“…This volume, emerging in the aftermath of a conference and workshop on science and technology in the region, presents contributions from a range of experts from the Middle East, Europe, and the world to provide fresh new insights and perspectives on the challenges and prospects for regional development in the changing global context of our time. The authors explore such topics as: the role of information and communication technologies; mindset change in support of investment in intangible assets and risk-taking; how to approach cultural issues, institutions and governance; collaborations with other regions, and; benchmarking performance while drawing lessons of relevance for the special local context. …”

“…La Promocion de la Salud mantiene su vigencia como paradigma de salud y mo-vimiento global y regional que contribuye al desarrollo humano y social. …”

“…As more organizations use cloud computing and cloud providers for data operations, the need for proper security in these and other potentially vulnerable areas has become a global priority for organizations of all sizes. Research efforts from academia and industry, as conducted and reported by experts in all aspects of security related to cloud computing, are gathered within one reference guide. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…The place/link duality and the noosphere (global network of consciousness) -- 2.2.3. The place/link duality and the biosphere -- 2.3. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…1 Background: Theory and Project -- 1.1 Sustainable Communication in the Sciences -- 1.2 Theoretical and Conceptual Considerations for the Design of Communication Processes -- 1.3 Knowledge Management in the Sustainable Land Management Program as a Challenge for External Communication -- 2 Approach and Methodology -- 2.1 Data Collection -- 2.2 Evaluation Method -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Practitioners and Civil Society as Target Groups of External Knowledge Communication -- 3.2 Effects and Interactions of Factors Influencing External Knowledge Communication -- 3.3 Selecting a Suitable Means of Communication -- 3.4 Selecting and Preparing the Communications Content -- 3.5 Addressing the Attitude of Stakeholders -- 4 Conclusions -- 4.1 Background and Communicative Tasks -- 4.2 Definition of Communication Objectives -- 4.3 Definition of Target Groups -- 4.4 Formulating Messages -- 4.5 Definition of Communication Strategies -- 4.6 Activity Planning and Scheduling ("Concerted Activity") -- 4.7 Limitations of the Study -- 4.8 Lessons Learned -- References -- Researching Scientific Structures via Joint Authorships-The Case of Virtual 3D Modelling in the Humanities -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Defining Disciplines -- 1.2 Defining Cross-Disciplinarity -- 2 The Case of Virtual 3D Modelling in the Humanities -- 2.1 Field of Research -- 2.2 Data Sample -- 2.3 Scientific Approach: Analysis of Scientific Authorship Relations -- 3 Findings -- 3.1 Indication 1: Cooperative Authorship -- 3.2 Indication 2: Lotka Coefficient -- 3.3 Indication 3: Key Players -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Visions of a Future Research Workplace Arising from Recent Foresight Exercises -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Integration of Future Research Tools in Global Expert Systems -- 3 Results of the Delphi Survey on e-Science Tools and Factors -- 3.1 Delphi Survey Background and Scope…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…8 Building a supportive regulatory environment for women entrepreneurs -- Supporting women's entrepreneurship through the regulatory environment -- The role of public policy -- Lessons from the policy cases -- References -- Kenya -- Background -- Policy issue: Access to social protection -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References -- Note -- Pakistan -- Background -- Policy issue: Weak regulatory institutions -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References -- Notes -- Sri Lanka -- Background -- Policy issue: Regulatory environment and access to entrepreneurship support -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References -- Note -- Annex A. About Global WEP…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Foreword -- Abbreviations and acronyms -- Executive summary -- 1 Monitoring the implementation of the AEOI Standard -- The AEOI commitment process -- Monitoring the timeliness of delivery -- Delivery of the commitments -- Jurisdictions yet to commence exchanges as committed to -- Commitments to commence exchanges in the future -- Peer reviews of the quality of implementation -- Note -- 2 Peer reviews of the AEOI Standard's implementation -- Global Forum AEOI peer reviews: covering all relevant areas -- Peer reviews of the AEOI legal frameworks -- What is reviewed -- How it is reviewed -- Peer reviews in relation to Core Requirement 1 -- Peer reviews in relation to Core Requirement 2 -- Initial peer reviews of the effectiveness in practice of AEOI implementation -- What is reviewed -- How it is reviewed -- Peer reviews in relation to Core Requirement 1 -- Peer reviews in relation to Core Requirement 2 -- Drawing conclusions and publishing the results -- Determinations on the AEOI legal frameworks -- Ratings following the initial reviews of effectiveness in practice -- Overall findings of the review processes -- With respect to the AEOI legal frameworks, compliance is high and improving -- The results -- Common issues identified -- With respect to the effectiveness in practice of AEOI, the situation is generally progressing in line with expectations, but it must remain a key area of focus -- The results -- Common issues identified -- Jurisdiction-specific conclusions -- Next steps -- Notes -- 3 Jurisdiction-specific reports -- Andorra -- Overall findings -- AEOI legal framework -- Effectiveness of AEOI in practice -- General context -- Findings and conclusions on the legal frameworks…”

