Higher Education Studies Series

This volume examines the transformation of higher education through smart university models, digital learning, artificial intelligence, and administrative innovation. Twelve chapters connect global collaboration, adaptive learning in sports education, responsible AI feedback, decentralized and hybrid pedagogy, institutional digital transformation, faculty role change, student online experiences, academic quality, teaching capital, and AI-driven university administration. The contributors combine conceptual reviews, empirical cases, governance analysis, and practice-oriented frameworks from diverse geographic and institutional contexts. Rather than treating smartness as a collection of technologies, the volume asks how universities can integrate data, automation, learning platforms, and intelligent systems while protecting equity, trust, privacy, and professional judgment. It highlights student experience and faculty capability as critical tests of whether digital transformation creates genuine educational value. Intended for researchers, university leaders, faculty, quality assurance professionals, policymakers, administrators, IT teams, and graduate students, the volume argues that smart universities must be designed as humane, accountable, and continuously learning institutions. Editor: Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences How to cite this book: Kayyali, M. (Ed.). (2026). Handbook of higher education: Vol. 8 - smart universities, digital learning, AI administration & institutional transformation. Star Scholars Press. ISBN: 979-8-89524-105-9 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-106-6 (ebook) Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook (Open Access) | Available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Google Books, and other vendors   List of Contributors Rahul K. Patel, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA Smrity Dey, JIS College of Engineering, India Rakhi Dey, JIS College of Engineering, India Sardar Mohammadi, University of Kurdistan, Iran Mike Rayner, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom Halmat Nasir Salih Zorab, University of Sulaymani, Iraq Laura Dragos-Radoi, Romania and Switzerland Offia Tugwell Owo, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria Beauty Nkwoma Isiodu, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria Olabode Gbobaniyi, Global Banking School, UK Muhammad Idreesul Islam, SSM College of Engineering, India Shu-Hua Chao, Australian Catholic University, Australia Wendy M. Goff, Australian Catholic University, Australia Raveen Rathilall, Durban University of Technology, South Africa Vishantham Aron, Production Management Institute of South Africa, South Africa Fareeha Javed, Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan Stutee Mohanty, Birla Global University, India Anubha Ray, Birla Global University, India Mohamad Ali AlHussam, KiiT University, India Nahid Alaamri, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco Chafik Massane INSEEC - OMNES Education Group; University of Bordeaux, France Michael Oyedele Oyenuga, Woxsen University, India

This volume investigates the future of digital pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and quality assurance across rapidly changing higher education systems. Twelve chapters address decentralized and hybrid learning, personalized and adaptive education, smart institution roadmaps, teaching efficiency, fragmented quality frameworks, accreditation and research excellence, Faculty 4.0, the faculty role as a human safeguard in AI-rich environments, hospitality employability, and assessment integrity. The contributors draw on international contexts to examine how institutional design, faculty capability, technology, and governance influence learning outcomes and public trust. The volume gives particular attention to the tension between flexibility and coherence, innovation and quality, automation and human judgment. It also considers how graduate attributes and assessment practices must evolve as artificial intelligence becomes embedded in learning and professional work. Intended for researchers, curriculum designers, faculty, institutional leaders, quality assurance professionals, graduate students, and policymakers, the volume argues that credible digital futures require pedagogical purpose, ethical assessment, inclusive access, and sustained investment in human expertise. Editor: Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences How to cite this book: Kayyali, M. (Ed.). (2026). Handbook of higher education: Vol. 7 - digital pedagogy, curriculum & assessment futures. Star Scholars Press. ISBN: 979-8-89524-103-5 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-104-2 (ebook) Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook (Open Access) | Available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Google Books, and other vendors  

