Internet of things (IoT) is the connection and communication of physical objects (smart devices) over the internet. In this recent age, people’s daily lives are dependent on the internet through their smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, micro-controllers, Smart Tags, computers, laptops, and cars to name a few. This book discusses different ways to create a better IoT network and/or IoT platforms to improve the efficiency and quality of these products and subsequently their users'' lives. In addition, this book provides future research directions in energy, industry, and healthcare, and explores the different applications of IoT and its associated technologies. It provides an overview and explanation of the software architecture, middleware, data processing and data management as well as security, sensors, actuators and algorithms used to create a working IoT platform. The editors then go on to examine IoT networks and platforms as they relate to energy industry including, energy efficiency and management, intelligent energy management, smart energy through blockchain and energy-efficient/aware routing/scheduling challenges and issues. They then explore IoT as it applies to healthcare including biomedical image and signal analysis and disease prediction and diagnosis. Finally the editors examine the prospects and applications of IoT for industry through the concepts of smart industry, including architecture, blockchain, and Industry 4.0. This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and industry professionals working on IoT applications and infrastructure.

Internet of things (IoT) is the connection and communication of physical objects (smart devices) over the internet. In this recent age, people’s daily lives are dependent on the internet through their smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, micro-controllers, Smart Tags, computers, laptops, and cars to name a few. This book discusses different ways to create a better IoT network and/or IoT platforms to improve the efficiency and quality of these products and subsequently their users'' lives. In addition, this book provides future research directions in energy, industry, and healthcare, and explores the different applications of IoT and its associated technologies. It provides an overview and explanation of the software architecture, middleware, data processing and data management as well as security, sensors, actuators and algorithms used to create a working IoT platform. The editors then go on to examine IoT networks and platforms as they relate to energy industry including, energy efficiency and management, intelligent energy management, smart energy through blockchain and energy-efficient/aware routing/scheduling challenges and issues. They then explore IoT as it applies to healthcare including biomedical image and signal analysis and disease prediction and diagnosis. Finally the editors examine the prospects and applications of IoT for industry through the concepts of smart industry, including architecture, blockchain, and Industry 4.0. This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and industry professionals working on IoT applications and infrastructure.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the profound challenges and opportunities presented by deepfake technology across industries, society, and governance. It delves into the multifaceted impacts of synthetic media, examining its potential to reshape corporate trust, economic stability, and public discourse while emphasizing strategies to build resilience and ethical frameworks.

Key themes include the role of intellectual capital in safeguarding corporate reputation, the risks of deepfake fraud in financial markets, and the implications for insurance, banking, and fintech sectors. Through cross-disciplinary analyses, the book unravels the disruptive influence of deepfakes on political affairs, economic policies, and corporate transparency.

Highlighting real-world case studies, it addresses workplace resilience, data-driven decision-making, and the intersection of deepfake technology with marketing innovation and job satisfaction. From social media marketing to public trust and privacy concerns, the book offers actionable insights for navigating the ethical dilemmas posed by synthetic media.

With a focus on collaboration across disciplines, the book equips readers with strategies for mitigating risks, promoting media literacy, and leveraging AI responsibly. Mastering Deepfake Technology is an essential guide for academics, professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand and address the complexities of this emerging frontier.

Indigenous communities globally struggle to preserve their cultural heritage amidst a modern landscape shaped by technological advancement and free market capitalism. In today''s globalized economy, Indigenous knowledge intersects with domains like finance, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), technology, consumer behavior, and the marketing industry.

In Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions: The Challenges and Strategies from Business Lenses, an international group of scholars takes an interdisciplinary approach to deciphering the complexities that arise from the convergence of modern technology and traditional Indigenous knowledge. By integrating disciplines such as finance, technology, consumer behavior, and marketing within the context of Indigenous empowerment, this groundbreaking work pioneers new insights into how these elements can synergize for sustainable development.

Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions serves as a bridge between academia, policymaking, and Indigenous leadership, offering a practical guide for policymakers and professionals seeking to engage with Indigenous communities in meaningful ways.

Indigenous communities globally struggle to preserve their cultural heritage amidst a modern landscape shaped by technological advancement and free market capitalism. In today''s globalized economy, Indigenous knowledge intersects with domains like finance, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), technology, consumer behavior, and the marketing industry.

In Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions: The Challenges and Strategies from Business Lenses, an international group of scholars takes an interdisciplinary approach to deciphering the complexities that arise from the convergence of modern technology and traditional Indigenous knowledge. By integrating disciplines such as finance, technology, consumer behavior, and marketing within the context of Indigenous empowerment, this groundbreaking work pioneers new insights into how these elements can synergize for sustainable development.

Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions serves as a bridge between academia, policymaking, and Indigenous leadership, offering a practical guide for policymakers and professionals seeking to engage with Indigenous communities in meaningful ways.

