Taylor & Francis Proceedings in Social Sciences – serie

The interdisciplinary conference examines the profound historical roots and expansive potential of computation and artificial intelligence. Bridging ancient mathematical traditions—like India’s Sulva Sutras and the ideas of Pythagoras—with today’s cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence, this event reimagines history as a dynamic, living discipline of technological and philosophical evolution. This conference segment traces the profound legacy of ancient Indian mathematical traditions—from the geometrical precision of the Sulva Sutras (circa 800 BCE), used to construct fire altars with mathematical accuracy, to the poetic problem-solving elegance of Leelavati by Bhaskaracharya in the 12th century. This conference stands out by merging historical scholarship, computing innovation, and ethical foresight. It uniquely frames technology not as a disruption but as a civilizational lens—one that shapes identity, culture, and the future of societies, especially in contexts like India, where tradition and innovation intertwine. It is intended for scholars, technologists, educators, policy thinkers, and artists to reflect, question, and co-create benchmarks for a future where AI supports the human spirit.

This volume presents the proceedings of the first International Olympic Research Conference held in India, organized by the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, from January 27-30, 2025. The conference brought together international and national scholars, researchers, Olympians, and practitioners to advance Olympic scholarship and address contemporary challenges facing the Olympic movement. This inaugural edition represents a deliberate effort to stimulate scholarly work and research that extends beyond athletic performance, focusing instead on the broader ecosystem of stakeholders, infrastructure, governance, and strategic planning essential for preparing India to host future mega sporting events, particularly the proposed 2036 Olympic Games.The book encompasses research across four thematic areas that define current Olympic discourse. The first theme examines Olympic host city selection, legacy planning, and urban transformation, with case studies on how cities leverage mega sporting events for sustainable development. The second theme explores economic strategies and technological innovation, presenting financial models, digital infrastructure requirements, and smart venue management approaches. The third theme addresses sustainability and environmental responsibility through green infrastructure designs, climate mitigation strategies, and practical applications of Olympic Agenda 2020+5. The fourth theme investigates governance, equity, and inclusion, offering frameworks for ethical administration, gender parity, and accessible sports programs.This strategic initiative strengthens India's position in the global Olympic movement through academic excellence and cross-cultural dialogue, making it distinctly valuable for both established researchers and early-career scholars interested in Olympic studies, particularly as India aspires to host mega sporting events and the Olympics in 2036.

The book critically examines how visual culture, journalism, digital platforms, advertising, and storytelling shape public perception, social identities, political awareness, and cultural experiences across local and global contexts.The book presents a diverse collection of scholarly studies that analyse contemporary issues in media and communication through critical, cultural, and technological perspectives. It includes discussions on cinematic representation, identity politics, visual symbolism, gender sensitivity, disability discourse, minority visibility, and digital culture. It investigates the role of films, advertisements, and news media in constructing social meanings and influencing audience behaviour, while others examine technological dependency, digital inequality, machine learning applications in journalism, and inclusive design practices in UI/UX. The volume also explores regional and global cultural narratives through studies on anime fandom, environmental justice movements, festival marketing, and diaspora representation. Combining theoretical frameworks with case-study-based analysis, the book demonstrates how media and communication practices continue to evolve alongside technological advancement, social transformation, and shifting cultural identities in the contemporary world.This book is intended for researchers, academicians, postgraduate students, media professionals, and scholars in communication, journalism, film studies, cultural studies, advertising, literature, and digital media studies. It is especially valuable for readers interested in interdisciplinary approaches to media, identity, technology, and contemporary socio-cultural transformations.