This volume examines how artificial intelligence, automation, blockchain, and data-informed governance are changing decision-making in higher education. Ten chapters move from academic credentials and learning records to educator roles in open and distance learning, university digital transformation strategies, faculty capability development, smart teaching governance, AI-supported teaching tools, disability inclusion, and digital-age policy. Contributions from multiple national and institutional contexts combine conceptual analysis, case comparison, technical architectures, and practical institutional recommendations. A central concern is how universities can use intelligent systems to improve efficiency, trust, access, and responsiveness while preserving professional judgment, transparency, privacy, and human responsibility. The volume treats faculty development and inclusion as essential parts of technological transformation rather than secondary implementation issues. Intended for researchers, university leaders, faculty developers, quality assurance professionals, policymakers, IT teams, and graduate students, it argues that decision intelligence becomes educationally valuable only when automation is governed ethically, interpreted critically, and aligned with institutional learning. Editor: Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences How to cite this book: Kayyali, M. (Ed.). (2026). Handbook of higher education: Vol. 6 - AI, automation & decision intelligence. Star Scholars Press. ISBN: 979-8-89524-101-1 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-102-8 (ebook) Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook (Open Access) | Available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Google Books, and other vendors   List of Contributors Rahul K. Patel, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA Smrity Dey, JIS College of Engineering, India Rakhi Dey, JIS College of Engineering, India Zahra Sadat Roozafzai, University of Applied Science and Technology, Iran Akiva La Geer-Jeremiah, Central China Normal University, China Sherihan Radi, Brandenburg University of Technology, Germany Vijaya Supriya Samnoel, REVA University, India Pedzisai Goronga, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Morine Matongo, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Memory Deredzai, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Parveen Sharma, Lovely Professional University, India Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Lovely Professional University, India Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Syria Restu Januarty Hamid, Bosowa University, Indonesia Monika Vishwakarma, University of Lucknow, India Maria Arjie T. Domingo, Bulacan Agricultural State College, Philippines Carimo Hassam Rassal, University of Algarve / University of Évora, Portugal Priti Dadasaheb Mane, Saibalaji International Institute of Management Sciences, India Sarika Rajabhau Khandekar, D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Global Business School and Research Centre, India

This volume analyzes digitalization, artificial intelligence, accreditation, rankings, and internationalization through the lens of future accountability in higher education. Ten chapters bring together Pacific, African, Asian, European, and broader Global South perspectives on prestige, inclusion, governance, and institutional transformation. The volume examines ethical foundations of academic reputation, inclusive quality assurance, accreditation as governance and political practice, ranking actors and algorithms, India’s National Education Policy 2020, borderless accreditation, Ubuntu-informed approaches to quality, flexible internationalization during systemic instability, and the movement from digitalization toward institutional smartness. Across these themes, the contributors challenge accountability models that privilege visibility, mobility, and standardized metrics over relationships, context, and public purpose. Intended for researchers, institutional leaders, accreditation and quality assurance professionals, policymakers, faculty, and graduate students, the volume argues that responsible transformation requires transparent data practices, context-sensitive standards, inclusive participation, and a critical understanding of how prestige systems distribute power and opportunity. Editor Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences ISBN: 979-8-89524-098-4 (Hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-099-1 (eBook) Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook Open Access |  Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Google Books  List of Contributors Uma More University of Fiji, Republic of Fiji Islands https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1008-4056 Marubini Christinah Sadiki University of South Africa, South Africa https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3655-9610 Rismawati Rismawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Palopo, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8046-6764 Hakikur Rahman International Standard University, Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2132-1298 Offia Tugwell Owo Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8754-3531 Onisomise Duvall Ogbapu Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4426-2114 Ankur Nandi University of Kalyani, India https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3459-3429 Sourav Sen Kazi Nazrul University, India https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0431-9985 Tupai Barman Kalyani University, India https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0291-8439 Milan Barman Kazi Nazrul University, India https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4683-8074 Sudhakar Venukapalli Chanakya University, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2532-5082 Tapash Das Kazi Nazrul University, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4619-0009 Tarini Halder University of Kalyani, India https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8807-7182 Shiuli Maity Bharathidasan University, Department of Educational Technology, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-3302 Michael Oyedele Oyenuga Woxsen University, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9921-5711 Mohamed Mosala University of Johannesburg, South Africa https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9001-723X Juan Manuel Castro Carracedo Pontifical University of Salamanca, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6745-0979 Maria Niari Hellenic Open University, Greece https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6084-5206

