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Item Environmental and Social Impact on Resource Management and Consumer Behaviour(Elite Publishing House, 2024) Kainat Akhtar Usmani; Minhaj Akhtar UsmaniResource management is the process of planning, scheduling, forecasting, and optimizing the entire resource lifecycle for successful project delivery. It involves managing resources such as people, equipment, materials, facilities, etc., to ensure they are utilized optimally and aligned with organizational objectives. Resource management is important for business profitability and sustainability as it minimizes project resource costs, enhances billable resource utilization, bridges capacity vs. demand gap proactively, leverages scarce resources effectively in a matrix organization, and creates the best resource plan using what-if analysis. It also improves the organization’s resource health index by monitoring key resource KPIs such as capacity, availability, demand, utilization, etc. The goal of resource management is to fulfill project requirements and ensure productive utilization of every resource across the organization. It helps build a future-ready workforce, improve business profitability, and beat market volatility. The chapter explores how environmental concerns and societal values shape the way resources are utilized and consumer choices are made.Item Climate Smart Crops, Plant based Nutrition and Nutritional Security(Elite Publishing House, 2024) Kainat Akhtar UsmaniClimate change, with its unpredictable weather patterns and environmental shifts, poses a significant threat to global food systems. This chapter explores the intricate relationship between climate-smart crops, plant-based nutrition, and the overarching goal of achieving nutritional security. This chapter aims to elucidate the principles of climate-smart agriculture, delve into the nutritional benefits of plant-based diets, and underscore the crucial role these elements play in ensuring nutritional security for populations worldwide.Item Life Span Development: A Journey through human growth and change(Elite Publishing House, 2024) Kainat Akhtar UsmaniLife Span Development is a dynamic and multifaceted field that explores the profound transformations individuals undergo from infancy to late adulthood. This abstract provides an overview of the comprehensive chapter, “Life Span Development: A Journey Through Human Growth and Change,” which delves into the intricate processes of human development across the lifespan. The preparation employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from psychology, sociology, biology, and neuroscience, to offer a holistic understanding of how human beings evolve physically, cognitively, and emotionally. It emphasizes thecritical role of environmental, genetic, and societal factors in shaping an individual’s life trajectory. The chapter discusses key developmental milestones, including early attachment, language acquisition, identity formation, and the challenges and opportunities presented at different life stages. It also addresses the impact of cultural diversity and the significance of social relationships in influencing development. Moreover, the chapter summarises the theories and methodologies that guide life span development research, shedding light on how these paradigms have evolved over time. It also highlights the practical applications of this knowledge in areas such as education, healthcare, and policy-making. In conclusion, “Life Span Development: A Journey Through Human Growth and Change” encapsulates the intricate, interconnected processes that define human development, offering invaluable insights for researchers, educators, and practitioners seeking to better understand and support individuals at every stage of their lives.Item Cyber Threat Migration: Perpetuating in the Healthcare Sector and Agriculture and Food Industries(IGI Global, 2023) Kainat Akhtar UsmaniGlobalization,’ ‘industrialization,’ ‘cyber connectivity,’ ‘digitalization,’ and ‘e-commerce’ are not fantasy words in today’s era. They all amalgamated towards the growth and development of every sector in the country. But as on other side of the coin, cyber security is on the verge of serious threats in digital world. The danger posed by cyber security threats in today’s world cannot be understated. The health sector, agriculture, and food and beverage industries are no exemptions. As they all are inter-related, they manage an array of assets, including infrastructure, applications, managed and unmanaged endpoints, mobile devices, and cloud services, all of which can be attacked. Information and cyber security are trending topics. As the security risk is scooping high, different organizations should take steps forward to protect themselves. This chapter focuses on the frightening hikes in incidences of cyber-attacks, and also focuses on major cyber security approaches to minimize the risk of cyber breaches and making these industries flourish like never before.Item Talent Management and Employee Management(SRI BHARANI PUBLICATION, 2024) Kainat Akhtar Usmani