{"id":2528,"date":"2024-07-16T14:15:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/?page_id=2528"},"modified":"2024-09-10T04:41:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T04:41:53","slug":"july-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/index.php\/july-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"JULY-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2528\" class=\"elementor elementor-2528\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8974239 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8974239\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c409cf exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c409cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">July 2024 Volume 40 Issue 07<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89f8219 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89f8219\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fcd1c3 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fcd1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>1. GENDER-BASED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ANTECEDENTS OF DIGITAL BANKING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc0ead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3fc0ead\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a90a953 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"a90a953\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-a90a953\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0<\/em><em>Dr. SMITA DASH, Dr. PINKU PAUL and Dr. SUNIL GIRI <\/em><\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong> <br \/>With the advent of advanced technology and fierce competition in the banking domain, there has been a transformation in the banking industry to \u201cAnywhere and Anytime Banking.\u201d Therefore, the option for the banks is to go digital. The study aims to investigate the sustainable parameters for overall customer satisfaction in the digital banking (DB) space. The study also attempted to understand the gender impact on DB parameters and the customers\u2019 overall satisfaction. Structural equation modelling (SEM) is employed to establish the model fit for six parameters: efficiency, quality of service, time, complaint resolution, security, and cost effect on customers' overall satisfaction. The findings of the study depicted that all the parameters have a positive effect on customer satisfaction. It was also found that gender has a positive effect on the DB parameters efficiency, quality of service, time, security, and cost whereas complaint resolution is not affected by gender<br \/><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Digital Banking, Efficiency, Satisfaction, Gender impact, SEM<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24V400701.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-a90a953 normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-a90a953 opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-a90a953\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-a90a953\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47f8823 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47f8823\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3071011 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3071011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>2.\u00a0A STUDY OF SELECTED HR PRACTICES IN MANAGING A MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE: BUILDING DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd564c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd564c2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1f95b8 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"e1f95b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-e1f95b8\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0RAHUL NAWANI and Dr. HARDIK SHAH<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong> <br \/>In today's globalized world, it is imperative for businesses to effectively manage a multicultural workforce and create diverse, inclusive work environments. An organization's success in attracting and retaining talent from various cultural backgrounds largely depends on the HR practices in place. Human resources departments should start promoting diversity at the application stage. Inclusion in the workplace can be fostered by using diverse recruitment channels and avoiding biased language in job postings and requirements. In addition, HR experts can lessen the impact of implicit bias during the preliminary screening process by employing blind recruitment strategies. Diversity training programs should be implemented as a standard HR procedure, and these programs can help dispel myths and biases about other cultures among employees. When employees receive empathy and understanding training, the workplace becomes more welcoming, where people of all backgrounds can work together productively. Employees can be reminded of the importance of diversity and inclusion by attending training sessions regularly. The study\u2019s primary objective is to investigate the strategies employed by the human resources departments of these companies in response to the unique challenges posed by a heterogeneous workforce. This study focuses on the human resource strategies used in the private industry. The purpose of this research is to conduct a critical literature assessment on the influence of human resources practices and policies on the perspectives and attitudes of employees toward organizational leadership. This study will examine human resource strategies implemented in the public sector to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. The analysis will encompass various initiatives, such as affirmative action and cultural competence training. The study's results shed light on the various corporate diversity initiatives, such as recruitment and selection programs, educational and training endeavors, advocacy groups, and audits. <br \/><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Diversity Management, Workforce, HRM Interventions, Inclusive workplaces<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24V400702.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-e1f95b8 normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-e1f95b8 opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-e1f95b8\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-e1f95b8\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18844f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18844f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7305474 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7305474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>3. QUINOA&#8217;S GLOBAL ASCENT: UNLOCKING EXPORT POTENTIAL AND OVERCOMING MARKET CHALLENGES<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f21ff0f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f21ff0f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a124755 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"a124755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-a124755\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0<\/em><em>SURESH CHANDRA SHARMA, JOLLY MASIH, NEHA SAINI and ASHIMA JOSHI<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong> <\/p><p>Quinoa, a whole grain crop from the Amaranth