Empowering women is central to achieving sustainable development and advancing social, economic, and environmental progress worldwide. This new volume presents a thoughtful and timely collection of scholarly perspectives and research studies by academics and activists dedicated to advancing gender equality and inclusive development.This book documents the progress of women’s empowerment across diverse sectors and geographic regions while also examining the persistent barriers that ...

This new volume explores the intricate relationship between gender dynamics and effective leadership in various contexts. Drawing on research and real-world examples, the book offers insights into how fostering gender equality can enhance leadership effectiveness, promote inclusive organizational cultures, and drive positive societal change. It goes beyond theoretical discussions, offering practical strategies and case studies that illustrate how gender-inclusive leadership positively impa...

Delving into ChatGPT’s architecture and ability to generate human-like text, chapters go beyond technical explanations, exploring the factors contributing to ChatGPT's widespread adoption and its significance in society and industry. The work showcases how ChatGPT has transformed conversational experiences, revolutionizing customer service, streamlining business processes, and enhancing user engagement across various domains. Authors address the potential pitfalls and ethical concerns asso...

With the goal to facilitate advancing gender equality in challenging times, this volume investigates gender inequality in several areas and advocates for equality of rights for men and women as a prerequisite for a peaceful, wealthy, and sustainable world.

Many contemporary business models are now completely based on the idea of a circular economy or sustainability, where they extensively use technology to save resources, become more efficient, and leave a smaller carbon footprint on the planet. Thus, this book aims to bring the discussion of global business transformation, which is a need of the hour, to the forefront and highlight the use of modern technology in actively aiding businesses to become more sustainable.Global Busin...

As with any digital technology, there are concerns about how new advancements may affect our health, safety, security, privacy, and economy. The metaverse has potential, but as with any other universe, whether it be physical or digital, it also faces challenges. It is currently undefinable; neither good nor bad can be applied to it, falling under a spectrum that can be either advantageous or harmful to those who engage in it.Focusing on the main issues presented by the metaverse, i...

The widespread digitalization of all aspects of life, including the disruption caused by the Internet and the invasion by artificial intelligence, necessitates rethinking educational transformation processes. The broader purpose of the digital transformation of education is to develop an effective educational system that fits the needs of the digital economy and guarantees easy access to information for stakeholders in this sector. Digital Transformation in Education: Emerging Markets and ...

This new volume provides a broad yet in-depth examination of the workplace challenges faced due to COVID-19 through the lens of emotional intelligence and the roles of leadership. Offering multiple perspectives—theoretical, philosophical, qualitative, and quantitative, this volume brings together many voices from leadership experts on how to effectively apply emotional intelligence principles and strategies to navigate the mental and psychological challenges facing the workforce as well as...

This timely volume throws light on the challenges faced by the higher education industry during the disruption from the pandemic and offers solutions for the future of higher education. It discusses methodological approaches that look at how the pandemic fostered the rise of e-learning, blended and virtual learning, and teachers’ changing roles. The book examines the role of teaching-learning practices in the era of COVID-19, the impact of digital learning on students, and the psychologica...

This book provides a comprehensive guide on integrating sustainability into organizational strategy, HR practices, and overall business growth. It begins by highlighting the importance of aligning business strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve a balance between economic progress and environmental responsibility. The shift from traditional HR to sustainable HR is a central theme of the book. It explores how companies can prioritize long-term workforce well-bein...

LIFE SKILLS endeavours to elaborate on the essentials of soft skills and their essence in life, both in personal and professional. It includes ten critical skills like articulation, time management, and negotiation that have been exemplified and described through an eclectic collection of relevant mythological and parallel contemporary stories. Supplemented with group activities and vocabulary that pertains to a particular skill, Life Skills help its readers assimilate and practice each skill...

New York Times bestselling author Eckhart Tolle — Learn the transformative power of living in the nowAttaining Eckhart Tolle’s state of presence: In Stillness Speaks, Eckhart Tolle illuminates the fundamental elements of his teaching, addressing the needs of the modern seeker by drawing from all spiritual traditions. At the core of the book is what the author calls “the state of presence,” a living in the ‘now’ that is both intens...