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Merging Fact & Fiction in War Comics: Diversity, Identity and Social Injustice (2024)
Book Chapter
Donald, I., Austin, H., & Pittner, F. Merging Fact & Fiction in War Comics: Diversity, Identity and Social Injustice. In Battle Lines Drawn: War Comics since 1914

This abstract discusses how war comics portray the historical record through a theoretical and conceptual textual model - the 3A Framework (3AF) which considers the representation of historical accuracy, authenticity and account (Donald & Reid, 2023)... Read More about Merging Fact & Fiction in War Comics: Diversity, Identity and Social Injustice.

Navigating Success: Unveiling the Power of Transferable Skills in Project Management and Future Workplace (2024)
Book Chapter
Okonkwo, O. V., Ogunsakin, B. A., Doargajudhur, M. S., Hosanoo, Z. A., & Critchley, B. (2024). Navigating Success: Unveiling the Power of Transferable Skills in Project Management and Future Workplace. In G. Huzooree, & H. C. Chandan (Eds.), Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation (269-296). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8.ch009

The employability of project management (PM) graduates was a common topic of discussion in the past decade. Employers are constantly looking for graduates who can thrive in the challenging, complex, and ever-changing project environment. In response,... Read More about Navigating Success: Unveiling the Power of Transferable Skills in Project Management and Future Workplace.

Fostering Critical Soft Skills of Graduates for Employability and Professional Growth (2024)
Book Chapter
Huzooree, G., Soupramanien, L. D. B., & Rughoobur-Seetah, S. (2025). Fostering Critical Soft Skills of Graduates for Employability and Professional Growth. In A. Huzooree, & H. Chandan (Eds.), Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation (69-120). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8.ch003

In the 21st century's evolving professional landscape, graduate employability and growth rely on critical soft skills. This chapter explores these essential soft skills for success in dynamic workplaces, emphasizing their growing importance. Employer... Read More about Fostering Critical Soft Skills of Graduates for Employability and Professional Growth.

Empowering Students for the 21st Century Through Digital Literacy (2024)
Book Chapter
Huzooree, G., & Soupramanien, L. D. B. (2025). Empowering Students for the 21st Century Through Digital Literacy. In A. Huzooree, & H. Chandan (Eds.), Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation (161-200). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8.ch005

The rapid advancements in technology have profoundly transformed how students engage and approach learning, leading to a digital revolution in education. This shift is marked by the integration of new technologies and the digitization of educational... Read More about Empowering Students for the 21st Century Through Digital Literacy.

Navigating the Impact of Digital Technologies on the Multigenerational Workforce in the Post-Covid Work Environment (2024)
Book Chapter
Doargajudhur, M., & Baboo, S. (in press). Navigating the Impact of Digital Technologies on the Multigenerational Workforce in the Post-Covid Work Environment. In M. Anshari, M. Nabil Almunawar, & P. Ordóñez de Pablos (Eds.), Impacts of Digital Technologies Across Generations. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-6366-9

In the wake of the pandemic, the workplace dynamics has changed significantly, particularly, the integration of digital technologies. The new workplace is also experiencing changes in its demographics as this is the first time in history that five ge... Read More about Navigating the Impact of Digital Technologies on the Multigenerational Workforce in the Post-Covid Work Environment.

Navigating Success: Unveiling the Power of Transferable Skills in Project Management and Future Workplace (2024)
Book Chapter
Okonkwo, O., Ogunsakin, B., Doargajudhur, M., Hosanoo, Z., & Critchley, B. (in press). Navigating Success: Unveiling the Power of Transferable Skills in Project Management and Future Workplace. In Revitalizing Student Skills for Workforce Preparation. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3856-8

The employability of Project Management (PM) graduates was a common topic of discussion in the past decade. Employers are constantly looking for graduates who can thrive in the challenging, complex, and ever-changing project environment. In response,... Read More about Navigating Success: Unveiling the Power of Transferable Skills in Project Management and Future Workplace.