Environmental concerns are at the forefront of governments, NGOs, businesses and organizations around the world. Green management has prompted questions about existing management research traditions'' profit-oriented structures emphasising the price of economic progress.

Green Management brings together works by specialists from different disciplines and continents to reflect on the nexus between Green Management and its impact on businesses. The chapters examine Green Finance, Green HRM, Green Supply Chain Management, Green Technology and Green Marketing and how they might be used to investigate the effects of Green Business, especially for managers and policymakers.

Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

Environmental concerns are at the forefront of governments, NGOs, businesses and organizations around the world. Green management has prompted questions about existing management research traditions'' profit-oriented structures emphasising the price of economic progress.

Green Management brings together works by specialists from different disciplines and continents to reflect on the nexus between Green Management and its impact on businesses. The chapters examine Green Finance, Green HRM, Green Supply Chain Management, Green Technology and Green Marketing and how they might be used to investigate the effects of Green Business, especially for managers and policymakers.

Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

The proposed book is envisioned for the nascent and entry-level researchers who are interested to work in the field of drug delivery and its applications specifically for macrophage targeting. Macrophages have gained substantial attention as therapeutic targets for drug delivery considering their major role in health and regulation of diseases. Macrophage-targeted therapeutics have now added significant value to the lives and quality of life of patients, without undue adverse effects in multiple disease settings. We anticipate examining and integrating the role of macrophages in the instigation and advancement of various diseases. The major focus of the book is on recent advancements in various targeting strategies using delivery systems or nanocarriers followed by application of these nanocarriers for the treatment of macrophage associated disorders.

This book provides a structured roadmap for managers, researchers, and policymakers to navigate the evolving landscape, offering insights into brand perception, financial decision-making, corporate transparency, and governance. Deepfake technology is reshaping industries, raising critical ethical, managerial, and regulatory challenges. Bringing together interdisciplinary research, it blends statistical analysis, structural equation modeling, and bibliometric approaches to explore real-world applications and mitigation strategies. With case studies spanning hospitality, sports, education, and SMEs, the book equips professionals with tools to detect, manage, and ethically engage with deepfake advancements. An essential resource for academics, business leaders, and policymakers, it fosters informed decision-making in an era of digital deception.

Internet of things (IoT) is the connection and communication of physical objects (smart devices) over the internet. In this recent age, people’s daily lives are dependent on the internet through their smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, micro-controllers, Smart Tags, computers, laptops, and cars to name a few. This book discusses different ways to create a better IoT network and/or IoT platforms to improve the efficiency and quality of these products and subsequently their users'' lives. In addition, this book provides future research directions in energy, industry, and healthcare, and explores the different applications of IoT and its associated technologies. It provides an overview and explanation of the software architecture, middleware, data processing and data management as well as security, sensors, actuators and algorithms used to create a working IoT platform. The editors then go on to examine IoT networks and platforms as they relate to energy industry including, energy efficiency and management, intelligent energy management, smart energy through blockchain and energy-efficient/aware routing/scheduling challenges and issues. They then explore IoT as it applies to healthcare including biomedical image and signal analysis and disease prediction and diagnosis. Finally the editors examine the prospects and applications of IoT for industry through the concepts of smart industry, including architecture, blockchain, and Industry 4.0. This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and industry professionals working on IoT applications and infrastructure.

Internet of things (IoT) is the connection and communication of physical objects (smart devices) over the internet. In this recent age, people’s daily lives are dependent on the internet through their smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, micro-controllers, Smart Tags, computers, laptops, and cars to name a few. This book discusses different ways to create a better IoT network and/or IoT platforms to improve the efficiency and quality of these products and subsequently their users'' lives. In addition, this book provides future research directions in energy, industry, and healthcare, and explores the different applications of IoT and its associated technologies. It provides an overview and explanation of the software architecture, middleware, data processing and data management as well as security, sensors, actuators and algorithms used to create a working IoT platform. The editors then go on to examine IoT networks and platforms as they relate to energy industry including, energy efficiency and management, intelligent energy management, smart energy through blockchain and energy-efficient/aware routing/scheduling challenges and issues. They then explore IoT as it applies to healthcare including biomedical image and signal analysis and disease prediction and diagnosis. Finally the editors examine the prospects and applications of IoT for industry through the concepts of smart industry, including architecture, blockchain, and Industry 4.0. This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and industry professionals working on IoT applications and infrastructure.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the profound challenges and opportunities presented by deepfake technology across industries, society, and governance. It delves into the multifaceted impacts of synthetic media, examining its potential to reshape corporate trust, economic stability, and public discourse while emphasizing strategies to build resilience and ethical frameworks.

