital economy era,'encourages entrepreneurship activists to become a catalyst for creating creative jobs and increasing economic growth, especially in the digital era.

This book explores how theories of cognition inform our theoretical understanding of business models and business model innovation. A business model can either be viewed as an objective description of an activity system, or as an abstract, conceptual, and perceptual construct, that is the result of cognition. From this second point of view, the business model becomes a schematic mental model that is created, shaped, and shared over time. In other words, managers hold in their mind perceptual constructs that constitute schemas of the business model.This book examines how the underlying processes of the creation, shaping, and sharing of business (mental) models take place at individual, organizational, and even inter-organizational levels. Theories of managerial and organizational cognition are explored to inform our understanding of business modelling and business model innovation. The reader is thus provided with an overview of existing literature and reflections on future avenues of research to explore the cognitive foundations of business modelling.

Ecofeminism is defined as a unique academic discipline, theoretical framework, and political and philosophical movement centred around both environmental and feminist concerns. With a special focus on education and underrepresented geographical locations, Ecofeminism on the Edge: Theory and Practice is an inclusive collection of theories, discourses, art, identities, and practices related to this discipline. Expert contributors collaborate with junior scholars and early-stage researchers to demonstrate the compatibilities between different generations, academic backgrounds, political views, and gender perspectives for a holistic, globally conscious approach to ecofeminism and ecofeminist studies. Chapters focus on regions not yet represented in this discipline as well as emerging educational practices to provide a truly inclusive approach to the many creative solutions ecofeminism offers. Topics explored include promoting ecofeminisms plural as potential solutions for environmental and social crises, gender inequality, labour issues, and capitalism. An interdisciplinary approach to an interdisciplinary field, Ecofeminism on the Edge: Theory and Practice understands ecofeminism as a connective point between issues of gender and the environment, one with strong solutional potential for two distinct, yet often interconnected, fields.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of indigenous entrepreneurship and its challenges while addressing ways to make businesses more inclusive and sustainable in the long term. Offering a balanced mix of critical perspectives, theoretical insights and practical implications, provided by both academics and practitioners, it examines how indigenous entrepreneurship practices in Southeast Asia challenge existing theories in business and management research. The chapters also explore the role of various stakeholders, such as the larger community and society, supply chain members, policy-makers, etc., in facilitating indigenous entrepreneurship.Highlighting the uniqueness and diversity of indigenous entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia, this book renders a comprehensive overview of contemporary indigenization topics, organized by Southeast Asian cultural and national contexts.

This edited volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. It adopts a venture-ship approach, emphasizing the dynamic and uncertain nature of entrepreneurship and underscoring the need for entrepreneurs to continually innovate and adapt to evolving conditions. It encompasses a broad spectrum of themes, covering the cultural, institutional, and economic contexts in which entrepreneurial endeavors unfold. It also discusses the role of technology and innovation as well as financing and investment, in addition to the impact of entrepreneurship on economic development and social change. The chapters span diverse subject matter, including topics ranging from the cultivation of entrepreneurial culture and the influence of educational systems to the ramifications of political and economic frameworks on entrepreneurial expansion. Additionally, it addresses the significance of social entrepreneurship, the burgeoning presence of female entrepreneurs, the transformative effects of digitalization, and the consequences of regional and international collaborations. They encapsulate the insights and perspectives of an array of stakeholders, including researchers, scholars, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers who have actively engaged with the entrepreneurial landscape in sub-Saharan Africa.Bringing together contributions from a diverse group of scholars and practitioners, this book offers an original, multidisciplinary, and pragmatic vantage point on entrepreneurship within the region. It not only enriches the existing body of literature but also serves as a catalyst for further research and scholarly discourse among entrepreneurship researchers.