This volume analyzes digitalization, artificial intelligence, accreditation, rankings, and internationalization through the lens of future accountability in higher education. Ten chapters bring together Pacific, African, Asian, European, and broader Global South perspectives on prestige, inclusion, governance, and institutional transformation. The volume examines ethical foundations of academic reputation, inclusive quality assurance, accreditation as governance and political practice, ranking actors and algorithms, India’s National Education Policy 2020, borderless accreditation, Ubuntu-informed approaches to quality, flexible internationalization during systemic instability, and the movement from digitalization toward institutional smartness. Across these themes, the contributors challenge accountability models that privilege visibility, mobility, and standardized metrics over relationships, context, and public purpose. Intended for researchers, institutional leaders, accreditation and quality assurance professionals, policymakers, faculty, and graduate students, the volume argues that responsible transformation requires transparent data practices, context-sensitive standards, inclusive participation, and a critical understanding of how prestige systems distribute power and opportunity. Editor: Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences How to cite this book: Kayyali, M. (Ed.). (2026 ). Handbook of higher education: Vol. 4 - prestige, equity & ethics . Star Scholars Press. ISBN: 979-8-89524-107-3 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-108-0 (digital/PDF) Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook (Open Access) | Available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Google Books, and other vendors  

This volume investigates the powerful, often uncomfortable world of rankings, metrics, visibility, and institutional reputation. It asks how universities become legible to the world, and what they may lose when visibility becomes a governing ambition. The chapters examine performance indicators, bibliometrics, global ranking systems, reputation economies, data strategies, and international positioning. Yet the volume does not treat metrics as villains. They can illuminate, compare, and provoke improvement. Still, numbers have moods of their own. They reward certain behaviors, silence others, and reshape institutional imagination. This volume invites a more careful, ethically alert engagement with measurement. ISBN: 979-8-89524-100-4 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-090-8 (ebook) How to cite this book: Kayyali, M. (Ed.). (2026). Handbook of higher education: Vol. 3 - rankings, metrics & global visibility. Star Scholars Press. Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook (Open Access) | Available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Google Books and other vendors  

This volume explores governance not as a distant administrative machinery, but as the lived architecture through which universities decide, justify, improve, and sometimes resist change. It brings together discussions of evidence-based decision-making, institutional accountability, quality assurance, leadership, accreditation, and academic culture. The central concern is not merely whether universities collect evidence, but whether they know how to listen to it wisely. Across its chapters, the volume argues that quality culture cannot be manufactured through forms and audits alone; it grows through trust, participation, intellectual honesty, and the patient alignment of institutional purpose with everyday academic practice. Editor: Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences How to cite this book: Kayyali, M. (Ed.). (2026). Handbook of higher education: Vol. 2 - governance, evidence & quality culture. Star Scholars Press. ISBN: 979-8-89524-077-9 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-078-6 (ebook) Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook (Open Access) | Available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Google Books, and other vendors  

This volume examines how digital learning, analytics, and student success systems are quietly rewriting the inner grammar of higher education. It looks beyond platforms as tools and asks what happens when learning becomes traceable, adaptive, and continuously interpreted through data. The chapters explore online and hybrid learning, predictive analytics, advising systems, student engagement, retention, and the ethical use of educational data. At its core, the volume asks a difficult question: can institutions use digital intelligence to support students without reducing them to dashboards? The answer, unsurprisingly, is complex, hopeful, and sometimes unsettling.