Key themes include the role of intellectual capital in safeguarding corporate reputation, the risks of deepfake fraud in financial markets, and the implications for insurance, banking, and fintech sectors. Through cross-disciplinary analyses, the book unravels the disruptive influence of deepfakes on political affairs, economic policies, and corporate transparency.

Highlighting real-world case studies, it addresses workplace resilience, data-driven decision-making, and the intersection of deepfake technology with marketing innovation and job satisfaction. From social media marketing to public trust and privacy concerns, the book offers actionable insights for navigating the ethical dilemmas posed by synthetic media.

With a focus on collaboration across disciplines, the book equips readers with strategies for mitigating risks, promoting media literacy, and leveraging AI responsibly. Mastering Deepfake Technology is an essential guide for academics, professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand and address the complexities of this emerging frontier.

Indigenous communities globally struggle to preserve their cultural heritage amidst a modern landscape shaped by technological advancement and free market capitalism. In today''s globalized economy, Indigenous knowledge intersects with domains like finance, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), technology, consumer behavior, and the marketing industry.

In Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions: The Challenges and Strategies from Business Lenses, an international group of scholars takes an interdisciplinary approach to deciphering the complexities that arise from the convergence of modern technology and traditional Indigenous knowledge. By integrating disciplines such as finance, technology, consumer behavior, and marketing within the context of Indigenous empowerment, this groundbreaking work pioneers new insights into how these elements can synergize for sustainable development.

Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions serves as a bridge between academia, policymaking, and Indigenous leadership, offering a practical guide for policymakers and professionals seeking to engage with Indigenous communities in meaningful ways.

Indigenous communities globally struggle to preserve their cultural heritage amidst a modern landscape shaped by technological advancement and free market capitalism. In today''s globalized economy, Indigenous knowledge intersects with domains like finance, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), technology, consumer behavior, and the marketing industry.

In Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions: The Challenges and Strategies from Business Lenses, an international group of scholars takes an interdisciplinary approach to deciphering the complexities that arise from the convergence of modern technology and traditional Indigenous knowledge. By integrating disciplines such as finance, technology, consumer behavior, and marketing within the context of Indigenous empowerment, this groundbreaking work pioneers new insights into how these elements can synergize for sustainable development.

Indigenous Empowerment through Human-Machine Interactions serves as a bridge between academia, policymaking, and Indigenous leadership, offering a practical guide for policymakers and professionals seeking to engage with Indigenous communities in meaningful ways.

Environmental concerns are at the forefront of governments, NGOs, businesses and organizations around the world. Green management has prompted questions about existing management research traditions'' profit-oriented structures emphasising the price of economic progress.

Green Management brings together works by specialists from different disciplines and continents to reflect on the nexus between Green Management and its impact on businesses. The chapters examine Green Finance, Green HRM, Green Supply Chain Management, Green Technology and Green Marketing and how they might be used to investigate the effects of Green Business, especially for managers and policymakers.

Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

Environmental concerns are at the forefront of governments, NGOs, businesses and organizations around the world. Green management has prompted questions about existing management research traditions'' profit-oriented structures emphasising the price of economic progress.

Green Management brings together works by specialists from different disciplines and continents to reflect on the nexus between Green Management and its impact on businesses. The chapters examine Green Finance, Green HRM, Green Supply Chain Management, Green Technology and Green Marketing and how they might be used to investigate the effects of Green Business, especially for managers and policymakers.

Emerald Studies in Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides a platform for authors to explore, analyse and discuss current and new financial models and theories, and engage with innovative research on an international scale. Subjects of interest may include banking, accounting, auditing, compliance, sustainability, behaviour, management, and business economics.

The proposed book is envisioned for the nascent and entry-level researchers who are interested to work in the field of drug delivery and its applications specifically for macrophage targeting. Macrophages have gained substantial attention as therapeutic targets for drug delivery considering their major role in health and regulation of diseases. Macrophage-targeted therapeutics have now added significant value to the lives and quality of life of patients, without undue adverse effects in multiple disease settings. We anticipate examining and integrating the role of macrophages in the instigation and advancement of various diseases. The major focus of the book is on recent advancements in various targeting strategies using delivery systems or nanocarriers followed by application of these nanocarriers for the treatment of macrophage associated disorders.

This book provides a structured roadmap for managers, researchers, and policymakers to navigate the evolving landscape, offering insights into brand perception, financial decision-making, corporate transparency, and governance. Deepfake technology is reshaping industries, raising critical ethical, managerial, and regulatory challenges. Bringing together interdisciplinary research, it blends statistical analysis, structural equation modeling, and bibliometric approaches to explore real-world applications and mitigation strategies. With case studies spanning hospitality, sports, education, and SMEs, the book equips professionals with tools to detect, manage, and ethically engage with deepfake advancements. An essential resource for academics, business leaders, and policymakers, it fosters informed decision-making in an era of digital deception.