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This volume brings together emerging research on migration with a focus on multiple crises, new technologies, and social policies. Most of the chapters are written by PhD students or postdocs who took part in the 25th International Metropolis Conference Berlin 2022 (IMCB22). The book presents in three sections orginal work on: digitalization and mobile worlds of work; on social policies for Migrants and Refugees; on multiple crisis and the future of migration. Dieser Sammelband bündelt wissenschaftliche Forschung zu Migration mit einem Fokus auf den Auswirkungen multipler Krisen sowie neuer Technologien auf Sozialpolitiken. Ein Großteil der Beiträge stammt von Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen, die ihre Projekte während der internationalen Metropoliskonferenz 2022 in Berlin vorgestellt haben (IMCB22). Präsentiert werden ausschließlich Originalbeiträge zu den Themen Digitalisierung und zunehmend mobilen Arbeitswelten, zu Sozialpolitiken im Kontext von Migration und Flucht sowie zu den Auswirkungen multipler globaler Krisen auf Migrationsdynamiken.

It is the analysis of the physical and cultural aspects of the city. It examines the influences of the physical features and the historical events as well as the centripetal and centrifugal forces, in shaping the city morphology. The present life and functions and the Regional relations are analysed for suggesting remedies for the removal of the problems and the healthy urban development. Here the role of geographer in planning the healthy urban development is evident by pointing out the shortcomings of the official master plan.

Essentials of Engineering Chemistry serves as an indispensable guide that navigates the intricate intersection of chemistry within the realm of engineering. Authored with precision and expertise, the book encapsulates the fundamental principles of chemistry and their profound applications in diverse engineering disciplines. With a comprehensive approach, the book delves into the essential concepts of chemistry, ranging from atomic structure and chemical bonding to thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. It adeptly elucidates the intricate relationship between chemical processes and engineering applications, equipping readers with a solid foundation to comprehend and harness the chemical phenomena that underlie engineering marvels. The authors, recognized authorities in the fields of chemistry and engineering, intricately weave theoretical knowledge with real-world instances. This synthesis bridges the gap between academic learning and practical implementation, rendering the book an invaluable resource for both students and professionals. By seamlessly integrating theory, practical examples, and exercises, Essentials of Engineering Chemistry cultivates a holistic understanding of how chemistry plays an indispensable role in solving complex engineering challenges. Whether one is a novice embarking on the journey of engineering education or an experienced practitioner seeking to revisit the core principles of chemistry, this book provides an accessible and engaging pathway. It not only imparts knowledge but also instills a deep appreciation for the profound impacts of chemistry on the multifaceted landscape of engineering.

Pollution might be air, soil, or water. Pollution may cause heart and lung disorders, neurological issues, birth abnormalities, and malignancies. Recycle, reuse, composting, and treatment of industrial wastewater are excellent ways to reduce environmental damage. Detailed explanations of environmental pollution's sources, impacts, and control strategies are presented. This novel will appeal to many readers. This book covers chemical and radioactive contamination broadly. The book covers pollution sources, environmental behaviour, consequences on humans and non-humans, and control methods and techniques. Chemical pollutants of fresh and saltwater water ecosystems, wastewater as well as its treatment, toxics, air pollution, control of pollutants, soil pollution, solid waste disposal, pollution prevention, environmental radioactive materials, health impact of environmental chemical compounds, and effective pollution management are all discussed. This book is great for those who are eager to expand their knowledge. Students and researchers in geotechnical engineering, preservation, environmental studies, habitat management, and wildlife conservation would do well to read this book.

Analytical chemistry refers to the study of substance's structure and constituents. Thus, it refers to the mathematical method and art of identifying and quantifying matter. The study of analytical chemistry serves as a difficult area that advances several scientific disciplines. It offers a strategy for addressing chemical issues, not only a set of analytical tools and a grasp of equilibrium chemicals. Analytical chemistry represents a subfield of chemistry concerned with the study of chemical analysis. Qualitative analysis refers to the process of identifying the components of the mixture and substance, whereas quantitative analysis focuses on the concentration of those components. The assay technique is another name for this. Quantitative analysis encompasses many different techniques, including volumetric evaluation, gravimetric evaluation, electrochemical techniques, and chromatographic techniques, along with biological approaches. This book comprises of topics like sampling, Pre-treatment of samples, Basic tools of Analytical chemistry, Errors, Central tendency measurements, Measurement of uncertainty, Concentration, Introduction of Basic Equipment for measuring the mass and volume, Chromatography, Theory of critical state of matter and supercritical state etc.

