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

Global Pathways in International Enrollment Management: Innovations, Partnerships, and Emerging Practices examines how higher education institutions navigate geopolitical uncertainty, shifting immigration policies, global competition, and technological change. Bringing together empirical research, case studies, and practitioner perspectives, the volume explores ethical standards, adaptive enrollment strategies, study abroad, international recruitment travel, and mentoring and professional development for international graduate students. It traces the history of AIRC: The Association of International Enrollment Management and examines how consortia and cross-border university partnerships, including cooperation across the Lusophone world, strengthen institutional resilience. Connecting organizational strategy with student support, the book offers practical approaches to developing sustainable, student-centered, and ethically grounded international enrollment programs. The volume offers practical guidance for higher education leaders, enrollment professionals, researchers, and policymakers working to strengthen international partnerships and support student mobility. Order hardcopies here Contents A History of AIRC and Its Contribution to International Enrollment Management Introduction: Charting Global Pathways in International Enrollment Management International Enrollment Management in an Age of Managed Mobility: An Integrated Framework for Strategy, Ethics, and Student Success The International Student Journey Is a Neural Network, Not a Path Enrollment Strategies Amid Volatility: Prioritizing Student Economic Outcomes Future-Proofing Study Abroad: A Mission-Oriented Partnership Model for Applied-Technical Colleges Recruiting on the Road: Culture, Safety, and Lessons from the Field Professional Development and Mentoring as Mental Health Supports for International Graduate Students: A Leadership Framework for Graduate Education The Strategic Role of Consortia in International Enrollment Management University Cooperation in the Lusophone Space: The Role of the Pro Saúde Project in Health Education and Development If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes: Using Courage and Creativity on the Road to Market Resilience Having Data Does Not Equal Using Data From Recruitment Promotion to Career Reality: A Plan A/B/C Model for International Student Success in an Uncertain Policy Environment

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.

Order your copies: Print | ebook | Amazon | Google Books | Other Distributors Where Horizons Meet: Encounters Across Borders and Identities brings together powerful personal stories of living, learning, and working across cultures. Edited by Bo Zhang, Dawn Michele Whitehead, Krishna Bista, and Uttam Gaulee, the volume explores identity, belonging, migration, language, resilience, inclusion, and global citizenship through the lived experiences of students, educators, scholars, and professionals. Part of the Global Essay Book Series, this collection shows how crossing borders can challenge assumptions, deepen understanding, and transform the way people see themselves and others. It is an engaging resource for students, educators, international education professionals, and anyone interested in intercultural learning and our increasingly connected world.

Order your copies:  Print Hardcover  |  ebook  |  Amazon  |  Google Books | Other Distributors Reimagining STEAM: AI, Art, and Technology for Creative Learning examines the evolving intersections of artificial intelligence, art, technology, and interdisciplinary learning within contemporary STEAM education. Bringing together theoretical perspectives, empirical research, classroom practices, and critical inquiry, the volume explores how emerging technologies and arts-based approaches can support creativity, human agency, interdisciplinary thinking, and innovative pedagogy. Across diverse educational contexts, the chapters address human–AI interaction, visual metaphor, science communication, storytelling, media arts, sustainability, game design, creative identity, and AI-integrated art education. The volume also considers the ethical, cultural, and pedagogical implications of emerging technologies, emphasizing the importance of human-centered and reflective approaches to technological integration. Collectively, the contributions position the arts as central to STEAM education and offer educators, researchers, and practitioners perspectives and practices for developing creative, inclusive, and future-oriented learning environments. Table of Contents Introduction Reimagining STEAM through AI, Art, and Technology Sahar Aghasafari & Jeremy Blair Section I: Foundations and Theoretical Perspectives Conceptual frameworks, pedagogy, human–AI interaction, and theoretical grounding Chapter 1 Empowering Human Agency in Transdisciplinary STEAM through Artificial Intelligence Guey-Meei Yang Chapter 2 Human–Machine Interplay: Visual Metaphor in STEAM Pedagogy Hsiao-Ping Chen & Guey-Meei Yang Section II: Interdisciplinary Learning, Science Communication, and Applied STEAM Practices Empirical research, interdisciplinary projects, storytelling, design-based learning, and science communication Chapter 3 Structuring Science Through Story: Visual and Animated Narratives of Protein Folding in Undergraduate STEAM Research Sahar Aghasafari, Li Cai, Mark Malloy, Sara Luis, Earl Jasper Gerona & Sergio González-Eulogio Chapter 4 Designing Tomorrow: Empowering Youth to Build Sustainable Futures through Storytelling, Media Arts, and Minecraft Sahar Aghasafari & Mark Malloy Section III: Creativity, Identity, and Classroom Innovation Creative pedagogy, identity, classroom experimentation, reflective practice, and AI in art education Chapter 5 Resonant Pedagogies: Craft, Care, and Creative Risk in STEAM Classrooms Krystian K. Ramlogan Chapter 6 (Re)Playing Self: Autoethnographic Game Design in the Art Classroom Jeremy Blair Chapter 7 Art Meets AI: Opportunities and Challenges in the Art Classroom Jeremy Blair Section IV: Global and Critical Futures in STEAM Global perspectives, ethics, speculative futures, critical inquiry, and emerging directions in AI-integrated education Chapter 8 Global Perspectives on AI-Driven STEAM Pedagogy Ambika Hanchate Chapter 9 Imagining Futures: Art, Algorithms, and the Weight of Inherited Worlds Jeremy Blair & Sahar Aghasafari Conclusion Future Directions for AI, Art, and Technology in STEAM Education Sahar Aghasafari & Jeremy Blair

