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[null,"1.","Record Nr.",null,"UNINA9910897982803321"]
[null,null,"Titolo",null,"Business Ethics in Africa, Volume I : Values, Profits and Responsibility / / edited by Silk Ugwu Ogbu, Rose Ogbechie"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024"]
[null,null,"ISBN",null,"9783031644276"]
[{"$nulls":4},"3031644271"]
[null,null,"Edizione",null,"[1st ed. 2024.]"]
[null,null,"Descrizione fisica",null,"1 online resource (206 pages)"]
[null,null,"Disciplina",null,"174.4"]
[null,null,"Soggetti",null,"Business ethics"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Business"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Africa"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Business Ethics"]
[{"$nulls":4},"African Business"]
[null,null,"Lingua di pubblicazione",null,"Inglese"]
[null,null,"Formato",null,"Materiale a stampa"]
[null,null,null,"Livello bibliografico","Monografia"]
[null,null,null,"Nota di bibliografia","Includes bibliographical references and index."]
[null,null,"Nota di contenuto",null,"Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Business Ethics: Human Values and Business Management -- Chapter 3: The Ethics of Responsibility in Business: Responsibility to Internal Stakeholders -- Chapter 4: The Firm and its External Stakeholders -- Chapter 5: Ethical Issues in Business -- Chapter 6: Navigating Typical Complexities in Business: Questionable Payments, Nepotism and Unethical Financial Reporting -- Chapter 7: The Role of Management in Business: The Virtuous Manager -- Chapter 8: Human Quality Treatment: The Ethics of Respect and Team Growth -- Chapter 9: Creating Shared Value for Stakeholders: A Strategic Approach to Building Sustainable Businesses in Africa -- Chapter 10: Corporate Culture in Africa: Doing Business the Right Way -- Chapter 11: Towards Rekindling Business Ethics and Values in Africa."]
[null,null,null,"Sommario/riassunto","There is a false assumption that the systemic corruption that exists in significant parts of sub-Saharan Africa is crippling enough to dominate any discussion of business ethics in the region. However, African companies that engage in positive ethical practices are more successful at creating value for society and remaining socially relevant in the long run, which improves their economic outlook. This edited two-volume collection contributes to the growing discussion of business ethics and "]
[{"$nulls":4},"doing business in Africa. It offers invaluable insights into practical ways of integrating ethics with business operations to enhance corporate values, responsibility, and profitability. This first volume interrogates the intricate relationship between business success, ethics, and stakeholders’ well-being within the nuances and evolving shifts that underpin business in Africa. It restates the significance of business ethics in Africa by providing necessary contexts to the global conversation on integrating business performance with ethical obligations, social responsibilities and sustainability principles. The ideas espoused in the chapters and recommendations offered therein aim to guide academics and practitioners towards finding solutions to the ethical challenges they face in their fields of practice or daily interactions in and out of the workplace. Illuminating key concepts and theories with the help of detailed case studies, this collection will be of great use to scholars and students of business ethics, as well as practitioners and policymakers interested in or working in Africa. Silk Ugwu Ogbu is an Associate Professor of Communication and Relationship Management at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. His research areas include management communication, political communication, conflict resolution, negotiations, marketing strategies, leadership strategies, public communication, development communication, branding and brand management, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management. He has over 25 years of managerial experience and continues to consult in marketing communications. Rose Ogbechie is a Senior Lecturer at the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. Her research focuses on business ethics, sustainability, and women’s leadership. She runs an NGO, which equips women and young girls with skills to help get them out of poverty and she is also a board member for several public and private sector organisations."]
[null,"2.","Record Nr.",null,"UNINA9911019336203321"]
[null,null,"Autore",null,"Adetunji Charles Oluwaseun"]
[null,null,"Titolo",null,"Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 5 : Nanobiofertilizers"]
[null,null,"Pubbl/distr/stampa",null,"Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024"]
[{"$nulls":4},"©2024"]
[null,null,"ISBN",null,"1-394-21154-6"]
[{"$nulls":4},"1-394-21152-X"]
[{"$nulls":4},"1-394-21153-8"]
[null,null,"Edizione",null,"[2nd ed.]"]
