Intellectual, Scientific, and Educational Influences on Sustainability Research
Intellectual, Scientific, and Educational Influences on Sustainability Research

Author: Turvey, Rosario Adapon

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-06-28

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1522573038

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Over the last few decades, the new discipline of sustainability science (SS) has evolved with a phenomenal rise in knowledge production, research, and publications, as well as the development of new academic programs and creation of centers and scientific communities, networks, and organizations. With pressing global environmental issues in the 21st century, SS has become an influential discipline and important subject of intellectual inquiry that deserves support from the academy and scientific communities worldwide to find solutions to global problems such as climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss. Intellectual, Scientific, and Educational Influences on Sustainability Research is a concise and authoritative book that fills the crucial and unmet need for educational materials that integrates theoretical foundations, methodological basis, and practice in the science of sustainability. The goal of the book is to increase accessibility and use of educational and scientific knowledge among academic and non-academic audiences as it assembles the wisdom and insights from up-to-date scholarship and advances in this new discipline. Highlighting various topics such as biodiversity, public transportation, and human development, it is ideal for environmentalists, ecologists, technology developers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.

Sustainability in Higher Education
Sustainability in Higher Education

Author: J. Paulo Davim

Publisher: Chandos Publishing

Published: 2015-08-24

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0081003757

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Support in higher education is an emerging area of great interest to professors, researchers and students in academic institutions. Sustainability in Higher Education provides discussions on the exchange of information between different aspects of sustainability in higher education. This book includes chapter contributions from authors who have provided case studies on various areas of education for sustainability. - Focus on sustainability - Present studies in aspects related with higher education - Explores a variety of educational aspects from an sustainable perspective

Visibilities and Invisibilities in Smart Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Visibilities and Invisibilities in Smart Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: McKenna, H. Patricia

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-06-11

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 179983851X

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Throughout history, humanity has sought the betterment of its communities. In the 21st century, humanity has technology on its side in the process of improving its cities. Smart cities make their improvements by gathering real-world data in real time. Still, there are many complexities that many do not catch—they are invisible. It is important to understand how people make sense at the urban level and in extra-urban spaces of the combined complexities of invisibilities and visibilities in their environments, interactions, and infrastructures enabled through their own enhanced awareness together with aware technologies that are often embedded, pervasive, and ambient. This book probes the visible and invisible dimensions of emerging understandings of smart cities and regions in the context of more aware people interacting with each other and through more aware and pervasive technologies. Visibilities and Invisibilities in Smart Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities contributes to the research literature for urban theoretical spaces, methodologies, and applications for smart and responsive cities; the evolving of urban theory and methods for 21st century cities and urbanities; and the formulation of a conceptual framework for associated methodologies and theoretical spaces. This work explores the relationships between variables using a case study approach combined with an explanatory correlational design. It is based on an urban research study conducted from mid-2015 to mid-2020 that spanned multiple countries across three continents. The book is split into four sections: introduction to the concepts of visible and invisible, frameworks for understanding the interplay of the two concepts, associated and evolving theory and methods, and extending current research as opportunities in smart city environments and regions. Covering topics including human geography, smart cities, and urban planning, this book is essential for urban planners, designers, city officials, community agencies, business managers and owners, academicians, researchers, and students, including those who work across multiple domains such as architecture, environmental design, human-computer interaction, human geography, information technology, sociology, and affective computing.

Research Anthology on Ecosystem Conservation and Preserving Biodiversity
Research Anthology on Ecosystem Conservation and Preserving Biodiversity

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-04-08

Total Pages: 1915

ISBN-13: 1668456796

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In today’s rapidly evolving world, it has never been more critical to consider key environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and endangered species. Society faces an unknown future where the fate of the environment is continuously in flux based on current preservation initiatives that governments develop. In order to ensure the world is protected moving forward, further study on the importance of securing environments, ecosystems, and species is necessary to successfully implement change. The Research Anthology on Ecosystem Conservation and Preserving Biodiversity considers the best practices and strategies for protecting our current ecosystems as well as the potential ramifications of failing to implement policies. Society is at a crossroads where if we continue to ignore the danger and warning signs brought about by environmental issues, we will be unable to maintain a healthy environment. Covering essential topics such as extinction, climate change, and pollution, this major reference work is ideal for scientists, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, policymakers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Impact of Digitalization on Education and Social Sustainability
Impact of Digitalization on Education and Social Sustainability

Author: Siyal, Saeed

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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The integration of learning, digitalization, and social sustainability has given rise to a host of challenges that demand urgent attention. Chief among these is the digital divide, a growing gap that threatens to deepen societal inequalities by restricting access to essential educational resources. Privacy concerns stemming from increased digitalization, coupled with the potential biases in algorithms form a complex set of obstacles. The transformative potential of technology in education is undeniable, yet the disparities in access and the risks associated with data privacy and algorithmic biases pose formidable hurdles to achieving a truly equitable and socially sustainable learning environment. Impact of Digitalization on Education and Social Sustainability emerges as a timely response to these challenges, offering a nuanced exploration of the intersection between learning, digitalization, and social sustainability. The book presents a comprehensive understanding of the issues at play, dissecting the challenges and opportunities. It advocates for a collaborative effort to bridge the digital divide and underscores the importance of addressing privacy concerns. By examining the potential of digital tools for personalized learning, global collaboration, and innovative teaching methods, the book charts a course toward reshaping education for a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Companion to Environmental Studies
Companion to Environmental Studies

