Books published by IGI Global

In today's modern world, it is crucial to ensure diversity and inclusion are present in all forms of education. This can be particularly difficult to achieve in virtual learning environments as educators and students adjust to this new way of teaching and learning. Further study on how schools and institutions across the globe are promoting diversity in online environments is necessary to discover the best practices and ensure education as a whole remains inclusive. Comparative Research on Diversity in Virtual Learning: Eastern vs. Western Perspectives collects lived experiences of stakeholders from different countries regarding their experiences with teaching in diverse virtual learning environments. The book identifies characteristics of diversity in virtual online learning and explores the best practices of teaching and learning in said environments. Importantly, the reference covers experiences from both Eastern and Western countries and compares the challenges and opportunities afforded to both. Covering topics such as student engagement, computational thinking, and diverse environments, this reference work is ideal for teachers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

The COVID-19 pandemic was an extreme exogenous shock that had an adverse impact on every facet of human lives, including business. However, the pandemic has also provided an opportunity for companies to alter their business models by adopting digitalization, innovative customer interfaces, and innovative cost and revenue structures. In order to continue not only surviving but thriving through the effects of the pandemic, businesses will have to further improve and realign their models to engage clients, reskill their workforce, and advance the use of supportive technologies. Cases on Emerging Market Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic provides a set of case studies on corporate and functional strategies adopted by firms irrespective of their industry, ownership type, or size. It highlights the innovative approaches of dealing with crises to survive and sustain the performances that better suit the unique requirements of the pandemic. Covering topics such as crisis management, innovative management strategy, and social entrepreneurship, this book is an essential resource for business leaders, government organizations, hospital administration, educational administration, computer scientists, researchers, and academicians.

The global shift of the business world and the way the workforce navigates jobs is a powerful consequence of the global pandemic. Moreover, occupational health and safety initiatives are at the forefront of managerial discussions. Workplace trends show that the flexibility and adaptability demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic may prove to offer organizations new insights into employee recruitment, retention, and production. Leadership Strategies for the Hybrid Workforce: Best Practices for Fostering Employee Safety and Significance shares the strategies and best practices in making employees feel valued and significant-a key factor in both employee recruitment and retention and one that goes far beyond mere pay increases. It uses lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss these new organizational strategies. Covering topics such as digital change, employee significance, and organizational DNA, this book is an essential resource for business leaders, students and educators of higher education, human resource managers, CEOs, managers, researchers, and academicians.

School discipline is a leading cause of inequities in educational opportunities and contributes to the achievement gap. To understand where these disparities originate and what can be done to ensure students have an equal education, further study must be done. It is crucial for schools and educators to adjust their discipline policies in order to promote social change and support the learning of all students. Approaching Disparities in School Discipline: Theory, Research, Practice, and Social Change considers theory, research, methods, results, and discussions about social change and describes the school discipline quandary by presenting numerous frameworks for understanding disparities in school discipline. Covering a range of topics such as cultural bias, education reform, and school suspensions, this reference work is ideal for academicians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Women, though historically oppressed, have always played a crucial role in global communities. As more women are taking leadership positions in social, political, and business roles, it is essential to examine the way in which these women impact cultural development and societal progression. In some cases, these women community leaders' impact goes beyond their communities and affect transformative cultural change globally. Women Community Leaders and Their Impact as Global Changemakers examines how communities change based on cultural resilience advocates. It examines female leaders of local communities making an impact that either could be replicated at a global level or impact on a global scale. Covering topics such as governmental transformation, human rights, and social change through technology, this premier reference source is a dynamic resource for feminists, governmental organizations, libraries, students and educators of higher education, entrepreneurs, leaders in business, non-profit organizations empowering women and girls, researchers, and academicians.

Explores various ways to empower educators to design and implement a curriculum that incorporates global citizen education. Covering a range of topics such as global issues and academic migration, this major reference work is ideal for academics, industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, scholars, instructors, and students.

Discusses the technological advances in circular economy practices, which provide better results for both economic growth and environmental sustainability. The book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the applications of blockchain technology.

Presents the developments, emerging technologies, and challenges in pediatric and adolescent medicine. The book also explains adolescent health management and promotion as well as recent discoveries on childhood development, covering topics such as media consumption, neuro-developmental disorders, and health promotion.

Combines theoretical efforts and empirical research to contribute to the debate on museum management in a digital context. The book further observes, tracks, and assesses the ongoing changes brought on by digital solutions.

Discusses cyberattacks, security, and safety measures to protect data and presents the shortcomings faced by researchers and practitioners due to the unavailability of information about the Dark Web. Attacker techniques in these Dark Web environments are highlighted, along with intrusion detection practices and crawling of hidden content.

Provides information on Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) concepts and how they can be used in course development to improve student learning and performance. The book focuses on bringing positive learning experiences to college students, especially first-generation students, which can lead to higher levels of academic success.

Offers insights on the connection between artificial reefs and the tourism industry in order to encourage the sharing of experiences and development of new innovative possibilities that create value for society. The book presents the experiences, testimonies, and innovations of those who work closely with artificial reefs.

Explores the relationship between the aviation industry and digitalization. The book studies the effects of digitalization and the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry. It offers both empirical and theoretical information to analyse the future of the industry.

Investigates the impact of emerging technologies in journalism and how audiences engage with these technologies and news content in innovative ways. Identity and community are analysed historically and culturally within the larger body of cultural and media studies.

Discusses the technological advances in circular economy practices, which provide better results for both economic growth and environmental sustainability. The book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the applications of blockchain technology.

Prepares school counselors to manage the challenges they may face in preschool through high school environments. The book provides real-life examples and case descriptions as well as strategies for preventing and responding to social and emotional problems, improving educational outcomes, and providing an inclusive school counseling program.

Presents emerging ideas and insights from experts, academics, and professionals on the role media and new media plays in terrorist propaganda from a critical international perspective. The book examines the historical relation between media and terror and analyzes the difficulties and obstacles presented in the 21st century.

Provides security techniques and measures to e-governance applications. The book further discusses emerging technologies in the cybersecurity field as well as the specific uses they have to e-government technologies.

Analyses renewable energy sources using current mathematical methods and techniques and provides advanced knowledge on key opportunities and challenges. The book discusses current and trending mathematical methods, tests their validity and verification, and considers their practical application in the field.

Provides information on Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) concepts and how they can be used in course development to improve student learning and performance. The book focuses on bringing positive learning experiences to college students, especially first-generation students, which can lead to higher levels of academic success.

Highlights the need for greater focus on the research and analysis required to obtain the right kind of information pertaining to the effective business development of an organisation. The publication covers a rage of topics, including business planning, information systems, and competitive advantage.

Highlights the types of research, research designs, and exemplar studies that were successful in producing changes and improvements in the longitudinal partnerships the author founded and directed. Chapters reveal what worked and why it worked along with brief descriptions of the exemplar studies that served as catalysts for change.

Enhances the understanding and knowledge of the new ecosystems emerging in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Chapters provide the knowledge and understanding of current challenges and new capabilities and solutions having been researched, developed, and applied within the industry to drive sustainable automation for innovation and productivity.

"This book provides theoretical and applied frameworks for educators who seek to improve their understanding of evidence-based strategies to embed social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) practices into sustainable and measurable high impact systems"--

Provides an in-depth analysis on the use of available technology solutions, instructional design methods, and assessment techniques in the context of standards and regulations in classroom or counseling settings. Chapters contain theoretical analyses, practical information, and case studies.