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El debate en torno al sexismo lingüístico ha adquirido una centralidad manifiesta en los últimos años. La construcción de una sociedad igualitaria encuentra en el lenguaje un elemento fundamental para repensar las relaciones entre colectivos. La diversidad de ámbitos en los que ha enraizado la reflexión sobre condicionantes y consecuencias de los usos lingüísticos ha provocado una equivalente producción bibliográfica de estudios en distintas ramas de conocimiento, entre ellas la lingüística. En este libro se reúnen diez aportaciones de especialistas que ofrecen un panorama heterogéneo sobre el sexismo lingüístico en lengua española (en educación, prensa, publicidad…) que permitirá tanto a personas neófitas como avezadas en esta problemática enriquecer su perspectiva sobre　una cuestión que, entre tanta polarización en las posturas que la abordan, concita en todos los enfoques una indiscutible unanimidad: la importancia de observar y actuar en la sociedad a través de la lengua.

To live a healthy life, we need a continuous supply of clean air, water, and other natural resources. But, in the recent past, the environmental conditions have deteriorated significantly due to ongoing development and industrialization. Owing to the increase in the population globally, we cannot avoid the ongoing developmental works. Thus, maintaining a balance between environment and development is the demand of the current time. To achieve this goal, we have to shift towards sustainable development. This conference was intended for works pertaining to mathematical modeling and management of natural resources. It provided a forum for the research community to exchange ideas related to sustainable development.

This book seeks to explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies on the accounting and finance sectors, with a specific focus on how innovations such as artificial intelligence and digital currencies can align with human-centric values like sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ethical governance. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities presented by ‘Era 5.0,'where technological advancements are coupled with societal progress. Featuring cutting-edge research from leading scholars and industry experts, the collection spans a wide array of topics. Readers will find detailed studies on sustainability reporting, corporate governance, and the role of AI in financial processes, alongside examinations of cross-border tax evasion, the integration of education for sustainable development, and the use of geospatial analysis in business decisions. Other key areas of focus include the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), financial inclusion, and the interplay between human capital and corporate performance. This book serves as an essential resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers aiming to understand the rapidly evolving dynamics of accounting and finance in a technologically advanced and socially responsible world. Whether reader's interest lies in innovative financial technologies or the ethical dimensions of corporate behavior, this book provides the insights needed to navigate the future of the field.”

'This book aims to provide its readers with the knowledge and skills needed to make sustainable decisions in the governance of non-profit organizations, and to identify new trends'--

This was the first international conference conducted by NSBM Green University in Sri Lanka under the theme, “Breaking boundaries: pioneering solutions for global challenges”. It focused on a diverse community of scholars, researchers and practitioners from around the globe to explore innovative approaches and breakthroughs in applied research across various disciplines, i.e., computing, engineering, science and technology. It dived into engaging discussions, presentations, and workshops covering a wide array of transformative topics, spanning from cutting-edge advancements in technology and science to impactful solutions addressing pressing societal challenges. It provided a pivotal opportunity for both seasoned experts and budding researchers to convene, fostering the exchange of vital information, cutting-edge research ideas or technology and innovative ideas, forge collaborations and shape the future of applied research.

Outdoor Learning in Higher Education is essential reading for educational developers and academic teachers of all disciplines interested in the theory behind, and benefits of, learning outdoors. Filled with practical case studies and backed by recent research, it provides educators with the tools needed to create an effective yet inclusive learning experience for their students beyond the lecture hall or seminar room.In chapters which offer analysis, discussion of current debates and advice for good practice, the book is structured around five key themes: Theoretical perspectives and research supporting outdoor learning. Health and wellbeing benefits for learners and educators. Tools and techniques for teaching outdoors, including new technology. Examples of effective fieldwork. Crossing educational borders and implementing sustainability and the natural world into the curriculum. This key book covers issues which are relevant across all disciplines in higher education, including: experiential learning, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and incorporating new technology. Outdoor Learning in Higher Education develops perspectives on these and other themes, while encouraging the creation of inspiring and effective learning environments.

The First International Medical Case Reports Conference, 2024(IMED-C) was a pioneering event set to redefine the landscape of medical research and case reporting. This conference was designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals, researchers, and scholars worldwide. What made this edition exceptional was its virtual online format, breaking down geographical barriers and transforming the way medical knowledge is shared. It was a platform where the latest breakthroughs in medical case reports were unveiled, innovative diagnostic strategies and treatment approaches showcased, and visionary ideas were given a voice. It became a central meeting point for professionals and scholars seeking to share experiences and expertise across borders.