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economy and development of Pakistan providing food to consumers, raw materials to industries, and a market for industrial goods. Unfortunately, agricultural production is stagnant due to several barriers including a fixed cropping pattern, reliance on a few major crops, a narrow genetic pool, poor seed quality, and a changing climate. In addition, the high cost of production, weak phytosanitary compliance mechanisms, and a lack of cold chain facilities makes Pakistan agriculturally uncompetitive in export markets. Despite all these issues, agriculture is the primary industry in Pakistan and small farmers continue to dominate the business. Small farmers grow crops for subsistence under a fixed cropping pattern and a holistic approach is required to develop agriculture to improve the livelihoods of the rural populace. This book presents an exhaustive look at agriculture in Pakistan. Chapters provide critical analyses of present trends, inadequacies in agriculture, strategic planning, improvement programs and policies while keeping in view the natural resources, plant- and animal-related agricultural production technologies, input supplies, population planning, migration and poverty, and balanced policies on finance, credit, marketing, and trade.

In nineteenth-century Punjab, a cultural tug-of-war ensued as both Sufi mystics and British officials aimed to engage the local artisans as a means of realizing their ideological ambitions. When it came to influence and impact, the Sufi shrines had a huge advantage over the colonial art institutions, such as the Mayo School of Arts in Lahore. The mystically-inspired shrines, built as a statement of Muslim ruling ambitions, were better suited to the task of appealing to local art traditions. By contrast the colonial institutions, rooted in the Positivist Romanticism of the Victorian West, found assimilation to be more of a challenge. In questioning their relative success and failures at influencing local culture, the book explores the extent to which political control translates into cultural influence. Folktales, Sufi shrines, colonial architecture, institutional education methods and museum exhibitions all provide a wealth of sources for revealing the complex dynamic between the Punjabi artisans, the Sufi community and the colonial British. In this unique look at a little-explored aspect of India's history, Hussain Ahmad Khan explores this evidence in order to illuminate this web of cultural influences. Examining the Sufi-artisan relationship within the various contexts of political revolt, the decline of the Mughals and the struggle of the Sufis to establish an Islamic state, this book argues that Sufi shrines were initially constructed with the aim of affirming a distinct 'Muslim' identity. At the same time, art institutions established by colonial officials attempted to promote eclectic architecture representing the 'British Indian empire', as well as to revive the pre-colonial traditions with which they had previously seemed out of touch. This important book sheds new light on the dynamics of power and culture in the British Empire.

An examination of the collaboration between Egyptian and Indian nationalists against the British Empire, this book argues that the basis for Third World or Non-Aligned Movement was formed long before the Cold War.

Peaceful legal and political ‘changing of the guards’ is taken for granted in developed democracies, but is not evident everywhere. As a relatively new democracy, marred by long periods of military rule, Bangladesh has been encountering serious problems because of a prevailing culture of mistrust, weak governance institutions, constant election manipulation and a peculiar socio-political history, which between 1990 and 2011 led to a unique form of transitional remedy in the form of an unelected neutral ‘caretaker covernment’ (CTG) during electoral transitions. This book provides a contextual analysis of the CTG mechanism including its inception, operation, manipulation by the government of the day and abrupt demise. It queries whether this constitutional provision, even if presently abolished after overseeing four acceptable general elections, actually remains a crucial tool to safeguard free and fair elections in Bangladesh. Given the backdrop of the culture of mistrust, the author examines whether holding national elections without a CTG, or an umpire of some kind, can settle the issue of credibility of a given government. The book portrays that even the management of elections is a matter of applying pluralist approaches. Considering the historical legacy and contemporary political trajectory of Bangladesh, the cause of deep-rooted mistrust is examined to better understand the rationale for the requirement, emergence and workings of the CTG structure. The book unveils that it is not only the lack of nation-building measures and governments’ wish to remain in power at any cost which lay behind the problems that Bangladesh faces today. Part of the problem is also the flawed logic of nation-building on the foundation of Western democratic norms which may be unsuitable in a South Asian cultural environment. Although democratic transitions, on the crutch of the CTG, have been useful in moments of crisis, its abolition creates the need for a new or revised transitional modality – perhaps akin to the CTG ethos – to oversee electoral governance, which will have to be renegotiated by the polity based on the people’s will. The book provides a valuable resource for researchers and academics working in the area of constitutional law, democratic transition, legal pluralism and election law.

This book explores evolving patterns of nuclear deterrence, the impact of new technologies, and changing deterrent force postures in the South Asian region to assess future challenges for sustainable peace and stability. Under the core principles of the security dilemma, this book analyzes the prevailing security environment in South Asia and offers unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral frameworks to stabilize peace and ensure deterrence stability in the South Asian region. Moreover, contending patterns of deterrence dynamics in the South Asian region are further elaborated as becoming inextricably interlinked with the broader security dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region and the interactions with the United States and China’s Belt and Road Initiative. As India and Pakistan are increasingly becoming part of the competing strategies exercised by the United States and China, the authors analyze how strategic uncertainty and fear faced by these rival states cause the introduction of new technologies which could gradually drift these competing states into more serious crises and military conflicts. Presenting innovative solutions to emerging South Asian challenges and offering new security mechanisms for sustainable peace and stability, this book will be of interest to academics and policymakers working on Asian Security studies, Nuclear Strategy, and International Relations.