This volume examines the intersection of digital learning, learning analytics, and student success systems in contemporary higher education. Nine chapters written by scholars and practitioners from multiple geographic contexts analyze how artificial intelligence, institutional automation, faculty role transformation, and inclusive access technologies reshape higher education practice and outcomes. The volume combines theoretical frameworks with case evidence from national systems, disciplinary fields, and individual institutions. Core themes include the tension between digitalization and equity, the evolution of immersive and hybrid learning models, the role of data-informed decision-making in institutional performance, and the imperative to design digital transformations that serve all students, not only the advantaged. Intended for researchers, institutional leaders, faculty, graduate students, and policymakers, the volume argues that higher education can become simultaneously more efficient and more humane through thoughtful implementation and critical attention to context. Editor: Dr. Mustafa Kayyali, Maaref University of Applied Sciences ISBN: 979-8-89524-075-5 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-076-2 (digital/PDF) Order Print Copies | Amazon | Hardcover | eBook (open access) | Google Books List of Contributors Priti Dadasaheb Mane, Saibalaji International Institute of Management Sciences, India Sarika Rajabhau Khandekar, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Global Business School and Research Centre, India Buhle Stella Nhlumayo, University of South Africa, South Africa Offia Tugwell Owo, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria James Chibuzor Asobie, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria Kusum Lata, D.G.C. Gurugram, India Massane Chafik, INSEEC - OMNES Education Group; University of Bordeaux, France Alaamri Nahid, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco Le Thi Bich Loan, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam Finita Glory Roy, OP Jindal Global University, India Friggita Johnson, Claflin University, United States Agnieszka Wójcik-Czerniawska, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland Zbigniew Grzymała, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland Lisa Chinyoka, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe Tendai Towo, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe Knowledge Jonasi, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe Maxwell Kunambura, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

Order your copies | Amazon | Hardcover | Paperback | eBook | Google Books |  From Insight to Impact: Stories of Transformational Leadership   offers a powerful collection of personal narratives and leadership lessons from alumni of the University of California, Berkeley’s Executive Leadership Academy (ELA). Drawing from a diverse group of presidents, provosts, deans, senior administrators, and emerging leaders from public and private institutions, the chapters reveal how ELA’s core teachings—courage, authenticity, empathy, collaboration, adaptability, and imagination—shape real-world decision-making. Each contributor shares a lesson learned, a leadership principle refined, or a transformative moment that reshaped their approach to navigating today’s rapidly evolving academy. At a time of profound change in higher education, these stories illuminate how leaders cultivate purpose, strengthen institutional culture, and create environments where people and ideas can thrive. The narratives reflect a shared commitment to service, mentorship, and community—grounded in a belief that leadership is not only about managing complexity but about envisioning what institutions can become. It invites current and aspiring leaders to reflect on their own journeys and to navigate the academy with integrity, curiosity, and a renewed sense of possibility. Editors Karen Biestman, J.D. Assistant Vice Chancellor, Office for Organizational Transformation, University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, California Josefina Castillo Baltodano, J.D. Founder and Executive Director Emerita, Executive Leadership Academy, University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, California and former President, Marian University | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Samantha A. Rushing Associate Director and Executive Assistant to the Advisory Board, Executive Leadership Academy, and former Program Administrator, Berkeley Global Executive Education, University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, California Shirley Robinson Pippins, Ed.D. Senior Search Consultant and Executive Coach, Academic Search | Washington, DC, and Former President, Suffolk County Community College | Long Island, New York Johnnella E. Butler, Ed.D. Former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Spelman College | Atlanta, Georgia and former Associate Dean, The Graduate School, University of Washington | Seattle, Washington Ding-Jo H. Currie, Ph.D. Distinguished Faculty and Director, Leadership Institute for Tomorrow, California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton, California and former Chancellor, Coast Community College District | Costa Mesa, California Table of Contents Foreword  Preface  A Brief History of the Executive Leadership Academy Introduction Transformative Leadership: Aspirations Shaped by Purpose and Collaboration Ching-Hua Wang & Emily Prieto-Tseregounis   Transformative Leadership: Lessons from the Berkeley Executive Leadership Academy Mary C. Schutten   Leading with Purpose: A Journey of Resilience, Equity, and Transformative Leadership Jamillah Moore   From Reflection to Action: How ELA Empowered Me to Lead as My Whole Self Belinda Zamacona de Martinez The Evolution of Leadership: Transitioning from Systemic Analysis to Adaptive Leadership Alicia B. Becton   Becoming an Intentional Leader: Lessons from the Executive Leadership Academy Sergio La Porta   Authentic Leadership in Turbulent Times Claire Oliveros   Leading in a Multicultural & Global Environment in Five Lessons Thomas Poon   Reflections at Year 4 of the Fresno State Presidency Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval   Biographies: Editors and Contributors   