[null,null,"Descrizione fisica",null,"1 online resource (595 pages)"]
[null,null,"Collana",null,"Handbook of Agricultural Bionanobiotechnology Series"]
[null,null,"Soggetti",null,"Agricultural biotechnology"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Nanobiotechnology"]
[null,null,"Lingua di pubblicazione",null,"Inglese"]
[null,null,"Formato",null,"Materiale a stampa"]
[null,null,null,"Livello bibliografico","Monografia"]
[null,null,"Nota di contenuto",null,"Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Application of Nanobiofertilization for Bioremediation and Ecorestoration of Polluted Soil/Farmland -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Nanoparticles -- 1.2.1 Nanoparticles as Nano-Adsorbents -- 1.2.2 Nanobiofertilizers -- 1.2.3 Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles -- 1.2.4 Microbe-Mediated Synthesis -- 1.2.5 Plant-Mediated Synthesis -- 1.3 Nanobiofertilization in Bioremediation -- 1.3.1 Mechanism of NPs-Microbes Interaction in Pollutant Bioremediation -- 1.3.2 Plant and Nanoparticle-Based Interaction Mechanism in Pollutant Bioremediation -- 1.4 Application of Nanobiofertilization in Bioremediation -- 1.4.1 Heavy Metals Removal -- 1.4.2 Removal of Hydrocarbon -- 1.4.3 Removal of Colored Dyes -- 1.4.4 Removal of Antiseptics and Antibiotics -- 1.4.5 Nano-Phytoremediation of Polluted Soils -- 1.4.6 Removal of Organic Pollutants -- 1.4.7 Removal of Heavy Metal -- 1.5 Environmental Distress -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Influence of Nanobiofertilizer on Plant Yield and Growth -- 2.1 Introduction -- Nanobiofertilizer -- Composition of Nanobiofertilizer -- Mechanisms of Nutrient Delivery and Enhanced Bioavailability -- Seed Priming (Nanopriming) -- Soil-Based Application -- Nanobiofertilizer Plant System Interaction -- Impact of Nanobiofertilizer on Plant Biomass -- Factors Contributing to Enhanced Plant Growth -- Comparison of Biomass Enhancement with Traditional Fertilizers -- Nanobiofertilizer-"]
[{"$nulls":4},"Induced Biomass and Chlorophyll Content Enhancement -- Crop-Specific Responses to Nanobiofertilizers -- Case Studies Highlighting Positive Outcomes on Various Crops -- Environmental and Economic Considerations on the Use of Nanobiofertilizers -- Comparison of Nanobiofertilizers with Traditional Fertilizers in Terms of Cost and Effectiveness."]
[{"$nulls":4},"Potential Long-Term Benefits for Soil Health and Ecosystem -- Addressing Concerns Related to Nanoparticle Toxicity and Accumulation -- Need for Standardized Testing Protocols and Safety Assessments -- Exploration of Innovative Nanobiofertilizer Formulations and Delivery Methods -- Strategies for Incorporating Nanobiofertilizers into Existing Farming Systems -- Synergistic Effects of Combining Nanobiofertilizers with Other Sustainable Practices -- Practical Considerations for Large-Scale Implementation -- Potential to Revolutionize Agriculture and Contribute to Food Security -- Call to Action for Continued Research, Development, and Adoption of Nanobiofertilizers -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Effect of Bionanofertilizer on Proximate Composition of Crops -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Biological Synthesis of Nanofertilizers -- 3.2.1 Bacterial-Based Nanosynthesis -- 3.2.2 Fungal-Based Nanosynthesis -- 3.2.3 Algal-Based Nanosynthesis -- 3.2.4 Plant-Based Nanosynthesis -- 3.3 Composition of Bionanofertilizers -- 3.3.1 Macronutrient Bionanofertilizer -- 3.3.2 Micronutrient Bionanofertilizer -- 3.3.3 Hybrid Bionanofertilizers -- 3.4 Properties of Bionanofertilizers -- 3.4.1 Efficient Nutrient Release and Use -- 3.4.2 Maintenance of Equilibrium Between Nutrient Demand and Nutrient Supply -- 3.4.3 Enhancement of Soil Heterogeneity and Reduction of Environmental Pollution -- 3.4.4 Improvement of Soil Water Retention Capacity -- 3.5 Effect of Bionanofertilizers of Proximate Parameters of Crops -- 3.6 Conclusion and Future Direction -- References -- Chapter 4 The Role of Policy Maker, Relevant Stakeholders and Government Agency in Translating Nanobiofertilizer Research into Policy -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Views of the Dangers of Nanotechnology and Confidence in Stakeholders -- 4.3 Policy Making Process."]