“…Under the Action 13 Minimum Standard, jurisdictions have committed to foster tax transparency by requesting the largest multinational enterprise groups (MNE Groups) to provide the global allocation of their income, taxes and other indicators of the location of economic activity…”

“…How are these trends affecting the global interaction of economies, in trade and investment as well as science and technology? …”

“…SDR is viewed as an enabler of global roaming and as a unique platform for the rapid introduction of new services into existing live networks. …”

“…In a complex world where geopolitics and the new concept of information warfare are becoming increasingly important, it becomes imperative to better apprehend and understand our environment, in order to develop critical thinking that will reinforce the different global aspects of security in economic intelligence…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Author -- Introduction -- Why You Should Read this Book -- As a People Manager, You're Expected to Coach Others -- You Have Nagging People and Business Issues -- You Want to Become a Guide for Others -- You Need People to Learn Faster and Systematically -- A Coaching Skillset and Mindset -- Coaching Mindset #1: Developing Others Means Developing Oneself -- Coaching Mindset #2: Cultivating Curiosity about Others -- Coaching Mindset #3: Resistance is the Answer, Not the Problem -- A Global Perspective and Approach -- Does this Method Work? …”

“…Packed with inspiring stories of how some of Australia's most successful online entrepreneurs built their businesses, these internet mavericks will reveal the secrets of their success and provide valuable insights into how anyone with a hobby, passion, or innovative business idea can take advantage of the vast opportunities that a global market now offers. Whether you want to build an online business from scratch or amplify your existing online presence, these hard-hitting interviews will give you the practical tools, tips, and strategies you need to fast-track your business idea and take it from concept to completion. …”

“…"Deliver increased value by embedding quality into internal audit activitiesInternal Audit Quality: Developing a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to better practice internal auditing. Written by a global expert in audit quality, this guide is the first to provide complete coverage of the elements that comprise an effective internal audit quality assurance and improvement program. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Function Called As Statements -- Chapter 12: Lookup Tables -- Table Data Structure -- Jagged Array Grids -- Preparing Table Data -- Lookup Table Function -- Input Variables and Data Source -- Control String -- Chapter 13: Small-Signal Functions -- AC Analysis -- AC Stimulus Function -- Noise Analysis -- White Noise Function -- Flicker Noise Function -- Look-Up Table Noise Functions -- Correlated Noise Sources -- Chapter 14: Filters -- Time-Domain Filters -- Absolute Delay Filter -- Transition Filter -- Slew Filter -- Frequency-Domain Filters -- Laplace Transform Filters -- Zero-Pole Filter -- Zero-Denominator Filter -- Numerator-Pole Filter -- Numerator-Denominator Filter -- The Z-Transform Filters -- Zero-Pole Filter -- Zero-Denominator Filter -- Numerator-Pole Filter -- Numerator-Denominator Filter -- Chapter 15: Events -- Event Control Statements -- Global Event Functions -- Monitored Event Functions -- Cross Function -- Last Crossing Function -- Above Function -- Timer Function -- Chapter 16: Runtime Support -- Elaboration Queries -- Port Connections -- Parameter Overrides -- Simulation Queries -- Analysis Type -- Kernel Parameters -- Dynamic Probing -- Solver Support -- Announcing Discontinuity -- Bounding Time Step -- Limiting Iteration Steps -- Simulation Control -- Announcing Severity -- Terminating Simulation -- Chapter 17: Input and Output -- File Management -- Opening Files -- File Positioning -- Error Status -- Detecting End-of-File -- Flushing Output -- Closing Files -- Reading Data -- Reading a Line from a File -- Reading Formatted Data -- Displaying and Writing Data -- Text Output -- File Output -- Writing Data to a String -- Escape Sequences -- Chapter 18: Generative Programming -- Generate Blocks -- Generate Statements -- Generate Regions -- Conditional Generation -- Looping Generation -- Hierarchy Scope and Names…”

