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It is motivating to see that my research on "Effort Allocation in the Gig Economy" is acknowledged by our industry collaborators. Thanks to Selim Turki and Ivan Gorban for this fruitful collaboration, to my supervisor Sameer Hasija, and co-author Vivek Choudhary for their support and guidance. #IndustryAcademicCollaboration #TranslationalResearch #AppliedResearch #ResearchImpact

An overview of the Y2023 and some news what we are bringing to the market in 2024+!

As we progress through the year, it feels fitting to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the fruitful collaborations we've embarked upon with Careem and various universities across the region. While it may not align with the traditional timing of New Year's Eve for retrospectives, the achievements we've made together in applied research are worth highlighting. Over the past year, our collaborative efforts have led to the publication of three preprints, marking notable advancements in our quest for knowledge and innovation: 1. STEF-DHNet: Spatiotemporal External Factors Based Deep Hybrid Network for Enhanced Long-Term Taxi Demand Prediction - This work, in collaboration with LUMS, showcases a novel approach to improving taxi demand predictions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dyDwDqex 2. Do Recommendation Systems Work: A Field Experiment —This study, a collaborative inquiry between Careem and Vivek Choudhary, scrutinizes the efficacy of recommendation systems within a real-world context. Explore the findings: https://lnkd.in/d4cgBd7a 3. Unravelling the Implications of Effort Allocation in Gig Economy: A Study of Driver Relocation in Food Delivery - Another joint effort of Careem , Vivek Choudhary and Srishti Arora this paper delves into the gig economy's dynamics, focusing on driver relocation strategies in food delivery. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dfWJqqjj This progress serves as a testament to the power of collaboration between academia and industry, and it's just the beginning of our journey toward leveraging applied research for tangible impact. Such milestones could not have been achieved without the dedication and expertise of Selim Turki, Vivek Choudhary, Srishti Arora, Ahmed Tahir Shekhani, Sameer Hasija, Sheraz Hassan, Muhammad Tahir, Momin Uppal, Zubair Khalid, Zhenming Shi and Ramya Ramesh Together, we are witnessing a future where academic insights and industry practices converge for the greater good. Here's to continuing this exciting discovery, innovation, and collaboration journey. #Collaboration #Research #Innovation #Careem #AcademiaIndustryPartnership #AppliedResearch

Wrote on the critical challenges faced by the Indian healthcare system, and the impact of medical tourism on the local hospital infrastructure. Here's the link to the piece.

Despite its potential, many information services providers struggle to navigate GenAI’s complexities, hindering successful scaling. Our latest report uncovers key strategies to overcome barriers and gain a competitive edge in the industry. Explore the findings here: https://lnkd.in/e9ydwKBg

Looking back, there’s so much we wish we knew when we first started as therapists 🌱 From navigating boundaries to building a support system and finding a rhythm in this deeply human work, it’s a journey. No matter how far along you’re on this journey - you’re not alone. 💛 That’s why we created The Edge - a space by therapists, for therapists, to grow, learn, and support each other on this journey! Want to take this journey with us? Click here to know more - https://lnkd.in/gSAazSvT

ANEC Webinar ‘Safe products for all consumers – EC study on gender-responsive and inclusive standards’ Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:00am CET (Brussels time), online We are pleased to invite you to a new ANEC open webinar: ‘Safe products for all consumers – EC study on gender-responsive and inclusive standards’, taking place on Friday 8 March 2024 from 11h00 to 12h00 CET (Brussels time). We will be honoured to have Frauke Hoss from the European Commission (GROW.H.2) to present the recent “EU 2024 Study on inclusiveness of anthropometrics in European harmonised standards”, with ANEC’s Chiara Giovannini guiding you through this webinar. The initiative aims to gather informative and objective evidence about the extent to which the European harmonised standards (hENs) safeguard the general principle of equality and safety so that products are safe for the European population in all its diversity. Overall, the study aims to improve our understanding of the implications for safety and health caused by standards that do not sufficiently consider the diversity of anthropometric dimensions of human bodies. To this end, such standards need to be based on recent data that is representative of the EU population, both in the design and testing of products. To register for the webinar (by 8 March), please go to: https://lnkd.in/eiapQM9A. We look forward to having you join!

How to Salvage a Useful Process That Isn’t Working Anymore #commercewise. Share your thoughts about this. Upgrading your Brand New Adventure with @Commercewise. Let Commercewise bring this thoughts & ideas to your team, Book Dr. Tony Astro at www.commercewise.us.

Are you adapting to the shifting patterns of #HCP interactions? Watch our on-demand webinar to understand how interactive time with HCPs varies across the EU4, UK and US, as well as the balance of interactive channels. Gain strategic insights to navigate this changing landscape effectively. #IQVIAMIDAS #ChannelDynamics #OnDemandWebinar https://bit.ly/4cHfmmN

This years #StartSummit gave me some good food for thought. If you are not yet familiar with the Start Summit: It's a startup conference run by students (chapeau to the START Global team for that). Every year, the team attracts numerous thought leaders & around 7000 visitors. For me, it's one of the best conferences in the German-speaking area. And St. Gallen is a home game: I did my PhD University of St.Gallen & geographically it's practically next door to me. So of course I went there. I listened to numerous presentations & panels on both days of the conference. Surprisingly, a thought-provoking impulse came from one of the talks from which I had not expected it. That was on the first day, when Bryan Johnson spoke on the topic of "Don't Die! How to Live Forever". I was already familiar with Johnson from the media as the dude who made millions from an exit and is now using all his money to stop his own ageing process. Honestly, that didn't really matter to me. But his session was on the main stage and the contributions before and after his talk were interesting to me. So I stayed seated. And I have to say, Johnson surprised me. I imagined him to be a very vain and superficial guy, but Johnson shared some interesting (and profound) thoughts in the talk. He explained that his life revolves around #sleep and emphasises its importance. Sleep is something that a) I really enjoy doing, b) interests me as a subject, but c) often falls short during intense phases in my life (like the last months). I read Matthew Walker's book "Why we Sleep" and some of his striking examples and quotes have stuck with me, like: “If sleep does not serve an absolutely vital function, then it is the biggest mistake the evolution ever made!” - Matthew Walker I am therefore well aware of the importance of sleep for #health and cognitive functions. Nevertheless, I often don't manage to get to bed on time, mostly because I work till late. But in his talk at #Start24, Johnson gave me a good mind hack that I've been using for a week and that actually works for me, he said: “Reframe your identity that you are a professional sleeper. In the same way that each one of us everyday shows up to our meetings on time and apologises if we are two minutes late. So set your bedtime and show up on time, and if you are two minutes late, apologise.” - Bryan Johnson A simple hack, but it works for me. I'm always on time for meetings & now also for my sleep meetings ;) I try to sleep 7-7.5 hours a night. I've managed to do this quite well over the last week and it feels like my cognitive functions have improved significantly after sleeping so much, I'm much more focussed and my mood is also better. Cutting back on sleep is definitely the wrong way to go. Try to get enough sleep too! 👉 Click the notification bell 🔔 on my LinkedIn profile & subscribe to my weekly publication #MadeMeThink (see profile) to keep up with my curated content for visionaries, innovators, and critical thinkers 👈