[{"$nulls":4},"4.4 Benefits of Agencies in the Nanoproduction of Fertilizer -- 4.5 Relevant Stakeholders in the Implementation of Policy -- 4.6 Report of Nanobiofertilizers Worldwide -- 4.7 Government Agencies and Their Impact -- 4.8 Translating Research Into Policy -- 4.9 Global Safety and Legal Framework for Agricultural Goods Based on Nanotechnology -- 4.10 Future Initiatives and Studies to Support the Development of Nanobiofertilizers -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Structural Elucidation, Detection, and Characterization of Essential Nutrients Necessary for Soil Fertilization -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Importance of Soil Fertility in Agriculture -- 5.1.2 Role of Essential Nutrients in Soil Fertilization -- 5.2 Nitrogen (N) in Soil Fertilization -- 5.2.1 Significance of Nitrogen for Plant Growth -- 5.2.2 Structural Elucidation of Nitrogen Compounds -- 5.3 Phosphorus (P) in Soil Fertilization -- 5.3.1 Importance of Phosphorus in Plant Growth -- 5.3.2 Structural Elucidation of Phosphorus Compounds -- 5.4 Potassium (K) in Soil Fertilization -- 5.4.1 Role of Potassium in Plant Nutrition -- 5.4.2 Characterization of Potassium in Soils -- 5.5 Optimization of Nutrient Management Strategies -- 5.5.1 Integration of Nutrient Detection and Characterization Data -- 5.5.2 Targeted and Efficient Fertilization Approaches -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Effect of Nanobiofertilizer on Phytochemicals -- 6.1 General Overview on Nanobiofertilizer -- 6.2 Constituents of Nanobiofertilizer -- 6.2.1 Nanoparticles -- 6.2.1.1 Zinc Nanoparticles or ZnNPs -- 6.2.1.2 Silver Nanoparticles or AgNPS -- 6.2.1.3 Silicon Nanoparticles or SiNPs -- "]
[{"$nulls":4},"6.2.1.4 Copper Nanoparticles or CuNPs -- 6.2.2 Biofertilizer -- 6.2.3 Preparation of Nanobiofertilizer -- 6.2 Concept of Nanobiofertilizers and Their Potential as a Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Fertilizers."]