Wenn Sie als Designer, Produzent, Vermarkter oder Forscher Produkte für Kinder entwerfen, müssen Sie sich unbedingt über die wesentlichen Unterschiede zwischen Kindern und Erwachsenen im Hinblick auf die User Journey im Klaren sein. Kinder mögen zwar die gleiche Sprache sprechen wie erwachsene Nutzer, aber was sie tatsächlich mitteilen, kann völlig anders sein. User Research with Kids erforscht diese Unterschiede und mehr.Der Autor Thomas Visby Snitker führt Sie durch die Prozesse der Konzeptualisierung, des Designs, des Prototypings und schließlich der Markteinführung, wie Sie die Nutzerforschung mit Kindern am besten angehen. Erwachsene, die die Erfahrungen von Kindern erforschen, begeben sich in ein vertrautes und doch fremdes Land, in dem die Bewohner eine andere (und doch vertraute) Sprache sprechen und andere Verhaltensnormen und Werte haben. Für die Forscher ist es wichtig, diese Sprache zu entschlüsseln und zu verstehen. Die Einbeziehung von Kindern in den Prozess wird zu gezielteren und besser gestalteten Produkten führen, und User Research with Kids wird Ihnen helfen, dieses Ziel zu erreichen.Snitkers nützliche Erkenntnisse in diesem Buch werden Fachleuten und Studenten in allen Bereichen der Forschung, des Designs und der Innovation helfen. In User Research with Kids lernen Sie, wie Sie besser mit Kindern arbeiten können, indem Sie wichtige Ansätze anwenden, wie z. B. das Verständnis, was Spielen ist, und die ganzheitliche Messung von Erfahrungen aus der kognitiven Perspektive eines Kindes. Wenden Sie für Ihre nächste Produkteinführung strenge Forschungsmethoden und Best Practices an und erweitern Sie Ihr Nutzerverständnis mit User Research with Kids.Was Sie lernen werdenSpiel und bewährte Praktiken in ein Forschungsprojekt mit Kindern als (oder unter den) Teilnehmern einzubringenForschungsprojekte anzugehen, zu planen, vorzubereiten, durchzuführen und zu berichtenWählen Sie die Methode und den Ansatz, der für die Bedürfnisse Ihres Projekts und der Beteiligten am besten geeignet ist.Für wen ist dieses Buch gedacht?Designer, Produzenten, Vermarkter oder Forscher, die Kinder als Zielgruppe haben, oder Studenten.

An expertly reported investigation into Twitter's messy corporate history—including Elon Musk's takeover in 2022, its outsized cultural impact, and its significant role in shaping how the world gets its news. Bloomberg journalist Kurt Wagner takes you inside Twitter's everchanging headquarters, charting its rise from flippant 140-character posts to one of the world's most consequential tech companies. From Jack Dorsey's triumphant return as CEO in 2015 to the rise and fall of @RealDonaldTrump to the contentious $44 billion sale to Elon Musk, Battle for the Bird exposes the messy reality and relentless challenges that come with building a global social network. With enthralling minute-by-minute accounts of Musk's controversial takeover from insider employees, Battle for the Bird exposes the real-world impact of the South African billionaire's new role as owner, and employees'growing horror as Dorsey's idealistic promises (and the “Twitter” name) go up in flames before their eyes. Battle for the Bird is the definite, objective, and substantive account of the fight over the world's most influential social media platform. Now, for the first time—through deeply sourced, exclusive interviews—you will discover how the visionary promises of one iconoclast gave way to the darker, yet-to-be-defined motives of another, upending the virtual status quo and impacting the flow of news and information to the masses.

The purpose of this book is to highlight how current successful Japanese multinational enterprises (MNEs) and companies have changed their business or business models in the past three decades. Japanese MNEs received a lot of attention from academia and industry during the 1980s and the early 1990s, and their factors for success have been compared with those of Western MNEs. Unfortunately, following the collapse of the “bubble economy” in the early 1990s, international business researchers and practitioners'attention has turned away from Japan and its MNEs to emerging markets, notably the rapidly growing China.Japanese MNEs have faced the mature domestic economy and also have had to overcome many new challenges in the twenty-first century, such as rapid aging, depopulation, and response to new technologies. Japanese MNEs and companies today are being forced to respond to new business environments never seen in the past. The prerequisites for business activities have significantly changed from those of former Japanese companies and their management practices. Even in such a difficult situation, however, many Japanese MNEs and emerging companies have achieved steady growth and have succeeded by changing their business models. This book provides the reader with new directions for research and lessons by analyzing the challenges of Japanese multinational enterprises and emerging companies. The redirection of attention is expected to have a positive impact on the field of international business study and practice.

