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The Agent Economy: How Autonomous AI Systems Are Restructuring Knowledge Work, Capital Allocation, and the Architecture of Enterprise Value

Dr. A. Shaji George — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The emergence of autonomous AI agents, especially those that can autonomously execute a workflow, like the Claude Co-work system presented by Anthropic, has caused a wholesome reconsideration of software economics and the structure of knowledge work. To evaluate the claim that the so-called SaaS apocalypse narrative is indicative of a structural change or a cyclical market panic, 123 empirical sources have been synthesized including technical analyses, market analyses, and organizational analyses. The facts demonstrate a more complex truth AI agents are not the wholesale replacements with human employees or the already existing software, but the agents of reconfiguring a workflow orienting the value on the per seat licensing to the outcome-based forms. Three important findings are revealed. To begin with, agent capabilities exhibit task-related superiority and lack systematically reliable gaps which make complete self-reliance structurally unlikely in high stakes areas. Second, the volatility in the market indicates the efficient repricing of future cash flows and not the current displacement with varied effects according to the defensibility of moat structures. Third, there is a mismatch between the rate of technical capability development and organizational adoption, which is limited by gaps in governance, intricacy of integration, and unclear risk distribution. The article suggests a hybrid orchestration model of negotiating through this transition, in which complementarity is more important than substitution, and points to five essential research gaps which should now be addressed urgently through empirical studies. The radical understanding is that we are not seeing job cuts, but job atomization, with work disaggregating, routine aspects being handled by autonomous execution, and decisions being made and exceptions being handled at the boundaries of human judgment.

Closing the Gap Between Laboratory BMP Tests and Full-Scale Anaerobic Digestion Performance

Dr. Srinivas Kasulla, Dr. S J Malik, Sumedh Bapat, Salman Zafar — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BMP tests measure the production of gas by different organic substances and are also used in full-scale design. On the other hand, methane output can take a significantly different turn. This can be attributed to differences in the experiments, the heterogeneity between substrates and inoculum used, and such unnoticeable details as reaction rates. In order to develop a relationship between laboratory BMP and full-scale methane production, the authors investigated 14 substrates, including food waste and agricultural residues. The authors explain in detail the following five aspects: total solids and volatile solids content of raw material, laboratory BMP observed values, a scientific explanation of the various issues, and finally, factor deviation for BMP at full-scale problems. The results shown here suggest that although laboratory BMPs are correlated with the methane output in scaled systems, they are also subject to strain. At the same time, the extent of these deviations, which amount to 13-26% across all substrates investigated, depends on the specifics of each substrate for biodegradation and construction type. The efficient nature of highly bio-reactive substrates means a reduced deviation, while lignocellulosic feedstocks of this kind are characterized by greater losses. Overall, BMP data tends to overestimate the capacities of industrial facilities, allowing these to produce methane from anaerobic digestion.

Net Energy Performance of Full-Scale Mesophilic Anaerobic Digesters under Variable Climate and Mixing Conditions

Dr. Srinivas Kasulla, Dr. S J Malik, Sumedh Bapat, Salman Zafar — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a popular green technology that can transform organic waste into methane-rich biogas. However, the energy requirements for heating and mixing significantly influence the net energy balance of full-scale digesters. This study presents a consistent, computation-based energy balance to evaluate the operational conditions of a mesophilic continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) in terms of being energy positive or negative. A 2000 m³ digester treating 15% total solids (TS) manure and food waste at 37°C with a hydraulic retention time of 25 days was simulated under various ambient temperatures, insulation levels, mixing rates, and methane yields. We assigned a conservative yield of 0.22 m³ CH₄ kg⁻¹ VS to estimate the amount of methane produced. Finally, we considered 3.5 kWh m⁻³ CH₄ for conversion to electricity production, assuming the technologies operate effectively on average. We applied a U–A heat exchanger (HX) and attempted to determine the heat loss and mixing energy, which ranged from 1 to 3 W m⁻³. Over 6,000 kWh of net energy per day were available when the temperature was approximately 15°C, while less than 100 kWh/d of biogas were produced when the temperature was below 5°C. On the other hand, cold climates, poor insulation, thick adjacent feed, and low methane yield (≤0.12 m³ CH₄ kg⁻¹ VS, where negative values were even obtained at −17%) typically resulted in a deficit in electricity production from anaerobic digestion, which could lead to an energy-negative digester. A sensitivity analysis reveals that the dominant influencing parameters include ambient temperature, reactor U-value, and mixing power. The conclusion is that improved insulation, more effective mixing, and recovery of combined heat and power (CHP) waste heat are necessary.