The interdisciplinary conference examines the profound historical roots and expansive potential of computation and artificial intelligence. Bridging ancient mathematical traditions—like India’s Sulva Sutras and the ideas of Pythagoras—with today’s cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence, this event reimagines history as a dynamic, living discipline of technological and philosophical evolution. This conference segment traces the profound legacy of ancient Indian mathematical traditions—from the geometrical precision of the Sulva Sutras (circa 800 BCE), used to construct fire altars with mathematical accuracy, to the poetic problem-solving elegance of Leelavati by Bhaskaracharya in the 12th century. This conference stands out by merging historical scholarship, computing innovation, and ethical foresight. It uniquely frames technology not as a disruption but as a civilizational lens—one that shapes identity, culture, and the future of societies, especially in contexts like India, where tradition and innovation intertwine. It is intended for scholars, technologists, educators, policy thinkers, and artists to reflect, question, and co-create benchmarks for a future where AI supports the human spirit.

The book critically examines how visual culture, journalism, digital platforms, advertising, and storytelling shape public perception, social identities, political awareness, and cultural experiences across local and global contexts.The book presents a diverse collection of scholarly studies that analyse contemporary issues in media and communication through critical, cultural, and technological perspectives. It includes discussions on cinematic representation, identity politics, visual symbolism, gender sensitivity, disability discourse, minority visibility, and digital culture. It investigates the role of films, advertisements, and news media in constructing social meanings and influencing audience behaviour, while others examine technological dependency, digital inequality, machine learning applications in journalism, and inclusive design practices in UI/UX. The volume also explores regional and global cultural narratives through studies on anime fandom, environmental justice movements, festival marketing, and diaspora representation. Combining theoretical frameworks with case-study-based analysis, the book demonstrates how media and communication practices continue to evolve alongside technological advancement, social transformation, and shifting cultural identities in the contemporary world.This book is intended for researchers, academicians, postgraduate students, media professionals, and scholars in communication, journalism, film studies, cultural studies, advertising, literature, and digital media studies. It is especially valuable for readers interested in interdisciplinary approaches to media, identity, technology, and contemporary socio-cultural transformations.

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations in Architecture, Design, Business, Society, Language and Literature, organized by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. It brings together diverse scholarly contributions that explore emerging trends, novel ideas, and interdisciplinary approaches across these fields.The volume focuses on Business, Language and Social Sciences which serves as a platform for knowledge exchange among researchers, academicians, industry professionals and entrepreneurs, highlighting innovative research and practical insights that address contemporary global challenges. The volume encompasses a wide range of thematic areas, including sustainable practices, user-centered design innovations, evolving business models and the socio-cultural dynamics shaping contemporary societies. The book highlights key findings such as the integration of technology in design processes, the growing importance of sustainability and ethics in business decision-making and the influence of interdisciplinary research in addressing complex societal challenges. This volume is intended for postgraduate students, researchers and academicians across business, commerce, social sciences and humanities. It also serves industry professionals and entrepreneurs seeking innovative, research-driven insights. Policymakers and practitioners interested in interdisciplinary approaches and contemporary global challenges will find the book particularly valuable.

This volume presents the proceedings of the first International Olympic Research Conference held in India, organized by the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, from January 27-30, 2025. The conference brought together international and national scholars, researchers, Olympians, and practitioners to advance Olympic scholarship and address contemporary challenges facing the Olympic movement. This inaugural edition represents a deliberate effort to stimulate scholarly work and research that extends beyond athletic performance, focusing instead on the broader ecosystem of stakeholders, infrastructure, governance, and strategic planning essential for preparing India to host future mega sporting events, particularly the proposed 2036 Olympic Games.The book encompasses research across four thematic areas that define current Olympic discourse. The first theme examines Olympic host city selection, legacy planning, and urban transformation, with case studies on how cities leverage mega sporting events for sustainable development. The second theme explores economic strategies and technological innovation, presenting financial models, digital infrastructure requirements, and smart venue management approaches. The third theme addresses sustainability and environmental responsibility through green infrastructure designs, climate mitigation strategies, and practical applications of Olympic Agenda 2020+5. The fourth theme investigates governance, equity, and inclusion, offering frameworks for ethical administration, gender parity, and accessible sports programs.This strategic initiative strengthens India's position in the global Olympic movement through academic excellence and cross-cultural dialogue, making it distinctly valuable for both established researchers and early-career scholars interested in Olympic studies, particularly as India aspires to host mega sporting events and the Olympics in 2036.