Managing Technology from Laboratory to Marketplace outlines the process of getting innovative research out of the laboratory and into the market, a path which is often fraught with challenges. Many research projects meet their end as they attempt to cross this so-called “valley of death'--the period between the research phase of a project and the point when the new product or process emerging from that research becomes commercialized and enters the market. Firstly, this book aims to better understand how and why projects succeed in entering the market while others falter. Second, it uses these insights to guide researchers to optimize their chances of successfully making that transition, and finding their place in the market. The book primarily uses case studies from the field of advanced materials, but can be used by any researcher making the transition from laboratory to marketplace.

The book provides a holistic insight into design research, a comprehensive and cohesive vision of state-of-the-art knowledge about creating and improving quality products, creativity and innovation. Contributions in this volume serve as the illuminating compass for understanding engineering design research, offering a comprehensive perspective on product development, creativity, innovation, invention, and productivity, providing the historical trajectory of design science and exploring the frontiers of engineering design research. The presented educational projects were deployed across EU universities, providing insights for future design courses.Central to the discussions is the pivotal role of sociotechnical dimensions in engineering design, discussing issues of creativity, quality, human-centric methodologies, and the demands of emerging technologies emphasizing their pivotal role in engineering design success.The text offers a panoramic view of design research's current state and critical themes, providing a comprehensive overview for young researchers. Educators and mentors will deepen their knowledge, while experts will refine their methodologies and tools.

This book proceedings addresses a crucial gap in understanding the impact of technology on Business Model Innovation (BMI). It emphasizes the need for further research to explore the intricate relationship between technology and BMI, focusing on opportunities and challenges. By delving into how technology influences emerging business model innovations and enhances operational efficiency, the publication aims to advance knowledge. Inviting diverse research methods, it sheds light on various ideas within the technology and BMI realm. Tailored for students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers, this book contributes to the evolving field of BMI and technology.

This textbook on research designs provides undergraduate and graduate students with detailed guidance to tackle their research projects. It has been recommended and developed for university courses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The authors offer students relevant research designs in business and management. They show how to overcome the common qualitative and quantitative methods divide. For this purpose, the textbook focuses on the scientific problem-solving process. It emphasizes the importance of an appropriate research design to produce intellectual contributions. The authors describe the most relevant research designs in business and management research. They assess each research design about its suitability to answer specific research questions. The textbook also covers academic writing and provides valuable tips about the whole research process. It not only serves students as a resource to conduct their research projects. Moreover, it is also a helpful reference throughout the entire academic career.

This book proceedings addresses a crucial gap in understanding the impact of technology on Business Model Innovation (BMI). It emphasizes the need for further research to explore the intricate relationship between technology and BMI, focusing on opportunities and challenges. By delving into how technology influences emerging business model innovations and enhances operational efficiency, the publication aims to advance knowledge. Inviting diverse research methods, it sheds light on various ideas within the technology and BMI realm. Tailored for students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers, this book contributes to the evolving field of BMI and technology.

This new edition of International Business examines the impact of globalization on key aspects of the business environment. It offers a comprehensive overview of this phenomenon that is altering corporate strategy fundamentally, critiquing the complexities of globalization and its impact on international business.International Business offers a holistic examination of the processes that influence the evolution of strategy in the modern global economy. It is divided into three sections: impact of globalization: how globalization has driven the processes of regional integration and the emergence of transnational governance structures environmental drivers: how international strategy is shaped and the emergence of internationalized businesses resource issues: how resources can determine success in the global economy or impede firm evolution. Featuring a wealth of new case studies, updated pedagogy and a fresh new design, this new textbook will prove essential reading for all those studying international business.A companion website provides additional material for lecturers and students alike: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415437646.