Advancing Local Knowledge for a Brighter and Sustainable Future

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This edited volume, Advancing Local Knowledge for a Brighter and Sustainable Future, foregrounds the importance of local knowledge as a vital source of insight for addressing global educational, cultural, technological, social, and sustainability challenges. While locally grounded knowledge is often rich in context and practical relevance, its broader impact depends on its visibility within international scholarly conversations. This volume responds to that need by providing a multilingual, interdisciplinary, and globally engaged platform for knowledge exchange. Contributions explore themes related to education, intercultural communication, cultural diplomacy, governance, sustainability, language, technology, and leadership. Together, the chapters demonstrate how locally produced scholarship can inform global understanding, strengthen academic collaboration, and support a more inclusive and sustainable future. The volume is intended for scholars, educators, institutional leaders, policymakers, and practitioners interested in advancing equitable knowledge production and global academic engagement.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/dsza7f33

ISBN (Hardcover): 979-8-89524-093-9
ISBN (eBook): 979-8-89524-094-6

Recommended citation (APA 7th edition)
Gültekin, O., & Uyar, Ç. (Eds.). (2026). Advancing local knowledge for a brighter and sustainable future. STAR Scholars Press. https://doi.org/10.32674/dsza7f33

Front Matter

Title Page and Editorial Team — i
Conference Leadership and Committees — ii
Preface and Acknowledgements — iv
Legal Disclaimer and Statement of Responsibility — vi

01. English as Foreign Language Instructors’ Perceptions of and Attitudes Towards Teaching World Englishes and Cultures in Higher Education in Türkiye
Seda Bozkır Elmalı; Saeed Mehrpour
Pages 1–20

02. Exploring Chatbots, Adaptive Systems, and Beyond: AI in Foreign Language Teaching
Eyyüp Yaşar Kürüm
Pages 21–26

03. The Role of Adopting Artificial Intelligence into Architectural Design in Promoting Urban Sustainable Development
Safa A. Alhusban; Ahmad A. Alhusban; Mohammad A. Alhusban
Pages 27–34

04. Transforming Higher Education in Ibero-America: Empowering Global Change Agents Through COIL and the SDGs
Marina Falasca
Pages 35–42

05. Learning by Doing: Using Role-Play Simulations to Enhance Project Management Education
Thomas Neubauer; Andrea Schlacher; Anja Pfleger-Landthaler; Birgit Phillips
Pages 43–52

06. Role of AI and Metaverse in Revolutionizing Health Care and Medical Training
Abdallah Dwikat; Zafer Aslan; Dilara Arslan; Rafet Akdeniz
Pages 53–68

07. Integrating Wildlife into Forest Europe Process: A Critical Gap in Framework
Çağdan Uyar
Pages 69–86

08. Legal Regulation of Water Use: Lithuanian Experience
Dalia Perkumienė
Pages 87–96

09. Assessing Period Poverty and Menstrual Issues: A Descriptive Analysis from an Online Survey of College Students
Joyvina Evans
Pages 97–100

10. Navigating Inclusive Excellence: Centering International Student Voices for a More Equitable Campus
Marcia Sun
Pages 101–104

11. Student Engagement with AI Writing Tools: Benefits, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations in the Rural Development Program of Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Tirtha Raj Timsina; Nirajan Rijal
Pages 105–118

12. Exploring Nepalese Teachers’ Perceptions towards the Effectiveness of the PTE Test in Improving English Language Skills
Hiranya Lal Lamsal
Pages 119–132

13. Impact of Integrating Local Knowledge Systems (LKS) into the Basic Education Curriculum as a Strategy for Decolonizing Education and Enhancing Students’ Engagement and Cultural Identity in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria
Njideka Gloria Ikegbusi
Pages 133–150

14. Women’s Political Participation through the Lens of Feminist Theory: The Case of Türkiye after 1934 and Comparisons with Afghanistan and Denmark
Serra Uslu
Pages 151–160

15. Sustainable University Campus Design: Case of Istanbul Aydin University
Gökçen Firdevs Yücel Caymaz; Yaman Aniss
Pages 161–178

16. Evaluation for Children Hospital Environmental Design Criteria
Gökçen Firdevs Yücel Caymaz; Mahammad Mammadov
Pages 179–194

17. The Effects of the New Metropolitan Law No. 6360 on Forest Villages and Villagers: The Example of Aydin Province in Türkiye
Ahmet Tolunay; Seda Dilek; Ayhan Akyol
Pages 195–200

18. Environmental Sustainability in the Sports Industry: Negative Impacts and the Importance of Green Environmental Policies
Ahmet Atalay
Pages 201–212

19. Tarihi, Kültürel ve Siyasi Bağlamda Sözsüz Türk Dünyası Devlet Sembollerinin Söylem Çözümlemesi: SSCB Dönemi Türk Cumhuriyetleri Örneği, Yılmaz Büyükkutlu              213- 251

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