family, is renowned for its edible seeds and leaves. It is gluten[1]free and rich in nutrients such as zinc, iron, fibres, antioxidants, and vitamins B and E, offering numerous health benefits. In India, quinoa has been adopted across diverse sectors including food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed. Despite contributing only 0.6 percent to global quinoa exports, India ranks 13th among all agricultural commodities, with the United States being the largest importer of Indian quinoa, accounting for over 50 percent of exports. Canada has also shown significant growth in quinoa imports from India over the past five years. India\u2019s increasing quinoa exports face several challenges, including competition from established producers like Peru and Bolivia, infrastructure and logistics constraints, adherence to quality standards and certifications, maintaining price competitiveness, and navigating export regulations and trade barriers. Addressing these challenges requires sustained efforts in research and development, infrastructure enhancement, capacity building, market diversification, and strategic trade promotion. Opportunities for expanding India\u2019s quinoa exports include increasing cultivation, ensuring quality assurance, investing in value addition and processing, exploring new markets, branding and promotion, and establishing collaborations and trade partnerships. Indian exporters must conduct thorough market research, stay attuned to evolving market trends, and leverage these opportunities to enhance export success. Collaboration among the government, agricultural institutions, exporters, and stakeholders is essential to surmount challenges and boost India\u2019s quinoa export potential.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Edible seeds, Export, Quality standards, Market diversification, Trade promotion.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24V400703.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-a124755 normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-a124755 opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-a124755\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-a124755\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345a84e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"345a84e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ee2429 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ee2429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>4. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN INDIA: INSIGHTS FROM ARIMA MODELS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a1c19 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25a1c19\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc28a23 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"fc28a23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-fc28a23\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>JOLLY MASIH, ARUP MAJUMDAR and AMITA SHARMA<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Introduction:<\/strong> The Indian healthcare insurance sector has experienced substantial growth over the past few decades, driven by increased health awareness, policy reforms and the proliferation of private insurers. Accurate forecasting of insurance premiums is crucial for financial stability and risk management.<\/p><p><strong>Methodology<\/strong>: The study analyses data on premiums from various segments of the Indian healthcare insurance sector, collected from 2005 to 2023. Segments include Non-Life Private Insurers (NLPRI), Non-Life Public Insurers (NLPBI), Standalone Health Insurers (SHI) and Total Health Insurers (THI). Data was sourced from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and various insurance reports. Data curation involved cleaning, organising and integrating the data, with missing values replaced using the Expectation-Maximization algorithm. Reliability and validity were ensured through cross-verification and statistical tests. The ARIMA model parameters were identified using the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) and implemented using the R programming language.<\/p><p><strong>Results:<\/strong> The ARIMA (0,2,0) model was the best fit for forecasting NLPRI premiums, predicting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.12% from 2024 to 2026. The ARIMA (0,2,0) model forecasted a CAGR of 8.31% for NLPBI premiums and 10.36% for SHI premiums. For THI, the ARIMA (0,2,1) model forecasted a CAGR of 8.87%. The model's performance metrics indicate that the forecasts are accurate and reliable across all segments, highlighting the expanding scope and scale of the health insurance sector in India.<\/p><p><strong>Discussion:<\/strong> The substantial growth in the Indian healthcare insurance sector, evidenced by the ARIMA model forecasts, is driven by increased health awareness, policy reforms and the proliferation of private insurers. Accurate forecasting is essential for insurers to manage risk, set premium rates and ensure financial stability. These measures will help insurers navigate the evolving landscape and meet the healthcare needs of the Indian population<\/p><p><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Healthcare, Insurance, ARIMA, Forecast, Premium<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24V400704.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-fc28a23 normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-fc28a23 opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-fc28a23\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-fc28a23\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a3f00b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a3f00b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3903f22 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3903f22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>5. ENHANCING ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING: AN MCDM EVALUATION<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-561d5ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"561d5ac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d474ef1 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"d474ef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-d474ef1\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0Ms. MANJU JANGID and Dr. ARVIND DALAL<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p><p>The necessity of addressing environmental, economic, and social concerns is what is driving the growing significance of sustainable manufacturing techniques. The public interest accountability is the primary emphasis of this paper's evaluation of the sustainability of manufacturing activities. This study evaluates manufacturing plants according to four major criteria: social responsibility, economic performance, operational efficiency, and environmental impact. It does this by applying the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methodology and, in particular, the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). In order to rate the sustainability performance of 20 manufacturing plants in India, data from those plants is analyzed. The results show that plants at the top of the list exhibit a comprehensive approach to sustainability, performing exceptionally well across all assessed parameters. On the other hand, plants with lower rankings exhibit serious shortcomings, especially in terms of incorporating sustainability into their daily operations. In order to rank higher overall, the study emphasizes the necessity of balanced performance across all sustainability dimensions. It advises manufacturing companies to strengthen their sustainability policies by addressing their weakest areas, which will increase accountability to the public interest. By connecting theoretical ideas with real-world application, this study adds to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable development in manufacturing and provides insightful information for academics and industry alike. The findings highlight how important it is to have openness, moral behavior, and responsible management in order to promote sustainable operations that are advantageous to both companies and the larger community.