This book explores the critical challenges and emerging trends in Information, Communication, and Computing Technology (ICCT). It provides a comprehensive overview of the key issues facing these rapidly evolving fields, from data security and privacy to advancements in artificial intelligence, communication networks, and quantum computing. Through in-depth analysis and expert perspectives, this volume aims to shed light on the complexities of ICCT and offer innovative solutions for researchers, practitioners, and students.Building on its exploration of challenges in ICCT, this book delves into several core areas. These include the development and deployment of secure and efficient communication networks, the ethical implications and technical hurdles of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the promise and complexity of quantum computing. The book also addresses the management of big data, highlighting both its potential and the challenges of ensuring data privacy and security. Additionally, it examines the role of sustainability in computing, advocating for greener technologies and practices. The findings presented in this volume emphasize the need for interdisciplinary approaches and innovative thinking to address these challenges, offering insights that are both practical and forward-looking. This book is intended for a diverse audience that includes researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of Information, Communication, and Computing Technology (ICCT). It is particularly valuable for academics and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of current challenges and emerging trends in these areas. Additionally, policymakers, industry leaders, and technologists will find the book's insights useful for informing decisions and strategies in the development and implementation of advanced technologies. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a newcomer to the field, this book provides valuable perspectives that can enhance your knowledge and contribute to your work in ICCT.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

This book highlights the key competencies and coping mechanisms needed by educational managers in an era of rapid change on a national and international scale. It also posits and discusses how the heads of educational organizations, often classified as leaders, should be re-categorized as managers instead due to their broad range of duties and obligations. Finally, this book also provides a collection of essential tools, mechanisms, and principles for educational managers and practitioners at all levels in education.

Biochar Ecotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment summarizes current accomplishments in biochar ecotechnologies for enhancing agricultural production, encouraging sustainable waste management, and fostering a circular bioeconomy by advancing the pyrolysis process at both large-scale industrial and small-scale-local levels. Chapters in the book synthesize recent breakthroughs in biochar agro-ecotechnologies for increasing agricultural productivity and promoting circular bioeconomy by advancing the pyrolysis process and add mechanisms involved in biochar-fertilizer mediated in-soil biogeochemical cycle and nutrients retention, availability and their losses, soil-microbial responses, emission of greenhouse gases, and plant responses.Finally, this book aims to increase research understanding of nanotechnological breakthroughs in the production of biochar-based slow-release fertilizers, including their Nano characteristics involved in increasing fertilizer usage efficiency and managing chemical losses, for sustainable agriculture and the environment. - Describes the benefits of biochar in uplifting circular bioeconomy through sustainable waste management practices - Discusses cutting-edge approaches for investigating biochar, plant, and environment interactions, including the use of biochar to improve soil fertility, biological functioning, and plant responses - Summarizes nanotechnological breakthroughs in the synthesis and qualities of producing biochar-based slow-release fertilizer via pre and post-pyrolysis changes - Provides a grasp of the Nano characteristics of biochar that are engaged in boosting fertilizer usage efficiency and managing chemical losses

This book provides a multifaceted examination of solid waste management methods, the preparation, properties, and application of solid waste materials in the remediation of various environmental media, as well as the combination of solid waste materials and artificial intelligence.Based on the latest research results and cutting-edge technologies from around the world, the contributors combine the design principles of solid waste materials with application examples, including a complete system, clear routes, and illustrations. They integrate the idea of ecological civilization, the concept of sustainable development, and engineering innovation thinking, providing a reliable reference for resource recycling and contributing to global low-carbon emission.The book is suitable for teachers and students, as well as researchers, industrial technicians, and managers involved in solid waste resources and environmental remediation.

This book highlights the hidden world of microbiomes, viromes, and biofilms on and inside humans. Our bodies have microbiomes, which contain various bacterial communities, and viromes, which contain viruses. These invisible residents are vital to health and sickness. Infections often result from microbiome imbalances. Pathogenic bacteria can outcompete beneficial ones, causing gut dysbiosis and disease. Understanding this interaction allows probiotics to restore balance and fight infections. Microbes have a major impact on the gut-brain axis. Gut bacteria affect mood, behavior, and neurodegenerative illnesses by producing neurotransmitters and influencing brain development. The'diabesity'relationship to microbiome changes underscores its relevance in metabolic illnesses like diabetes and NAFLD. The microbiota can also affect cancer progression. Specific bacterial strains may promote tumor growth or prevent metastasis, enabling microbiome-based cancer treatments. Probiotics—live bacteria—have enormous potential. Beneficial strains can improve intestinal balance, fight infections, and treat diabetes and autoimmune conditions.Fecal transplants or co-sleeping may modify microbial ecosystems and health effects. Microbiomes, viromes, and biofilms are complex, requiring advanced tools. The makeup, function, and interactions of these communities can be characterized using next-generation sequencing (NGS). As NGS technology advances, researchers explore this hidden world, offering a future where microbiome manipulation underpins customized therapy and preventive healthcare. This area has great potential for understanding health, improving well-being, and fighting diseases in innovative ways.