Kingship According to Manusmṛti

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mahana — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Manusmṛti Mānava–Dharmaśāstra believes in an important place in the collection of ancient Indian legal and political texts. The doctrine of kingship, rājadharma, is one of its most important ideas and is the basis of its political philosophy. Manusmṛti views the kingship as a sacred moral institution, grounded in dharma and upheld by ethical discipline, in contrast to contemporary secular ideas of statecraft. The monarch is not simply a ruler; he is also the living embodiment of justice. He is responsible for keeping societal order, protecting the weak, and preserving cosmic order (ṛta). This dissertation conducts a comprehensive examination of kingship as delineated in Manusmṛti, scrutinizing its theological underpinnings, ethical constructs, administrative principles, and judicial duties. Manu asserts that the king's authority is derived from divine sanction, yet he remains unequivocally answerable to dharma. His authority is not absolute but contingent upon virtuous behavior. The well-known idea of daṇḍa punishment is not considered a way to force people to do things but as a moral tool that is needed to keep society in order. The study also examines the dual character of kingship in Manusmṛti: on one hand, the king is exalted to a semi-divine status, endowed with the powers of major deities; on the other, he is constrained by rigorous moral obligations and subject to rejection if he strays from righteousness. This contradictory but deep idea shows how ancient Indians tried to balance power with responsibility. The study closely examines certain passages from the seventh and eighth chapters of Manusmṛti, utilizing diacritical transliteration and textual references to illustrate the conception of the ideal king as a moral exemplar, a guardian of social classes, and a steward of the law. The Paper also places Manusmṛti's political philosophy within a comparative context, emphasizing its impact on subsequent Hindu political thinking and its significance in contemporary discussions over ethical governance. Finally, the study says that even though the book shows historical constraints and social hierarchies, Manusmṛti gives us a timeless idea of leadership based on duty, fairness, and compassion. Its notion of kingship continues to be a significant intellectual resource for comprehending the moral underpinnings of political authority within the Indian tradition.

India's M.A.N.A.V Vision: Redefining Global AI Governance Through Human-Centric Principles and Strategic Sovereignty

Dr. A. Shaji George, Dr. T. Baskar, Dr. M. M. Karthikeyan — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The M.A.N.A.V Vision, which was announced at the AI Impact Summit in India in February 2026, is a paradigm change in the field of AI governance. It puts human welfare, developmental equity and strategic sovereignty at the center stage. M.A.N.A.V -Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive AI, Valid and Legitimate Systems is not simple to place under the umbrella of techno-deterministic narratives that are prevalent in the Euro-Atlantic policy. It provides a new roadmap by integrating ethics into the industrial strategy, data rights and the infrastructure of the people. This article discusses the main concepts of M.A.N.A.V, the way it is being operationalized in the India AI Mission and Digital Public Infrastructure and the potential of this to change the global AI norms as seen through the prism of the Global South. The results indicate that M.A.N.A.V transforms the marginal issues of sovereignty and inclusion to the ethical pillars. Based on the constitutional principles and the goals of development, India is about to transform into a norm-entrepreneur, which will connect technology innovativeness with democratic responsiveness. Its success will depend on the strength of the institutions, regulatory coherence, and the capacity of India to demonstrate the fact that human-centred artificial intelligence can flourish together with the technological competitiveness.

Ergonomic Risk Assessment in Elementary School Students in Baja California, Mexico. An Analysis as First Step

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study evaluates one of the relevant factors in ergonomics: the postural habits of elementary school children who sometimes perform school activities in uncomfortable positions and carry heavy backpacks. The assessment was conducted in ten elementary schools (seven public and three private). It was observed that in all the participating schools, students experienced discomfort and muscle pain in their upper back over a three-month period. This was attributed to the heavy weight of their backpacks, poor posture at their desks in the classroom, and participation in recreational and sports activities outside the classroom. The study was conducted from January to December 2019.

Analysis of a Proposed Basic and With Low Cost of Seismic Sensor in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

An analysis as a purpose, was made about the design, elaboration and being used as a pilot test, of new automatic sensor to detect movements in a place of educative institution located in the Tijuana city and generates an alert of the possibility of presence of seismic events in this important city of the Baja California State, which is in the northwest of the Mexican Republic. This evaluation is very relevant, because in the last five years, diverse seismic events have occurred in this industrial city, with low intensity. This concern to researchers of seismic analysis, topography people and building persons that have a lot responsibility to build with security buildings in this important city of the Baja California State and Mexico. The new seismic sensor was tested in a school, with positive results, detecting in some periods of the investigation that was made in 2025.

Internal Marketing Analysis of Private Transportation Services in the Baja California State, Mexico. Case Study of the Uber and Didi Platforms

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Providing these services involves continuous interaction between the staff providing the service (Human Resources) and those requesting assistance (students). At some point in the process, gaps arise due to unintentional errors between what is requested and what is received, resulting in complaints that damage the department's image. This is exacerbated when these complaints go unresolved, either because they are not analyzed, or are considered common or unimportant, because user satisfaction surveys are not conducted, or because internal communication regarding management processes is unclear. This also impacts on the work environment in which Human Resources performs its activities and user satisfaction with the service provided, as the internal marketing actions to improve any type of daily activities. In this scientific study was evaluated the activities of services of two type of electronic platforms (Didi and Uber), in three cities of the Baja California State, located in the northwest of the Mexican Republic. This investigation was elaborated for the great quantity of complaints that occurred in the 2025 year, where this scientific study was realized.

Idea of Cubic Expectation and Derivation of Its Definition

Dhritikesh Chakrabarty — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In continuation to the concepts of arithmetic expectation, geometric expectation, harmonic expectation and quadratic expectation, concept of cubic expectation has been introduced in this article and defined in a similar manner on the basis of cubic mean. This article describes the concept and definition of cubic expectation.