Sir Charles Grandison by Samuel Richardson is a celebrated 18th-century novel that explores themes of virtue, honor, and romance through the life of its titular character, Sir Charles Grandison. Renowned for his moral integrity and compassion, Sir Charles serves as an ideal gentleman in a society riddled with complex social expectations and moral dilemmas. The novel examines his relationships, …
Defining luxury in the watch industry: exploring the gestalt of Swiss luxury watches -- Trends and challenges in the Swiss luxury watch industry: insights from an expert survey -- Luxury watches and ethical hubris: a comparative overview of illustrative cases -- Gestalt-switch of luxury products: exploring pitfalls of inconsistent value expressions in conspicuous consumption -- "Some of my cust…
This open access book examines the transition to sustainable energy systems in emerging cities. Experts from around the world present case studies from different countries and discuss efforts were needed for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The authors look into the issue of environment vs. economics and discuss the question of whether the energy transition goa…
In diesem Open-Access-Buch wird mithilfe eines großangelegten Online-Experiments untersucht, wie sich die Anzeige von Zitationen oder Downloads auf die Relevanzbewertung in akademischen Suchsystemen auswirkt. Bei der Suche nach Informationen verwenden Menschen diverse Kriterien, anhand derer sie die Relevanz der Suchergebnisse bewerten. In diesem Buch wird erstmals eine systematische Übersich…
In diesem Open-Access-Buch wird das Thema Stressbewältigung von Pflegekräften konzeptionell und empirisch betrachtet. Arbeitsstress nimmt für die meisten Berufsgruppen zu und ist zu einer der häufigsten Ursachen für psychische und physische Erkrankungen geworden. Lange Ausfallzeiten und Frühverrentungen können aus stressbedingten Erkrankungen resultieren. Somit wird Arbeitsstress zunehme…
In diesem Open-Access-Buch stehen Software und ihre Rolle für das Soziale im Mittelpunkt. Die Arbeit stellt Grundprobleme und Lösungsansätze einer Soziologie der Software vor und skizziert damit eine soziologische Perspektive auf einen Forschungsgegenstand, der für das Verständnis digitalisierter Gesellschaften zentral ist. Dafür werden organisations- und techniksoziologische Forschu…
Silver Nights is a captivating narrative that weaves together themes of love, longing, and self-discovery against the backdrop of a moonlit world. The story follows the journey of a protagonist as they navigate the complexities of life, relationships, and personal aspirations. Through a series of enchanting and sometimes bittersweet encounters, the narrative explores the transformative power of…
Philosophy of the Vedanta presents an in-depth exploration of one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, rooted in the ancient texts known as the Upanishads. This philosophical system emphasizes the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate goal of human existence, advocating for the realization of one's unity with Brahman, the ultimate cosmic principle. The Vedanta teaches that t…
This open-access-book synthesizes a supportive developer checklist considering sustainable Team and agile Project Management in the challenge of Artificial Intelligence and limits of image recognition. The study bases on technical, ethical, and legal requirements with examples concerning autonomous vehicles. As the first of its kind, it analyzes all reported car accidents state wide (1.28 milli…
The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow is a comprehensive collection showcasing the literary contributions of the Victorian poet Jean Ingelow. This anthology includes her renowned poem, "The Shepherd Lady," along with a variety of other works that reflect her unique voice and themes. Ingelow's poetry often explores nature, love, and the human experience, characterized by vivid imagery and emotional…