Bioplastic Based Multifunctional Conductive Blend Nanocomposites (2024)
Book Chapter
Salehiyan, R., & Soleymani Eil Bakhtiari, S. (2024). Bioplastic Based Multifunctional Conductive Blend Nanocomposites. In Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-95486-0.00064-8

Bio-based plastics have become popular among researchers and industries due to their potential contributions towards a more sustainable environment. Up to date, there have been numerous studies around development of bioplastics and their future appli... Read More about Bioplastic Based Multifunctional Conductive Blend Nanocomposites.

Selective Integration: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities for Social Media Use in Teaching Across Disciplines (2024)
Book Chapter
Demeke, W. (2024). Selective Integration: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities for Social Media Use in Teaching Across Disciplines. In Transforming School Systems Through Assessment, Technology, and Non-Traditional Learning Methods (101-130). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8130-4.ch005

Social media's integration into higher education is profound, serving as a dynamic tool for enhancing teaching and learning processes. While social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram cater to both educational content and social connectivity,... Read More about Selective Integration: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities for Social Media Use in Teaching Across Disciplines.

Safe Prescribing and Monitoring in the Older Person (2024)
Book Chapter
Mair, A. R., Mair, A. R., Hilmer, S., & Kouladjian O’Donnell, L. (2024). Safe Prescribing and Monitoring in the Older Person. In J. Jose, A. R. Cox, & V. Paudyal (Eds.), Principles and Practice of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety (459-482). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51089-2_20

This chapter will consider the main factors that increase the risk of adverse drug reactions and events in older people. This will include changes in physiology that affect the older person. It will also outline how older people should be prioritized... Read More about Safe Prescribing and Monitoring in the Older Person.

Polypharmacy and Deprescribing (2024)
Book Chapter
Mair, A. R., Jordon, M., & Mullan, J. (2024). Polypharmacy and Deprescribing. In J. Jose, A. R. Cox, & V. Paudyal (Eds.), Principles and Practice of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety (405-435). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51089-2_18

Polypharmacy contributes to medication-related harm. Medication-related harm accounts for approximately 9% of hospital admissions worldwide, and it is estimated that many of these hospitalisations are preventable. It is therefore important to conside... Read More about Polypharmacy and Deprescribing.

Building Knowledge of the Game to Make Effective Decisions (2024)
Book Chapter
Mascarenhas, D. R. D. (2024). Building Knowledge of the Game to Make Effective Decisions. In T. Webb, D. J. Hancock, P. Phillips, & J. K. Tingle (Eds.), Managing and Developing Sports Officials: Officiating Excellence (127-138). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003370987-15

This chapter provides a synopsis of the research into decision making, highlighting the different types of decisions that sports officials are confronted with. Focusing primarily on more subjective decisions, I discuss the importance of having an off... Read More about Building Knowledge of the Game to Make Effective Decisions.

‘It’s NOT in the Game’ – Commemoration and Commerce in EA Sports FIFA Franchise (2024)
Book Chapter
Donald, I. ‘It’s NOT in the Game’ – Commemoration and Commerce in EA Sports FIFA Franchise. In The Interactive Past Re-Imagined: New Horizons of Video Games, History, and Archaeology. Sidestone Press

In 2023 witnessed a seismic shift in the world of virtual football as the licensing agreement between EA Sports and FIFA (the governing body of football) that had existed since 1993 came to an end and it was announced that going forward FIFA (the gam... Read More about ‘It’s NOT in the Game’ – Commemoration and Commerce in EA Sports FIFA Franchise.

An Overview of Electrical Vehicle and Smart Grid Technology (2024)
Book Chapter
Mas’ud, A. A., Wirba, A. V., Muhammad Sukki, F., & Sha’aban, Y. A. (2024). An Overview of Electrical Vehicle and Smart Grid Technology. In A. Yunusa-Kaltungo (Ed.), Key Themes in Energy Management (71-90). Springer Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58086-4_5

This chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the present state of knowledge regarding future interactions between electric vehicles (EVs) and the smart grid. In particular, the integration of smart infrastructure with renewable energy sources (R... Read More about An Overview of Electrical Vehicle and Smart Grid Technology.

