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Contemporary Issues in Knowledge-based Economy, Higher Education & Sustainable Development

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Boopen Seetanah
Boopen Seetanah (ed), University of Mauritius

BOOPEN SEETANAH is a Professor at the University of Mauritius (UoM) with research interests in tourism and transport, international trade and finance, and development economics. He is currently the Co-Chair of the WTO Chair (UoM) and the Director of Research at the International Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality (ICSTH) at the UoM. He is also the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Management. Boopen is an editorial board member and a reviewer for numerous high-rated journals. He has been consulting with the government and numerous international organizations including the UNEP, UNDP, UNCTAD, World Bank, UNECA, ADB, ILO, and RMCE amongst others.

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Viraiyan Teeroovengadum
Viraiyan Teeroovengadum (ed), University of Mauritius

VIRAIYAN TEEROOVENGADUM, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Mauritius. He holds a PhD in Service Management, and a Master's in Educational Leadership and Management, and is a graduate in Law and Management. His primary research interests are in the fields of higher education, quality assurance and service management. Within the higher education field, Dr. Viraiyan focuses on the following research topics: quality in higher education, university ranking, use of PLS-SEM in higher education, assessment and evaluation, neuroscience, employability, well-being, doctoral supervision, corporate governance, ethical behaviours, and university performance measurement. Regarding methodological approaches, while being well-versed with both quantitative and qualitative methods, he has a keen interest in statistical modeling and psychometrics.

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Uttam Gaulee
Uttam Gaulee (ed), Morgan State University,

UTTAM GAULEE, Ph.D., is a Professor of international higher education at Morgan State
University. He leads the STAR Scholars Network as president. Affectionately known
as an edupreneur by colleagues, Gaulee advocates for community colleges and promotes
brain gain to empower the global south.

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Krishna Bista
Krishna Bista (ed), Morgan State University

KRISHNA BISTA, Ed.D., is a Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy at Morgan State University, Maryland. Dr. Bista is the founding editor of the Journal of International Students, a quarterly publication in international education, and Executive Vice President at STAR Scholars Network. He is also the founding chair of the Study Abroad and International Students SIG at the Comparative and International Education Society.

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Bo Zhang
Bo Zhang (ed), University of Hartford
Orcid https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6604-8452

BO ZHANG, Ed.D., recently earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Hartford. Bo’s research interests include international higher education, international student mobility, educational leadership, educational technology, and second language acquisition. The doctoral dissertation examined the experiences of international doctoral students while seeking employment in the United States. Bo currently fulfills various roles within the American Educational Research Association (AERA), TESOL International Association, NAFSA, STAR Scholars Network, New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO), and International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS). Bo also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and the Journal of Learning and Instruction.

STAR SCHOLARS PRESS
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/xr31qx67
Publication date : March 17, 2024

Keywords:

Knowledge-based Economy Higher Education Sustainable Development international education student mobility comparative education

Synopsis

This book strives to unravel the intricacies of contemporary challenges in the knowledge-based economy, higher education, and sustainable development. It navigates through diverse perspectives, from prioritizing mental health among university students in India to exploring the impact of green intellectual capital in Mauritius. The collection delves into social entrepreneurship, digitalized teaching, and resilient student activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each chapter underscores the pivotal role of higher education in shaping sustainable socio-economic development, providing invaluable insights into a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ STAR SCHOLARS PRESS (March 15, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 273 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1957480319
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957480312
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 9 inches

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