<\/p><p><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Sustainable Manufacturing, Public interest accountability, TOPSIS, United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals, Business Responsibility &amp; Sustainability Report, Non-financial Reporting.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24V400705.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-d474ef1 normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-d474ef1 opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-d474ef1\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-d474ef1\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14756be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14756be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d66b1 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61d66b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>6.\u00a0&#8220;THE POWER OF FEMALE LEADERSHIP: EXAMINING ITS INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOLS&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89bad63 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89bad63\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8fe55a elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"a8fe55a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-a8fe55a\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0<\/em><em>Dr. SAWANKUMAR NAIK<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Abstract\u00a0<\/strong>This study investigates the impact of female leadership on academic performance in schools, focusing on the distinctive qualities and strategies female leaders bring to the educational environment. By examining various schools with female principals and administrators, the research aims to identify correlations between female leadership and student academic outcomes. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis of academic performance metrics with qualitative interviews and observations of female leaders in educational settings. Preliminary findings suggest that schools led by female leaders often exhibit higher levels of student engagement, improved teacher morale, and better academic results. This can be attributed to the empathetic and collaborative leadership styles commonly associated with female leaders, which foster a supportive and inclusive school culture. Additionally, the study explores the challenges and barriers female leaders face in the education sector and how these can be addressed to further enhance their effectiveness. The findings highlight the potential benefits of promoting female leadership in schools, suggesting that increasing the representation of women in leadership positions could positively influence overall academic performance. This research contributes to the broader discourse on gender and leadership in education, providing insights that could inform policy and practice to support and develop female leaders in schools.<\/p><p><strong>Keywords:\u00a0<\/strong>Female leadership, academic performance, schools, educational leadership, gender.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/24V400706.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-a8fe55a normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-a8fe55a opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-a8fe55a\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-a8fe55a\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd811e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd811e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7408f43 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7408f43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>7.\u00a0A STUDY OF SELECTED HR PRACTICES IN MANAGING A MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE: BUILDING DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d9a04d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d9a04d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be921b4 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"be921b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-be921b4\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0<\/em>RAHUL NAWANI and Dr. HARDIK SHAH<\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p><p>In today's globalized world, it is imperative for businesses to effectively manage a multicultural workforce and create diverse, inclusive work environments. An organization's success in attracting and retaining talent from various cultural backgrounds largely depends on the HR practices in place. Human resources departments should start promoting diversity at the application stage. Inclusion in the workplace can be fostered by using diverse recruitment channels and avoiding biased language in job postings and requirements. In addition, HR experts can lessen the impact of implicit bias during the preliminary screening process by employing blind recruitment strategies. Diversity training programs should be implemented as a standard HR procedure, and these programs can help dispel myths and biases about other cultures among employees. When employees receive empathy and understanding training, the workplace becomes more welcoming, where people of all backgrounds can work together productively. Employees can be reminded of the importance of diversity and inclusion by attending training sessions regularly. The study\u2019s primary objective is to investigate the strategies employed by the human resources departments of these companies in response to the unique challenges posed by a heterogeneous workforce. This study focuses on the human resource strategies used in the private industry. The purpose of this research is to conduct a critical literature assessment on the influence of human resources practices and policies on the perspectives and attitudes of employees toward organizational leadership. This study will examine human resource strategies implemented in the public sector to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. The analysis will encompass various initiatives, such as affirmative action and cultural competence training. The study's results shed light on the various corporate diversity initiatives, such as recruitment and selection programs, educational and training endeavors, advocacy groups, and audits.<\/p><p><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Diversity Management, Workforce, HRM Interventions, Inclusive workplaces<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Revised-Paper.