Innovations in Sciences and Their Impact on Community Development: A Review | Chapter 4|Innovations in Science and Technology: Shaping a Sustainable Future (Vol. 2)

 

Recent decades have seen a growing focus on the intersection of science and community development as societies grapple with complex challenges and strive for sustainable growth. This review explores recent scientific advancements and their implications for community development, drawing upon a variety of scholarly sources. Biotechnology emerges as a key driver, offering solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, fortify food security, and mitigate environmental degradation. Renewable energy technologies provide sustainable alternatives for rural communities, fostering economic resilience and environmental stewardship. Artificial intelligence revolutionizes healthcare delivery, while smart city innovations reshape urban infrastructure for enhanced livability and sustainability. Innovative agricultural practices empower rural livelihoods, while advances in environmental science address pollution and climate change. Nanotechnology holds promise for sustainable development across sectors, while education technology and mobile health innovations democratize access to education and healthcare. Water management, sustainable transportation, ICT, waste management, green building technologies, and microfinance initiatives further contribute to environmental stewardship and socio-economic progress. Remote sensing and GIS can help identify the potential beneficiaries and locations for microfinance and biotechnology interventions, based on indicators such as poverty, vulnerability, land use, vegetation, or climate conditions. By embracing interdisciplinary collaboration and prioritizing community engagement, stakeholders can harness the transformative potential of these scientific innovations to build resilient, inclusive, and equitable communities for future generations.

 

Author(s) Details

Vikram Kumar
Department of Chemistry at I.B. (PG) College, Panipat, Haryana- 132103, India.

 

Deepak Wadhwa
Department of Chemistry, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, Haryana-126102, India and Department of Chemistry, CBLU, Bhiwani, Haryana -127021, India.

 

Suresh Panchal
Department of Physics at DCRUST, Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana, India.

 

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A Comparative Study on Corporate Social Responsibility between Two Selected Companies in India | Chapter 12 | New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 2

Corporate Social Responsibility defies the company’s moral and social responsibility to the stakeholders, i.e. environment, people, society and community development at large. This study aims to exhibit the impact of the CSR activities of selected companies on consumer perception. The second part of the study highlights the amount of CSR expenditure spent by Dabur India Ltd. and Marico Ltd for the financial years 2018-19 to 2022-23, covering different areas like promotion of preventive healthcare, environmental sustainability, promotion of education and community development. Regarding CSR expenditure, Dabur India Ltd. spent more funds than Marico Ltd for the financial years 2018-19 to 2022-23. The findings revealed that Dabur India Ltd. mainly focus on contributing CSR funds in promoting preventive healthcare and promoting education, and Marico Ltd. contributes more funds to environmental sustainability. Both companies spent more funds during the financial years 2018-19 to 2022-23 than the prescribed limit of CSR expenditure. Regarding consumers’ perception, the results also showed that male respondents are more aware of the CSR activities than female respondents. Both neglected the CSR areas like disaster management measures, contribution towards the protection of the National heritage and benefits of armed force veterans. Both companies must disclose the CSR reporting in their Annual Reports for the sake of stakeholders and investors at large.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Sankar Paul
WBES, Post Graduate Department of Commerce, Hooghly Mohsin College, India.

 

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Influence of Information Sources on Farmers’ Knowledge of Poultry Drugs in Delta State, Nigeria: Implications for Rural Community DevelopmentManagement | Chapter 11 | Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 1

The study looked at poultry farmers' institutional characteristics, their access to information sources, and their awareness and understanding of poultry medications. In order to make deductions, it determined the relationships between variables. With the help of a standardised interview schedule and questionnaire, a multi-stage sampling approach was employed to choose 100 poultry farmers. The data was analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean, and Chi-square. The majority of the respondents (67%) had never led a group, whereas 62 percent had contact with extension agents and were members of poultry drug groups, according to the findings. It was discovered that 60% of farmers were aware of avian charge and had access to it, whereas 48.8% had access to happy hen treat medication. Petamine (45.0%) and tricero (45.0%) are two others (32.5 percent ). Only neighbour (mean = 2.58) recorded a high level of accessibility among the farmers among the numerous information sources identified, implying that the rate of development of the chicken enterprise in such a community will be slow. Campaign (r = 0.762), exhibition (r = 0.528), and workshop/seminar (r = 2.607) were the only information sources that significantly linked with awareness of poultry medications at the 0.01 significant level. Farmers should be exposed to different information sources that will aid community development, according to the conclusions of the study.

Author (S) Details

D. U. Okoedo-Okojie

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, University Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

J. I. Osabuohien

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, University Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

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