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  

Order Print Copies | Download eBook | Google Books | Amazon | Other Distributors Decoding Power and Meaning: A Practical Guide to Critical Discourse Analysis offers an accessible yet rigorous introduction to examining how language shapes power, ideology, identity, and social reality. Edited by Constantine Andoniou, the volume connects foundational theories with research design, analytical methods, practical applications, scholarly writing, and emerging areas such as digital discourse, multimodality, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. Designed for graduate students, early-career scholars, and experienced researchers, it provides a clear and practical pathway for conducting thoughtful, ethical, and methodologically sound Critical Discourse Analysis across education, media, sociology, politics, communication, and related fields. Table of Contents Part I: Foundations of Critical Discourse Analysis Chapter 1. Seeing the Invisible: An Invitation to CDA Constantine Andoniou Chapter 2. The Ground We Stand On: Theories That Shape CDA Anastasia Christou Chapter 3. Mapping the Terrain: Key Approaches to CDA Constantine Andoniou Part II: Designing CDA Research Chapter 4. Choosing CDA: Aligning Method and Purpose Brittany Smotherson and Irina Sofianova Chapter 5. Building the Bridge: Designing Your CDA Study María Cruz Cuevas Álvarez Part III: Applications and Practice Chapter 6. CDA in Action: Lessons from the Field Georgia Papanikolaou Chapter 7. Telling the Story: Writing CDA Research Constantine Andoniou Chapter 8. Tools of the Trade: Building the Analyst’s Toolkit Constantine Andoniou Part IV: Emerging Futures Chapter 9. Beyond the Page: CDA’s Future Directions Constantine Andoniou

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  

Order Print or eBooks: Paperback | eBook | Amazon | Google Books | Google Play | Other distributors Across enchanted islands and star-filled seas, brave girls and women discover the power of courage, family, memory, and freedom. Canela, a graceful priestess, welcomes a mysterious pirate to a vibrant celebration honoring life and remembrance. Calypso, a powerful sea nymph, transforms her lonely island into a home for wanderers and raises an adventurous girl named Esmeralda. Generations later, Magnolia Summerspring becomes a fearless young journalist who uses the written word to protect the vulnerable and challenge injustice. Connected by the sea, the stars, and a legacy of courageous women, these stories invite young readers into a world where families are created through love, truth can change society, and even one determined voice can inspire hope. Daughters of the Sea is a richly imagined collection of magic, adventure, cultural memory, resilience, and belonging.

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.