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-be921b4 normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-be921b4 opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-be921b4\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-be921b4\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6e8e3c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6e8e3c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d6473c exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d6473c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>8.\u00a0DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES RESHAPING FINANCIAL REPORTING, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1d5a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e1d5a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44fc9af elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"44fc9af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-44fc9af\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0<\/em>UMA GUNASILAN<\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p><p>This study delves into the transformative potential of digital technologies\u2014artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data analytics\u2014within the realm of public sector accounting. These technologies are reshaping traditional financial reporting practices by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability, which are crucial for robust governance and building public trust. The paper draws on both quantitative data analysis and qualitative case studies from various public institutions that have successfully implemented these technologies. The findings highlight that blockchain technology offers unparalleled transparency through immutable and timestamped records, significantly reducing opportunities for fraud and enhancing auditability. AI contributes to heightened accountability by enabling sophisticated compliance monitoring and fraud detection through advanced pattern recognition and anomaly detection in large datasets. Big data analytics enhances efficiency by automating routine tasks, optimizing resource allocation, and providing real-time insights for informed decision-making. Moreover, the study identifies several theoretical frameworks underpinning the adoption of these technologies, such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Institutional Theory, which provide insights into the drivers and challenges of digital transformation in the public sector. The case studies presented demonstrate the practical applications, benefits, and obstacles faced during the implementation of these technologies, offering valuable lessons for other public sector organizations. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive planning, significant investment in IT infrastructure and staff training, phased implementation approaches, active stakeholder engagement, and continuous review and adaptation processes. These steps are essential for ensuring the successful integration of digital technologies in public sector accounting, ultimately enhancing service delivery and reinforcing good governance practices.<\/p><p><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>Digital Transformation, Public Sector Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24V400708.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-44fc9af normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-44fc9af opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-44fc9af\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-44fc9af\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d680c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5d680c9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4225242 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4225242\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>9. COLLABORATIVE &amp; MULTIMODAL LEARNING STRATEGIES ON IMPROVING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AMONG ESL STUDENTS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7814ae8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7814ae8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2341144 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-htmega-toggle-addons\" data-id=\"2341144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"htmega-toggle-addons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"htmega-toggle-area\" >\n                \n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-content-2341144\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <div class=\"htmega_custom_content\"><p><em>Authors:\u00a0<\/em>Dr. VENKANNA. K<\/p><p><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p><p>This study examined the efficacy of multimodal &amp; collaborative learning approaches in both ESL\/EFL settings for improving English language proficiency among learners. For instance, in India, half of the students received education via conventional means, whereas the others received education using multimodal and collaborative approaches. The Oxford Quick Placement Test was used for both pre-and post-tests. In contrast, a customized Language Learning Motivation and Involvement Scale were used to gather student involvement and motivation data used to gather data on student involvement and motivation. Furthermore, observational data were collected to document collaborative and multimodal activity occurrences. The post-test scores revealed that the experimental group demonstrated a substantial performance improvement and a high level of engagement and motivation compared to the control group. All these factors strongly indicate that combining collaborative and multimodal learning strategies among ESL\/EFL learners will likely lead to improved outcomes in terms of enhancing English language skills and promoting the development of more inclusive and dynamic learning environments. The results also strengthen the development of learner-centred methods in English Language Teaching (ELT) and provide helpful information for educators aiming to improve their teaching practice.<\/p><p><strong>Keywords:\u00a0<\/strong>Collaborative learning, English language proficiency, ESL\/EFL learners, Secondary School students, motivation assessment, multi model learning.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/abpi.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24V400709.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"htmega-toggle-button\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-2341144 normal_btn\">PREVIEW ABSTRACT<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"togglebutton-2341144 opened_btn\">Close<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-up\"><\/i><\/a>                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <script>\n                jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                    'use strict';\n                    $(\".togglebutton-2341144\").on('click', function(){\n                        $(\".htmega-toggle-content-2341144\").slideToggle('slow');\n                        $(this).removeAttr(\"href\");\n                        $(this).parent().toggleClass(\"open\");\n                    });\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 2024 Volume 40 Issue 07 1. 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