[{"$nulls":4},"6.3 Importance of Phytochemicals in Plant Growth and Human Health -- 6.3.1 Phytochemical Research -- 6.4 Mechanisms of Nanobiofertilizer on Phytochemicals -- 6.4.1 Mechanism of Action of NFs -- 6.4.2 Mode of Application of NFs -- 6.4.3 Roots -- 6.5 Recent Studies on Effect of Nanobiofertilizer on Phytochemicals -- 6.6 Conclusion and Future Trends on Nanobiofertilizer on Phytochemicals -- References -- Chapter 7 Characterization of Nanoparticles Used as Nanobiofertilizers -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Some Spectroscopic Characterization Technique for Nanomaterials -- 7.2.1 X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) -- 7.2.2 Principle of X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) -- 7.2.3 Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-vis) -- 7.2.4 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) -- 7.2.5 Zeta Potential Measurements (ZPM) -- 7.2.6 Principle of Zeta Potential Measurements (ZPM) -- 7.2.7 Dital Polarimeter -- 7.2.8 Dynamic Light Scattering (DSL) -- 7.2.8.1 Principle of Dynamic Light Scattering (DSL) -- 7.2.9 Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy -- 7.2.9.1 Principle of Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy -- 7.3 Characterization of Nanobiofertilizer Through Chemical and Biological Synthesis -- 7.4 Application of Nanobiofertilizer -- 7.5 Environmental Impact Assessment -- 7.6 Future Perspectives and Challenges -- 7.6.1 Future Perspectives -- 7.6.2 Challenges -- 7.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Toxicological Effects of Nanobiofertilizer on Water Body, Water Quality, Lower Plants, Zooplanktons, and Beneficial Microorganisms -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Effects of Nanofertilizer on Soil Microbial Community -- 8.3 Nanofertilizers Versus Biofertilizers: Dissimilarity in Synthesis -- 8.4 Nanobiofertilizer -- 8.4.1 Toxicological Effects of Nanobiofertilizer on Water Body and Water Quality -- 8.4.2 Effects of Nanobiofertilizer on Lower Plants -- 8.4.3 Effects of Nanobiofertilizer on Zooplanktons."]
[{"$nulls":4},"8.4.4 Toxicological Effects of Nanobiofertilizer on Beneficial Microorganisms -- 8.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 Various Techniques Used in the Application of Nanobiofertilizers on Crops After Synthesis -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- 9.2.1 Microbial Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- 9.2.2 Plant-Mediated Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- 9.3 Synthesis of Nanobiofertilizers -- 9.4 Methods Used in the Application of Nanobiofertilizers on Crops -- 9.4.1 Foliar Spraying -- 9.4.2 Seed Nanopriming -- 9.4.3 Soil Treatment -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Non-Target Effect, Environmental Impact, and Assessment of Nanobiofertilizer -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Environmental Impact of Nanobiofertilizer on Soil Properties -- 10.3 Non-Targeted Effects on Soil Properties -- 10.3.1 Physicochemical Properties of Soil -- 10.3.2 Biological Properties of Soil -- Soil Carbon and Carbon Sequestration -- Soil Respiration -- Soil Enzymes -- Soil Microorganisms and Microbial Diversity -- 10.4 Recommendation and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Reported Genes Regulating the Biological Activities in Microorganisms Used in the Formation of Nanobiofertilizers -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- 11.2.1 Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles -- 11.2.2 Microorganisms Used for the Synthesis of Nanobiofertilizers -- 11.3 Genes Regulating the Biological Activities in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria -- 11.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12 Relevance of Molecular Genetics and Synthetic Biology Involved in the Characterization of Microorganisms Used in Nanofertilizer Research -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Molecular "]
[{"$nulls":4},"Genetics and Synthetic Biology -- 12.2.1 Molecular Genetics -- 12.2.2 Synthetic Biology -- 12.2.2.1 Synthetic Biology Tools for Engineering Nanobiofertilizer Microorganisms."]
[{"$nulls":4},"12.2.2.2 Case Studies on Use of Synthetic Biology to Enhance Microorganisms for Nanobiofertilizers."]
[null,null,null,"Sommario/riassunto","The 'Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology' is a comprehensive resource exploring the application of biotechnology in agriculture. Edited by Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and other experts, this volume covers various topics including the use of nanoparticles for soil remediation, enhancement of plant growth and yield, and the biological synthesis of nutrients. It examines the role of policy makers and stakeholders in translating research into practical policies. The book addresses environmental impacts and sustainable practices, offering insights into nutrient management and the potential of innovative agricultural technologies. This handbook is intended for researchers, policymakers, and professionals in the field of agricultural science and biotechnology."]