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 ,

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 Print Copies | Download eBook | Google Books | Amazon | Other Distributors AI-Enhanced Case Study Research: Foundations, Design, and Ethical Practice offers a comprehensive and contemporary guide to conducting case study research in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Bringing together international scholars from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, this volume explores the theoretical foundations, methodological design, analytical strategies, and ethical considerations that shape rigorous case study inquiry. The book examines key distinctions between case study and other qualitative approaches, the philosophical roots of the method, and the conditions under which case study research is most effective. It also introduces emerging practices such as AI-assisted research design, the use of generative AI tools in drafting case narratives, and new perspectives on validity, triangulation, and researcher reflexivity. Combining methodological rigor with practical guidance, this volume serves as a valuable resource for graduate students, researchers, and educators seeking to integrate traditional qualitative inquiry with innovative digital tools while maintaining strong ethical and scholarly standards. List of Contributors  Asma Majeed, Kinnaird College for Women, Pakistan Bilgehan Ayik, George Mason University, United States Franklin García-Godoy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, United States Hayfa Jafar, American University of Iraq, Iraq Ingrid Guerra-López, George Mason University Jisha John, St. Teresa’s College, India Kimberley Daly, George Mason University, United States Krishna Bista, Morgan State University, United States Laura Reyes Alardo, Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) / UNAPEC, Dominican Republic Maartandan Suppiah, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia María Cruz Cuevas Álvarez,  Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, México Nabiha El Khatib, Lebanese International University, Lebanon Nikan Fujii, Kyoto Notre Dame University, Japan Pinki Chahal, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India Prashanth Beleya, INTI International University, Malaysia Rita Licelot Cruz, Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal (UFHEC), Dominican Republic Shahin Hossain, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States Sreeramulu Gosikonda, Banaras Hindu University, India Tina Jaber Radhi, Birzeit University, Palestine Tridip Patir, Center of Policy Research and Governance, India Contents Acknowledgements ........................................................................ ix Foreword .................................................................................... x Introduction .............................................................................. xiii Chapter 1 Case Study as Human Inquiry Reasserting Its Value in the Age of Generative AI Tridip Patir .................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Case Study vs. Other Qualitative Designs Key Distinctions Hayfa Jafar .................................................................................... 9 Chapter 3 Core Characteristics and Defining Features of Case Study Research Maartandan Suppiah and Sreeramulu Gosikonda .......................... 24 Chapter 4 Types of Case Studies Single, Multiple, Embedded, Intrinsic, and Instrumental Nikan Fujii, Pinki Chahal, and Prashanth Beleya ............................ 29 Chapter 5 Philosophical Roots and Key Methodologists in Case Study Research Asma Majeed ................................................................................. 39 Chapter 6 When and Why to Use a Case Study in Qualitative Inquiry Tina Jaber Rafidi and Nabiha El Khatib ......................................... 49 Chapter 7 Validity and Triangulation in Case Study Research María Cruz Cuevas Álvarez ............................................................ 57 Chapter 8 Data Analysis in Literary Case Studies Themes and Cross-Text Synthesis Jisha John ...................................................................................... 66 Chapter 9 Designing AI-Augmented Case Study Protocols From Research Questions to Pilot Testing Laura Reyes Alardo, Franklin García-Godoy, and Rita Licelot Cruz ............................................................................... 75 Chapter 10 AI-Assisted Professional Writing Using ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to Draft Case Narratives and Grant Proposals Shahin Hossain .............................................................................. 88 Chapter 11 Ethical Considerations in AI-Assisted Case Study Research Nikan Fujii and Bilgehan Ayik ....................................................... 97 Chapter 12 Reflexivity, Researcher Voice, and AI Balancing Human and Machine Insight Bilgehan Ayik ............................................................................... 107  

Advancing Local Knowledge for a Sustainable Future: Selected Abstracts from the STAR Global Conference 2025 brings together scholarly abstracts presented at the conference in İstanbul, Türkiye. Reflecting the conference theme, this digital volume highlights diverse perspectives on the role of local knowledge in addressing contemporary global challenges and advancing sustainable development. The collection features contributions from researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students representing institutions across multiple countries and disciplines. Topics include higher education, artificial intelligence, educational innovation, sustainability, indigenous knowledge systems, community development, cultural heritage, language learning, leadership, social justice, health, architecture, and international collaboration. Download eBook Highlights Global Perspectives: Research and insights from scholars, educators, and practitioners representing diverse countries and disciplines. Local Knowledge for Sustainable Futures: Innovative approaches that connect indigenous, community-based, and local knowledge with global challenges. Emerging Trends and Innovation: Contributions exploring artificial intelligence, educational transformation, sustainability, and social development. Interdisciplinary Scholarship: A rich collection of abstracts spanning education, technology, culture, leadership, health, architecture, and community engagement. How to cite: Gültekin, O., & Sharma, S. (Eds.). (2026). Advancing local knowledge for a sustainable future . STAR Scholars Press. https://doi.org/10.32674/a2ecr316