It explores the integration of digital technologies into business models, offering innovative approaches for sustainable growth. This comprehensive guide delves into case studies and strategic frameworks that align digital transformation with environmental and economic sustainability. It presents actionable insights on overcoming challenges, leveraging technology for efficiency, and fostering a competitive edge. Designed for industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, the book provides evidence-based strategies supported by real-world applications, making it an essential resource for those looking to drive meaningful change in today's evolving business landscape.

It focused on the strategies, challenges and choices in the renaissance of modern sports. It brought together scientists, sports persons, decision makers and executives from across the globe to share research approaches, methods and results. It analyzed ways for implementing adaptable and observable improvement which have direct impact on sports.

The Oxford Handbook of George Orwell offers a wide-ranging reconsideration of Orwell's life and work, focusing on the extensive connections between his novels, essays, diaries, columns, letters, and reviews. Accessible to general readers and to established scholars alike, forty-eight chapters written by an international team of Orwell specialists address familiar topics-such as Orwell's journalism, broadcasting, literary criticism, and politics-as well as less well-trodden areas of his output, such as his accounts of stupidity, kindness, and justice, and his connections with contemporaries like Jack Common, Katharine Burdekin, Wyndham Lewis, and Victor Serge. Sections on Orwell's professional activities, his main literary influences, his politics, his intellectual fixations, his literary contemporaries, and his legacies structure the book, which moves thematically and topically through the full scope of his output. The first section looks at how Orwell spent his time as a writer, reader, and broadcaster. Chapters on writers from Shakespeare to the modernists investigate the determinants of Orwell's literary practice. The book then turns to a set of political contexts in which Orwell's writing can be understood. The'Fixations'section covers the familiar, such as Orwell's account of Englishness, and the unfamiliar, such as his account of the absurd. The fifth section relates Orwell to several politically minded contemporaries, tracing connections and differences between their writing. The final section of the Handbook reflects on how Orwell sounds through several literary and socio-political legacies, and includes innovative considerations of feminism, Afrofuturism, and queer speculative fiction.

'Short-term rentals have rapidly transformed the landscape of travel and hospitality, impacting destinations worldwide. As short-term rental companies and mobile applications gain popularity, they offer travelers various accommodations to enhance their experiences while exploring new locations. However, the rise of short-term rentals also brings challenges for communities, including housing affordability concerns, neighborhood dynamics, and local regulations. Destinations must navigate the balance between the economic benefits of increased tourism and preserving the quality of life for residents. Short-Term Rentals and Their Impact on Destinations explores the multifaceted impact of short-term rentals (STRs) on tourism destinations worldwide. It delves into the various dimensions of this phenomenon, examining its economic, social, environmental, and regulatory implications. From the rise of online platforms to the challenges in communities, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the STR landscape and its effects on destination management and sustainability. This book covers topics such as cultural heritage, rural development, and overtourism, and is a useful resource for government officials, policymakers, urban developers, and business professionals.'--

The creation of complex integrated systems is, in itself, complex. It requires immense planning and a large team of people with diverse backgrounds based in dispersed geographical locations (and countries) supposedly working to a coordinated schedule and cost. The systems engineering task is not new, but recent scales most definitely are. The world is now capable of designing and manufacturing systems whose complexity was not considered possible 10 years ago. While many are trained to think in terms of a complete system, where ‘everything'is designed and produced by a single project team, today such systems involve integrating subsystems and components (which are also complex) that have been developed by other project teams. Inevitably, this introduces additional complexities, involving elements out of the direct control of the project, but which are essential to its overall success.In addition to traditional systems engineering topics of hardware and software design, testability, and manufacturability, there are wider issues to be contemplated: project planning; communication language (an issue for international teams); units of measure (imperial vs. metric) used across members of the team; supply chains (pandemics, military action, and natural disasters); legal issues based on place of production and sale; the ethics associated with target use; and the threat of cyberattack. This book is the first attempt to bring many of these issues together to highlight the complexities that need to be considered in modern system design. It is neither exhaustive nor comprehensive, but it gives pointers to the topics for the reader to follow up on in more detail.