The First World War in the 1920s (2024)
Book Chapter
Frayn, A. The First World War in the 1920s. In The 1920s: A Decade of Modern British Fiction. Bloomsbury Publishing

A survey of First World War literature in the 1920s.

Assessment Authenticity: Bridging the Gap between Academia and the Workplace for Diverse Learners - Evolution and Examples (2024)
Book Chapter
Doargajudhur, M., Naraidoo, S., & Zaung, N. (2024). Assessment Authenticity: Bridging the Gap between Academia and the Workplace for Diverse Learners - Evolution and Examples. In L. Marron (Ed.), Cases on Authentic Assessment in Higher Education. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1001-4

Innovative approaches to assessment design are an important aspect of this educational era. The new paradigm emphasizes a major consideration which is the validity of assessment tasks in adequately representing the intended learning outcomes. There i... Read More about Assessment Authenticity: Bridging the Gap between Academia and the Workplace for Diverse Learners - Evolution and Examples.

Navigating the Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Transformation Landscape in the Education 5.0 Era (2024)
Book Chapter
Naraidoo, S., Doargajudhur, M., Hosanoo, Z., & Zaung, N. (2024). Navigating the Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Transformation Landscape in the Education 5.0 Era. In Teaching and Assessment in the Era of Education 5.0 (1-23). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3045-6.ch001

The digital age requires the adoption of innovative techniques in all spheres of life including education. In a similar vein, the Industrial Revolution called for innovative workforce skills centered around strong service orientation, creativity, col... Read More about Navigating the Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Transformation Landscape in the Education 5.0 Era.

Timber And Wood-based products (2024)
Book Chapter
D'Amico, B. (2024). Timber And Wood-based products. In F. Fu, & D. Richardson (Eds.), Structural Design of Buildings: Elemental Design (77-119). ICE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1680/sdb.95735.077

Timber has been used as a structural material for many centuries and a renewed interest in (and calls for) a greater use in construction is now observed. This has been mostly the result of an increasingly wider body of literature claiming the superio... Read More about Timber And Wood-based products.

Scotland: CRPD and Mental Health Legislation (2024)
Book Chapter
Stavert, J. (2024). Scotland: CRPD and Mental Health Legislation. In N. Gill, & N. Sartorius (Eds.), Mental Health and Human Rights: The Challenges of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Mental Health Care (153-165). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52179-9_11

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) challenges the foundations of mental health legislation. The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has stated that non-consensual psychiatric measures reinforce inequalit... Read More about Scotland: CRPD and Mental Health Legislation.

From Music Higher Education to the Festival Stage: Questioning the Neoliberal Environments of Scottish Jazz (2024)
Book Chapter
Raine, S., & Medbøe, H. (2024). From Music Higher Education to the Festival Stage: Questioning the Neoliberal Environments of Scottish Jazz. In R. Prokop, & R. Reitsamer (Eds.), Higher Music Education and Employability in a Neoliberal World. Bloomsbury Publishing

As evidenced from the festival stage and behind the scenes (Raine, 2020), the UK jazz scene continues to be male-dominated and middle-class (Umney and Kretsos, 2015; Umney, 2016). Drawing upon interviews and focus groups with jazz musicians, educator... Read More about From Music Higher Education to the Festival Stage: Questioning the Neoliberal Environments of Scottish Jazz.

Systemic Barriers and Challenges Impeding Women's Financial Independence, Empowerment, and Career Growth (2024)
Book Chapter
Hosanoo, Z. A., Doargajudhur, M., & Deonaran, Y. (2024). Systemic Barriers and Challenges Impeding Women's Financial Independence, Empowerment, and Career Growth. In M. Haoucha (Ed.), Global Insights on Women Empowerment and Leadership (17-41). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2806-4.ch002

The contribution of women has been significant and incremental for decades. Despite enormous efforts of feminists on women's emancipation in the 21st century, women are nevertheless victims of the patriarchal society. Since eras, women in all culture... Read More about Systemic Barriers and Challenges Impeding Women's Financial Independence, Empowerment, and Career Growth.