“…Governments and education policy makers are increasingly concerned with equity and inclusion in education due to several major global trends such as demographic shifts, migration and refugee crises, rising inequalities, and climate change. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Figures, Tables, and Exhibits -- The Contributors -- The Editor -- Introduction to the Fourth Edition -- Part One The Context and Institutional Setting of the Nonprofit Sector -- Chapter 1 Historical Perspectives on Nonprofit Organizations in the United States -- Associations in Early America -- Voluntary Associations in the New Republic, 1780-1830 -- Nation Building, 1860-1920 -- New Charitable Vehicles, 1890-1930 -- Big Government, the Nonprofit Sector, and the Transformation of Public Life, 1930-1980 -- The Conservative Revolution and the Nonprofit Sector, 1980-2000 -- The New Century and the Transformation of Philanthropy -- The Nonprofit Sector and the Global Challenge -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 The Legal Framework of the Nonprofit Sector in the United States -- Nonprofit Organizations -- Tax-Exempt Organizations -- Categories of Tax-Exempt Organizations -- Tax-Exempt Organizations Law Basics -- Public Charities and Private Foundations -- Governance -- Developments in Nonprofit Governance -- Unrelated Business Rules -- Subsidiaries -- Joint Ventures -- Other Aspects of Law of Exempt Organizations -- Organization of IRS -- Reference Resources -- Chapter 3 The Changing Context of Nonprofit Management in the United States -- Introduction -- The Nonprofit Sector in America -- Big Questions for Nonprofit Leaders -- Challenges and Opportunities for the Future -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Chapter 4 The Many Faces of Nonprofit Accountability -- Accountability to Whom? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Front Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Abbreviations -- Notes on Contributors -- Part 1 Introducing the Thematic Volume: Key Findings and Recommendations -- Chapter 1 Curbing Illicit Financial Flows in Commodity Trade and Beyond -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Why Trade-Related IFF s Matter -- 3 Policy Context and Scholarly Debate -- 3.1 Global Tax Governance Reform -- 3.2 Assessing Trade Mispricing -- 4 'Curbing IFF s in Commodity Trade': Research Project Set-Up and Findings -- 4.1 Analytical Frameworks -- 4.2 Specific Findings and Policy Recommendations for Home and Host States -- 4.2.1 Recommendations for Host States -- 4.2.2 Recommendations for Home States -- 4.3 Implications for Future Research -- 5 Introducing the Thematic Volume -- 6 Concluding Reflections -- References -- Part 2 Definition, Measurement, and Drivers of Trade-Related IFFs -- Chapter 2 Measuring Illicit Financial Flows: New Data and Methods -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Evolving IFF Definitions -- 3 New Data and Methods -- 3.1 Trade-Based IFF s -- 3.2 Profit Shifting -- 3.3 Offshore Wealth -- 4 Concluding Remarks: Policies to Measure and Reduce IFFs -- References -- Chapter 3 Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows in Southeast Asia: Evidence from Extractive and Agricultural Commodities in Laos -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Trade Mispricing Values in ASEAN -- 3 Laws and Regulatory Frameworks Combating IFFs in ASEAN -- 3.1 The General Legal Environment for Addressing Trade-Related IFF s in ASEAN -- 3.2 The Implementation of Transfer Pricing Rules in ASEAN -- 4 Production of Extractive and Agricultural Commodities in Lao PDR: Measuring Export Mispricing -- 4.1 The Extractive and Agricultural Sectors -- 4.1.1 Gold and Copper -- 4.1.2 Rubber and Coffee -- 4.2 Measuring Export Mispricing in Lao PDR…”