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  • GenAI in Higher Education

    Ethical Frontiers, Challenge and Sustainable Pathways
    • 1st Edition
    • Upasana Gitanjali Singh
    • English
    GenAI in Higher Education: Ethical Frontiers, Challenge and Sustainable Pathways fills a critical gap in discussing generative AI’s ethical impact on higher education. With AI adoption accelerating, the book provides a resource that offers clear, actionable guidance on implementing AI responsibly, focusing on academic integrity, fairness, and governance. It helps to ensure that AI is a tool for inclusive, transparent, and sustainable learning.

  • Neuroscience for Sleep Medicine Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 303
    • English
    Neuroscience for Sleep Medicine series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Community Trees and Forests

    Improving Environmental and Human Well-Being
    • 1st Edition
    • David J. Nowak
    • English
    Improving Environmental and Human Health with Community Trees and Forests provides the latest and most comprehensive information on community forests globally, how these trees improve human health and well-being, the value of community trees, and what local land managers, from the lot to regional scale, could do to improve the benefits provided by community trees. It offers a complete understanding of the benefits and costs associated with trees in cities and how these benefits occur. This book facilitates the creation of sustainable community forests that provide optimal benefits to individuals and society.It takes a systems approach, focusing on the forest population rather than the individual tree, and providing information on the best tree species and designs to produce optimal effects. The book is divided into three major sections: The Basics, Urban Forest Benefits, and Improving the Urban Environment with Trees. It covers how cities affect our local environment, the monetary value of trees, and specific steps that land managers should follow to manage and improve their local tree and forest population. This comprehensive resource is valuable for city forest and park managers, policy makers, regional managers, and non-profit groups.

  • International Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics

    • 3rd Edition
    • Volume 14
    • Hilary Nesi + 1 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics, 14 Volume Set is the most authoritative, comprehensive and international reference work of its kind. Ground-breaking in its sheer scope – the 2nd edition had almost 3,000 chapters – no other linguistics reference work matches it for sheer broadness of coverage. Over the years it has been a much-loved and invaluable resource for researchers, academics, students and professionals in linguistics, anthropology, education, psychology, language acquisition and pathology, cognitive science, sociology and media/cultural studies. Led by a brand new and outstanding international editorial team, the 3rd edition will be thoroughly modernized to address the considerable growth and development in this field since the previous edition published in 2005. Existing chapters will be revised and updated, obsolete material removed and approximately 300 brand-new chapters will be commissioned to cover newer areas of research such as machine learning and natural language processing. Significant multimedia such as high-quality figures, audio files (highlighting differences in accent and dialects within languages) will be available to complement the text content, and chapters will follow a consistent chapter template in order to provide a logical reading experience for the user. The end-result will be an outstanding and market-leading reference work: modern, fully up to date, easy to navigate via its electronic platform, and logistically and consistently structured. Once again it will be the perfect resource for the modern-day language scholar.

  • Mindful Self-Care for Clinicians and Caregivers

    A Group Facilitator's Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Martin Lumpkin + 2 more
    • English
    Clinicians and caregivers face high risks of burnout, stress, and emotional fatigue from the demands of giving care to those in need over time. Mindfulness-based interventions can promote self-care and reduce caregiver burden. Mindful Self-Care for Clinicians and Caregivers (MSCC) offers participants the opportunity to access the privileges of caregiving and to enhance resilience and well-being.This practical, evidence-based guide supports facilitators of groups focused on Mindful Self-Care for Clinicians and Caregivers . This guide is developed by experienced mental health professionals and scholars, and offers the following key features:Step-by-ste... session guides for in-person and virtual delivery of MSCCDownloadable resources: participant handouts, audio meditations, videos, and visual aidsFacilitation tips and strategies for common challengesCultural considerations and adaptable group structuresTheoretica... and empirical foundations including hypotheses and methods for researchers and studentsFlexible use for group facilitation or individual self-studyThe guide also explores the emotional demands of caregiving and offers models to understand and promote Mindful Self-Care for Clinicians and Caregivers. An online companion site provides multimedia support for facilitators.Whether used in clinical settings, in educating practitioners, or for personal growth, this guide promotes sustainable, compassionate caregiving and self-care through learning the fundamental skills of mindful practice.

  • Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

    Current Practice and Future Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Anthony M. Pagano + 1 more
    • English
    Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Current Practice and Future Applications, Second Edition analyzes the implications of these technologies in a variety of supply chain settings, including block chain, Internet of Things (IoT), inventory optimization, and medical supply chain. This book outlines how technologies are being utilized for product planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution, workflow, maintenance, the environment, and in health and safety. Readers will gain a better understanding of the implications of these technologies with respect to value creation, operational effectiveness, investment level, technical migration and general industry acceptance.The book identifies emerging supply chain technologies, and trends in technology acceptance and utilization levels across various industry sectors. It includes contributions from experts in their fields to illustrate how technology can be applied in a variety of areas including manufacturing, equipment distribution, retail, aerospace repair and maintenance, and medical supply chain. Also included are chapters on cutting edge exponential technologies, principals for implementing technological change in supply chain management, and future estimates of technology in supply chain. This second edition updates this constantly changing area.

  • Uneven Urban and Regional Growth

    Global Urbanization, Regional Economies and Local Dynamics
    • 1st Edition
    • Luca Salvati
    • English
    Uneven Urban and Regional Growth: Global Urbanization, Regional Economies and Local Dynamics examines the links between economic growth, metropolitan development, and environmental sustainability in advanced economies. Focusing on urban areas as hubs of innovation and social change, the book explores how social and environmental factors intersect with economic processes. It advocates for new governance strategies that promote sustainable growth through inclusive policies and integrated urban tools. Drawing on regional economics, it offers a comparative analysis of settlement patterns and spatial planning, emphasizing multilevel governance to address social inequalities and contemporary urban challenges effectively.Structur... in three sections, the book begins with a global-to-regional perspective on urbanization and economic dynamics, featuring analyses of uneven economic growth, urban-rural dynamics, and urbanization trends supported by global statistics and case studies from the United States, Iran, and Italy. The second section delves into socio-demographic drivers of urbanization at the regional and district levels, including population dynamics, family patterns, migration, and environmental health indicators in Mediterranean contexts. The final section focuses on local planning and territorial factors influencing urbanization, addressing topics such as landscape quality, labor markets, sustainable regional development, port infrastructure economics, and gendered urban spaces. Richly illustrated with photographs, graphs, maps, and case studies, the book integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from applied economics, geography, sociology, demography, planning, and socio-environmental sciences.

  • Neuroscience for Sleep Medicine Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 302
    • English
    Neuroscience for Sleep Medicine series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Words Have Bodies

    Exploring Language in Virtual Environments
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 84
    • English
    Discover the dynamic intersection of language, technology, and virtual worlds in Words Have Bodies. This innovative volume explores how language functions and transforms within digital environments—from online communities and social media to immersive virtual spaces. Featuring cutting-edge research and thought-provoking insights, it examines how virtual environments shape communication, identity, and social interactions. Perfect for scholars, technologists, and digital enthusiasts, this book offers a comprehensive look at the power of language in shaping our digital realities and the future of human interaction in virtual spaces. Unlock new perspectives on how words take on new forms and meanings in the digital age.

  • Advances in Motivation Science

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13
    • English
    Advances in Motivation Science explores the latest theories, research, and applications in the field of motivation. This volume brings together leading experts to discuss new developments, innovative methodologies, and emerging trends that deepen our understanding of what drives human behavior. Covering topics such as goal setting, self-regulation, achievement, and social influences, the book offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in the science of motivation.

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