Author: Noel Castree

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 958

ISBN-13: 131727587X

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Companion to Environmental Studies presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the key issues, debates, concepts, approaches and questions that together define environmental studies today. The intellectually wide-ranging volume covers approaches in environmental science all the way through to humanistic and post-natural perspectives on the biophysical world. Though many academic disciplines have incorporated studying the environment as part of their curriculum, only in recent years has it become central to the social sciences and humanities rather than mainly the geosciences. ‘The environment’ is now a keyword in everything from fisheries science to international relations to philosophical ethics to cultural studies. The Companion brings these subject areas, and their distinctive perspectives and contributions, together in one accessible volume. Over 150 short chapters written by leading international experts provide concise, authoritative and easy-to-use summaries of all the major and emerging topics dominating the field, while the seven part introductions situate and provide context for section entries. A gateway to deeper understanding is provided via further reading and links to online resources. Companion to Environmental Studies offers an essential one-stop reference to university students, academics, policy makers and others keenly interested in ‘the environmental question’, the answer to which will define the coming century.

Global Approaches to Sustainability Through Learning and Education
Global Approaches to Sustainability Through Learning and Education

Author: Al-Sartawi, Abdalmuttaleb M.A. Musleh

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-08-30

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1799800644

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Unequal distribution of wealth, poverty, pollution, and gender inequality are just a few of the problems we face and struggle to eliminate. Sustainable development offers a long-term holistic solution to these problems through meeting the needs of the current generation without endangering the capability of future generations in meeting their own needs. Sustainable education or education for sustainability is a transformative learning paradigm that prepares learners and provides them with knowledge, ethical awareness, skills, values, and attitudes to achieve sustainable goals. Global Approaches to Sustainability Through Learning and Education is a comprehensive academic publication that facilitates a greater understanding of sustainable development and fosters a culture of sustainability through learning and education. Highlighting a range of topics such as ethics, game-based learning, and knowledge management, this book is ideal for teachers, environmentalists, higher education faculty, activists, curriculum developers, academicians, researchers, professionals, administrators, and policymakers.

Sustainability
Sustainability

Author: Tom Theis

Publisher:

Published: 2018-01-23

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 9781680921533

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With "Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation," first and second-year college students are introduced to this expanding new field, comprehensively exploring the essential concepts from every branch of knowldege - including engineering and the applied arts, natural and social sciences, and the humanities. As sustainability is a multi-disciplinary area of study, the text is the product of multiple authors drawn from the diverse faculty of the University of Illinois: each chapter is written by a recognized expert in the field.

International Handbook of Research on Environmental Education
International Handbook of Research on Environmental Education

Author: Robert B. Stevenson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0415892384

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This handbook illuminates the most important concepts, findings and theories from EE research, critically examining its progression, current debates, what is still missing from the research agenda, and where that agenda might be headed. Published for the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development
Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development

Author: Mishra, Brojo Kishore

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-09-18

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13:

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In today's world, the pressing challenges of sustainable development and societal progress demand innovative solutions that harness the power of science and technology. From climate change to resource depletion and social inequalities, the urgency to find sustainable, intelligent, and ethical approaches has never been greater. Academic scholars and researchers play a crucial role in driving these advancements but often struggle to find comprehensive resources that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. The need of the hour is a definitive guide that unites expertise from diverse disciplines and offers practical insights into leveraging sustainable science and intelligent technologies to create meaningful societal development. Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development, edited by Brojo Kishore Mishra of GIET University, India, is the much-awaited solution to the challenges faced by academic scholars and researchers. This persuasive book brings together an esteemed collection of leading experts, academics, and industry professionals, all dedicated to addressing global challenges through the lens of applied sciences and intelligent technology applications. By presenting a wide range of innovative topics, such as renewable energy, smart healthcare, sustainable finance, and more, the book serves as a comprehensive resource that empowers scholars with actionable knowledge and innovative ideas. The book not only covers the theoretical aspects but also delves into the ethical considerations essential in shaping the future. In a world increasingly dependent on technology, it is vital to ensure that societal development aligns with principles of inclusivity, fairness, and environmental responsibility. With a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book provides a clear roadmap for scholars to contribute meaningfully to global progress. By offering concrete examples and real-world case studies, the book enables researchers to grasp the potential impact of their work, fostering collaborations that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development is the go-to resource for academic scholars, scientists, researchers, innovators, industry professionals, and students who seek to be effective in the world. As a comprehensive guide that blends sustainable science and intelligent technologies with ethical considerations, this book equips its readers to create tangible solutions that address pressing global challenges. Through collective knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration, this book stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for driving meaningful societal development, paving the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future.