Antimicrobial Food Packaging, Second Edition continues to be an essential resource covering all aspects in the development and application of novel antimicrobial films to all types of packaged foods. The book is organized in six parts to include the main backgrounds and frameworks of the topic, types of packaging materials and packaging systems and the migration of packaging elements into food, the most relevant established and emerging technologies for microbial detection in food systems, the development and application of antimicrobial packaging strategies to specific food sectors, and the most promising combinational approaches, also including combinational edible antimicrobial coatings.Useful to a wide audience of researchers, scientists, and students, the new edition brings five new chapters that include the latest information on smart packaging for monitoring food quality, postbiotics in antimicrobial packaging applications, emerging hydrocolloids from food processing waste or novel antimicrobial packaging strategies in dairy products. - Provides basic information on the potential use of antimicrobial agents in food packaging and films and describes the applicability of such techniques to the food industry - Discusses the uses of natural and synthetic compounds for food safety and shelf life extension - Presents information on monitoring microbial activity for the detection of foodborne pathogens using biosensors and other advanced molecular techniques - Offers food safety: good manufacturing practices (GMPs), sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), and hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) - Includes updated research on resistant foodborne pathogens and fungal, bacterial and viral food contamination

Teorias da Administração: Das Origens às Tendências Contemporâneas oferece uma jornada envolvente pelos marcos históricos e pelas inovações que moldaram a Administração ao longo dos séculos. Dos primórdios, passando pela Revolução Industrial, até os impactos da transformação digital, esta obra revela como os princípios da Administração evoluíram em resposta às mudanças sociais, econômicas e tecnológicas. Com uma abordagem clara e didática, o livro explora desde as clássicas contribuições de Taylor e Fayol até as mais recentes tendências, como a liderança colaborativa, a gestão baseada em dados e as práticas de sustentabilidade organizacional. Cada capítulo conecta teoria à prática, destacando sua aplicação nos desafios contemporâneos enfrentados por gestores, líderes e equipes em diversos contextos. Indicado para empreendedores, profissionais em geral, gestores, estudantes e pesquisadores de Administração e áreas correlatas, esta obra é um guia indispensável para quem busca compreender e aplicar os fundamentos e avanços da ciência administrativa. Combinando rigor acadêmico e exemplos reais, Teorias da Administração: Das Origens às Tendências Contemporâneas promove reflexões que capacitam os leitores a atuarem estrategicamente em um mundo em constante transformação.

Environmental Remediation in Agri-Food Industry Using Nanotechnology and Sustainable Strategies presents remediation practices to remove environmental pollutants caused by food manufacturing processes. The book explores AOPs, BiOX photocatalysts, perovskite materials, Zirconium oxide-based nanocomposites, and heterostructured semiconductor nanomaterials. It looks at environmental pollutants from the meat industry, fish production, horticulture, grains and other food manufacturing, and explores remediation of soil, water, and air. Contributors represent expertise from backgrounds in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, environmental chemistry, green technologies, analytical and physical chemistry, and agricultural and food science, providing a multidisciplinary approach for use in industry and public policy toward solving food security and environmental issues. - Includes environmental remediation of water, soil, and air as natural resources, along with state-of- the-art techniques and technologies - Focuses on nanotechnology and the agri-food sector - Enables new opportunities and perspectives for environmental remediation of pollutants in water, soil, and air systems at industrial scales

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Symposium on Software Fault Prevention, Verification, and Validation, SFPVV 2024, held in Hiroshima, Japan, during December 2–3, 2024. The 18 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. This SFPVV 2024 symposium encourages the exchange of ideas and discussion on how formal methods, testing-based techniques, AI-driven approaches, and their combinations can be explored, established, and refined to achieve the goals of software fault preven tion, verification, and validation.

This open access book directs its attention to a desire for inter- and transdisciplinary, reciprocal collaborations in studies concerning young children. It focuses on the possibilities and obstacles in collaborative forms of inquiry involving those stakeholders and actors whom the research concerns, specifically the participating children. The backdrop of the discussions and theoretical investigations is the inter- and transdisciplinary project Enhancing Children's Attention. Within the framework of an evidence-based intervention, this project performed multiple qualitative forms of inquiry, including emergent forms of collaborations with children. The book provides a discussion on how young children's development, learning, and lives are understood in the developmental sciences, and in the humanities and social sciences. It specifically addresses scholars interested in postdevelopmental, posthumanist, new materialist, and postqualitative approaches. The book proposes a displaced form of postdevelompentalism for future collaborative forms of inquiry with a focus on multiple forms of knowledge and knowing.

Handbook of Vegetable Processing Waste: Chemistry, Processing Technology, and Utilization serves as an essential resource for food scientists, environmental engineers, and industry professionals. This comprehensive book explores innovative and sustainable approaches in managing vegetable processing waste and transforming it into valuable resources. The book addresses chemistry, processing technology, and valorization of residues generated during vegetable processing. It provides an overview of the recovery of bioactive components from the vegetable processing waste and their utilization in the development of functional food.Key features: Provides comprehensive information about the chemistry of waste generated during vegetable processing Provides in-depth information about the bioactive and nutraceutical potential of residues obtained during processing of vegetables Provides insight into technologies which can be used for extraction of biofunctional compounds from vegetable-based processing waste Highlights valorization of vegetable processing waste in fabrication of novel functional foods