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Item Forest Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Review for Future Research Framework(MDPI, 2022) Roshani; Sajjad, H.; Kumar, P.; Masroor, M.; Rahaman, M.H.; Rehman, S.; Ahmed, R.; Sahana, M.Climate change has caused vulnerability not only to the forest ecosystem but also to forest-dependent communities. Therefore, its management is essential to increase forest ecosystem services and reduce vulnerability to climate change using an integrated approach. Although many scientific studies examined climate change impact on forest ecosystems, forest vulnerability assessment, including forest sensitivity, adaptability, sustainability and effective management was found to be scant in the existing literature. Through a systematic review from 1990 to 2019, this paper examined forest vulnerability to climate change and its management practices. In this paper, descriptive, mechanism and thematic analyses were carried out to analyze the state of existing research, in order to understand the concept of vulnerability arising from climate change and forest management issues. The present study proposed a framework for integrated forest assessment and management for addressing such issues in future research. The conversion of forest land into other land uses, forest fragmentation, forest disturbance and the effects of climate change on the forest ecosystem are the existing problems. Forest vulnerability, effective adaptation to forest ecosystems and long-term sustainability are priority areas for future research. This study also calls for undertaking researchers at a local scale to involve communities for the effective management of forest ecosystems. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.Item Customer experience in social commerce: A systematic literature review and research agenda(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023) Dhaigude, S.A.; Mohan, B.C.Social commerce (SC) is an upcoming trend that has changed the online shopping experience by allowing e-retailers to develop long-term relationships with customers and increase sales. Empowered by Web 3.0, SC offers many-to-many interactions, enhancing the quality and quantity of social interaction related to the seller–customer, information searches, and product/service delivery. The customer experience (CEX) has been well developed both in the online and offline contexts. However, limited attention has been paid to examining CEX in the SC setting. This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature to develop a conceptual framework exploring both the antecedents and consequences of CEX in the SC setting. In the process, we make three significant contributions to academia and practice. First, the study contributes to our understanding of CEX in the context of SC. Second, it proposes a conceptual framework by identifying antecedents of CEX and potential consequences using the consumer culture theory. Finally, it highlights a subject relevant to academia and practice while proposing recommendations for further research. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Item Analysis of Accidents Data of Contractual Workers in Open Cast Metal Mines(World Researchers Associations, 2025) Manohar, M.; Bijay, K.M.This research delves into the intricate dynamics of risk factors contributing to injuries in open cast metal mines where a multitude of personal and impersonal elements converge to shape the safety landscape. Drawing insights from a comprehensive literature review, risk factors considered in the study are skill level of workers, the role of mine officials, attitudes toward safety and the involvement of contractors. The one-year contractual workers’ accident data which includes offsite and onsite injuries was considered for the analysis. The analysis of the provided data on on-site and off-site injuries reveals distinct patterns and trends throughout the month. The comparison of one year data set indicates that overall off-site injuries are more prevalent. Ultimately, this analysis contributes valuable insights for enhancing overall safety measures and mitigating the incidence of injuries. © 2025, World Researchers Associations. All rights reserved.Item Review of Slope Stability Analysis under Drawdown Conditions for Mine Slopes(World Researchers Associations, 2025) Perumalla, R.; Kumar, R.S.; Govindaraj, M.The slope steadiness is influenced by slope configuration, material characteristics and the applied forces interim both internally and externally. These forces encompass the impact of water internally through pore water pressure, seepage forces and externally through hydrostatic and hydrodynamic effects. Examining the slope under various levels of submergence and drawdown illustrates the significant influence of water on slope stability. The presence of water develops effective water pressure in open pit slopes which is more concerned for slope pit designer and geotechnical engineers. This study tried to discuss about the influence of drawdown and rapid drawdown conditions for a mine slope stability in the light of slope stability studies under hydrogeological characteristics. This study includes preliminary generalities considered for drawdown conditions like soil properties, hydraulic properties and drawdown phenomenon. © 2025, World Researchers Associations. All rights reserved.