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During the 1980's, research was being carried out to instrument and monitor the piled foundation beneath one leg of the BP Magnus platform in order to determine the actual loads imposed on the piles and seabed by the structural and environmental forces. This volume brings together the findings and discussions resulting from this research.

The second edition contains new sections focused on issues of race and racialisation, treatment of people seeking asylum in both national contexts, and international efforts to respond to issues with refugee access to higher education, including international educational complementary pathways, and national sanctuary movements.

Destination Boardroom unveils the secretive realm of headhunting, revealing insights and exploring the pivotal role of executive search in placing leaders in today's complex business landscape.

Fulfilling a need for innovative research that derives from multiple countries and time periods, this volume offers a collection of cutting-edge scholarship on protest politics, effects of activism, and rights and equality based social movements.

Maione takes the reader on an enlightening journey structured around three central research questions: delving into the historical evolution of accounting, the challenges and opportunities in sustainable innovation reporting, and the potential collaborative paths for scholars and practitioners in the field.

Through the presentation of research and an examination of exclusionary conditions, and the ways in which these are being challenged, the editors and authors present an important debate focused upon human rights and practical application of inclusive practices.

The ongoing socio-economic situation in Ukraine is being scrutinized in real-time, providing a distinctive opportunity in this volume to analyze its impact on entrepreneurs' behavior during their efforts to stabilize businesses and the predominant challenges that most MSEs confront.

Considering the ways in which a family socially constructs a home, this is a much-needed investigation into how the house, its architecture, spatial arrangements and internal and external divisions shape and reshape family relationships in the face of constant challenges and change.

Providing practical recommendations for leveraging social capital for social good, this is a valuable, thought-provoking and timely exploration of the multifaceted concept of social capital in the context of the digital revolution.

Reaching beyond the usual terrain of economic engagement, this edited collection confronts critical issues to demand urgent analytical attention and a harnessing of the economic potential at stake.

This collection covers extensive ground in contemporary green entrepreneurship, from fundamental theories such as business investments and venturing capital to emerging and new concepts that reflect critical challenges, including technological development slowdowns, economic resilience, digitalization, green business footprints.

This volume is an excellent resource for special education professionals who teach and serve learners with disabilities, and other related professionals involved in the educational process such as administrators, school counsellors, and psychologists.

Expanding the application of diverse techniques belonging to different branches of science, The Integrated Application of Effective Approaches in Supply Chain Networks creates coordination and integration for the analysis of supply network data.

Taking the Turkish case as a pioneering testing ground, Stefano Salata advocates for the reintroduction of natural areas and biodiverse green spaces within our cities.

Volume 31 of Advances in Taxation includes studies from expert contributors, exploring topics such as: firms' domestic and foreign effective tax rates; tax avoidance; and tax compliance. A study reviews prior literature on tax increment financing, an economic development tool frequently used by U.S. local governments.

Structural Design of Buildings: Holistic Design is the essential reference for structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. It forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and introduces the concepts and principles involved in holistic structural design of a building.

Presenting a new framework that explores the perspectives of employers and employees in the changing world of work.

Combining organizational context, knowledge dynamics and cultural intelligence, the chapters here provide guidance on not only how to lead effectively in a multicultural context, but to leverage these global workforces to increase bottom-line results and improve employee satisfaction.

With 100% emphasis on accessible, clear, and applicable advice Professional Perspectives on Banking and Finance provides suggestions to instil best practice in any commercial bank.

From Local to Global provides a timely and relevant discussion and exploration of entrepreneurial topics, their impact, and ties to key values in today's society, such as social, environmental, and economic issues and challenges.

Rapid digitalization has led to the evolution of customer behaviour and for any business it has become imperative to understand customer behaviour in the digital world - Navigating the Digital Landscape explores a wide range of topics to help the reader harness the positive aspects of digital commerce and mitigate risks.

Saenz provides analytical tools to allow companies to improve their proposal to mitigate and compensate for their socio-environmental impacts and contribute to the development of the communities, as well as strategies used to improve the conditions of communities within and beyond their area of influence.

The diverse range of papers in this issue gives a global perspective of the often extraordinary challenges that temporary works can and do involve.

Politicians and businesses alike agree that something must be done about the environment, the question is what, how, when, and by whom? We ask, are we actually walking the talk?

Exploring the interconnectedness and uncertainty of today's economic world, this volume thoughtfully considers core themes, current trends, and possibilities for the future.

Showcasing a robust conceptual model primed for use in future studies, this work offers a close analysis of the culture of the fast-moving football club ownership world, football fandom and consumption, and what it might mean for the future of the sport.

From developed to developing nations, the utilization of tourism as a development strategy has been a prevalent practice at both national and local levels. In this compelling read, the authors explore an understanding of how countries envision the future of their tourism sectors and chart a course towards that vision.

The diverse range of papers in this issue gives a global perspective of the often extraordinary challenges that temporary works can and do involve.

Civil Engineering Special Issue: Africa focus on important civil engineering projects in Africa.