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Pioneering the human development revolution an intellectual biography of Mahbub ul Haq
No full textMahbub ul Haq, 1934-1998, Pakistani economist; contributed article
3D Printing and Sustainable Product Development
No full textThe text focuses on the role and the importance of 3D printing in new product development processes. It covers various aspects such as the 3D printing revolution and Industry 4.0, sustainability and 3D printing, and economics of
3D printing. It discusses important concepts, including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, mechanical and physical properties of 3D printed parts, nanomaterials, and material aspects of 3D printing. Features
1. Presents recent advances such as Industry 4.0, 4D printing, 3D material mechanical characterization, and printing of advanced materials.
2. Highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of 3D printing, particularly in biomedical, and aerospace engineering.
3. Discusses mechanical and physical properties of 3D printed parts, material aspects, and process parameters.
4. Showcases topics such as rapid prototyping, medical equipment design,
and biomimetics related to the role of 3D printing in new product development.
5. Covers applications of 3D printing in diverse areas, including automotive, aerospace engineering, medical, and marine industry.
It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in diverse engineering domains, including manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial
Women’s Autonomy and Happiness: The Case of Pakistan
No full textIt is generally believed that “autonomy” brings happiness and satisfaction in women’s lives. In this study we examine whether or not the established autonomy indicators are a source of “happiness” for Pakistani women. By using the nationally representative data, only two indicators, i.e., “women’s education” and “decisionmaking authority”, prove to be important factors in finding “very happy” status in women’s life. Additionally, “possession of assets” also proves to be an important factor in providing the “very happy” status in a women’s life. However, the “possession and utilisation of assets” and “going alone outside the house” are not important indicators of a “very happy” status in women’s life in Pakistan and “Labour force participation” is indicative of unhappiness. The results of this study show that not all established indicators of autonomy bring about happiness in the lives of Pakistani women. This is because Pakistani society differs from other societies, in particular the western society, and hence the concept of “autonomy” in bringing about “happiness” in the lives of Pakistani women yields effects different from those in other societies. Thus, there is a need to focus on the advocacy of only those autonomy variables which lead to happiness in a woman’s life, which is the end-goal for women, who form a vital part of the society.Women
From Digital Skills Profiling to Instructional Design: A Basis for Differentiated Instruction Model
No full textDigital skills and their development at an early
age are critical determinants of active participation in the
information society; however, in developing countries, the
digital divide, often attributed to limited access and
ineffective use of technology during this formative period,
remains a significant challenge. This study aims to measure
children's digital skills across foundational domains and
proposes a differentiated instruction model to facilitate the
development of these essential skills. A quantitative
research design was employed to measure digital skills
among 198 rural middle school students (grades 6–8). The
results revealed a progressive increase in all domains, with
mobile skills consistently higher, while creative and safety
skills remained comparatively lower. Within the principles
of differentiated instruction, a homogeneous clustering
approach adjusts content, process, and product to address
learners' needs based on readiness and skill levels, offering
a framework to mitigate the capability divide in developing
countries
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