Counterpunch is a practical guide for first-time managers. Anthony E. Pryor covers what new leaders face: managing former peers, creating the right atmosphere, delegating, running meetings, handling confrontation, and making tough personnel decisions. It’s direct, realistic, and written for anyone ready to step into leadership and succeed. Whether you’ve just been promoted or are preparing to step up, Counterpunch gives you the strategies and confidence to lead from day one.   ISBN: 979-8-89524-096-0 (hardcover) ISBN: 979-8-89524-097-7 (ebook) Order Hardcover Book | Download eBook | Available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble ,  Bookshop , Thalia , Smashwords , Fable , Everand , and other vendors   How to Cite: APA (7th ed.) Pryor, A. E. (2026). Counterpunch: Leadership and team building strategies for the first-time manager . STAR Scholars Press. https://doi.org/10.32674/sk6tay12 “ Counterpunch delivers practical, grounded guidance for first-time managers navigating real-world leadership challenges. A timely and accessible resource that transforms uncertainty into confident, effective management.” Keith Wright “This book bridges theory and practice with clarity, offering actionable strategies for emerging leaders. A thoughtful guide that emphasizes reflection, resilience, and purpose-driven team building.” Uttam Gaulee “Anthony Pryor presents leadership as a disciplined process grounded in experience and accountability. An essential handbook for managers seeking to lead with integrity and measurable impact.” Ed Valuea “ Counterpunch stands out for its simplicity and relevance, making leadership approachable for new managers. A compelling resource that equips readers to lead teams with clarity, confidence, and care.” Krishna Bista Table of Contents Preface I. The Art of Leadership II. First Things First III. Climbing the Ladder IV. Preparing Yourself to Be the “Boss” V. Management Style VI. Team Building — Managing Your Staff VII. Vendor Management VIII. Fear and Avoidance IX. Understanding Human Dynamics X. Managing Change XI. Crisis Management and Resolution XII. Constructive Conflict XIII. Mistakes and the Right Decision XIV. Managing Stress XV. Winning and Losing and the Misconception of Success XVI. Your Ability to Move to the Next Level XVII. The Next Promotion XVIII. Balancing Family and the Office XIX. Time to Reflect XX. In Conclusion XXI. Quotes to Work and Live By

Order your copies:  Print Hardcover  |  ebook  |  Amazon  |  Google Books | Other Distributors Women make up the majority of college students and advanced-degree holders. So why do they still lead only about one in three universities, and far fewer of the most powerful ones? Breaking the Glass Ceiling answers that question the way it deserves to be answered: through the people who lived it. Here are seven women who reached senior leadership at a public university in the American South, three African American and four born in China, ranging from a dean in her seventies who helped desegregate her high school in 1963 to a young professor still proving she belongs. In their own candid words, they describe the mentors who pulled them up, the discrimination they outlasted, the families they refused to sacrifice, and the institutions they quietly rebuilt. From their experience, the authors distill a clear and teachable model, the Three Core Layers of women's leadership, and a clear-eyed account of why so few women reach the top and what would actually change that. Rigorous enough for the seminar and human enough for the nightstand, this is both a study and a map. Jing Chang, Ph.D. Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D.

Download eBook   | Order Print Copies | Other Distributors 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 CONTENTS Front Matter Title Page and Editorial Team — i Conference Leadership and Committees — ii Preface and Acknowledgements — iv Legal Disclaimer and Statement of Responsibility — vi CHAPTERS 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 Print copies are available in the following countries and through multiple vendors: US , UK , DE , FR , ES , IT , NL , PL , SE , BE , IE ,