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ORDER YOUR COPIES  F ree Copies |  Print or eBook |   Amazon.es | Google Books ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Vanishing Voices: The Future of Language Learning in Education Abroad examines one of the most pressing questions facing international education today: What happens when students study abroad without learning the language of the communities that host them? As foreign language enrollments decline and education abroad increasingly shifts toward English-taught, short-term programming, this volume explores the implications for intercultural learning, student engagement, and global understanding. Drawing on research, professional practice, and lived experience, the contributors examine the historical, institutional, and technological forces reshaping language learning in education abroad. Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners, Vanishing Voices explores the causes and consequences of declining language study, the opportunities and limitations of artificial intelligence, innovative approaches to program design, and the powerful ways language shapes identity, belonging, and intercultural understanding. Grounded in student stories, the volume argues that language remains far more than a tool for communication—it is a gateway to deeper cultural understanding, meaningful engagement, and transformative learning. Essential reading for international educators, faculty, administrators, and researchers, Vanishing Voices challenges readers to reconsider the role of language in preparing students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Editors María Teresa Alonso, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of the Spanish Institute for Global Education, and she has been a professor of Anthropology at the University of Seville and Vice Dean of the School of Education at the Loyola Andalusia University.  Her major research interests include language learning, teacher training, and innovative methodology. Anthony C. Ogden, Ph.D., is the Founder and Managing Director of Gateway International Group, a consultancy specializing in international higher education. He is a respected educator with over 25 years of experience and has held senior leadership roles at Pennsylvania State University, the University of Kentucky, Michigan State University, and the University of Wyoming. With more than 60 publications, Dr. Ogden is also a prolific author whose work demonstrates his expertise and influence in international higher education. Heidi M. Soneson, Ph.D. , has worked in international education since 1983, holding leadership roles at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and the University of Minnesota. She has led institution-wide initiatives in international student services and education abroad, served in leadership positions with NAFSA and The Forum on Education Abroad, and published extensively on education abroad policy and practice. Table of Contents Acknowledgements ..... i The Pillars of Hercules ..... ii Introduction of the Spanish Institute for Global Education   ...... 1 Introduction Vanishing Voices: The Future of Language Learning in Education Abroad ..... 15 SECTION ONE Historical Foundations and Shifting Contexts of Language Learning Engagement in Practice: Immersion, Independence, and Language Learning ..... 23 Chapter 1: Language Learning in U.S. Higher Education: Trends and Tensions ......27 Chapter 2: Language Learning in U.S. Education Abroad: Shifting Realities and Institutional Responses ....... 37 SECTION TWO Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning Engagement in Practice: Technology, Mediation, and Language in an AI-Enabled World ..... 49 Chapter 3: The Introduction of AI and Its Broader Impact on Higher Education..... 53 Chapter 4: Harnessing AI to Enhance Language Learning: Vocabulary Acquisition, Pre-Departure Preparation, and In-Country Engagement.....63 SECTION THREE Program Modalities and Curricular Strategies for Language Integration Engagement in Practice: Program Design, Structured Learning, and Language Integration ..... 77 Chapter 5: Integrating Language through Program Design and Curricular Innovation ...... 81 Chapter 6: Redesigning Advising, Orientation and Co-Curricular Learning .....95 SECTION FOUR Language and Identity in Education Abroad Engagement in Practice: Identity, Belonging, and the Personal Dimensions of Language ...... 109 Chapter 7: Language, Power and the Dynamics of Belonging ..... 113 Chapter 8: Language, Emotion and Vulnerability of Learning Abroad ..... 123 Partnerships in Practice: Community Engagement and Internships ...... 135 Contributing Editors ..... 141 Contributing Authors ..... 142 Contributing Authors David Becerra Alonso, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Universidad Loyola, Andalucía, Spain, and collaborates with the AYRNA research group at the University of Córdoba.   Carlos Aguasaco, Ph.D., is a Professor of Latin American Cultural Studies and Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences of City College of the City University of New York (CUNY).  Giselda Beaudin, M.A., is the Executive Director of Global Initiatives at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida.  Dan P. Dewey, Ph.D., is a Professor of Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition and Department Chair of Linguistics at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.   James Eckler, M.Arch, M.Sc., is a Professor of Architecture, Academic Vice President and Dean of Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies at Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania.   Timothy Lynn Elliott, Ph.D., is the Director of the Office of International Study Programs at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  Chrissie Faupel, Ph.D., is the Director of International Affairs at the University of Minnesota Duluth. An active member of NAFSA and AIEA, she contributes regularly to the advancement of the international education field.  Bethany Galipeau-Konate, MBA, D.Prof. is the Executive Director of Global Education at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.    Erin Hillis, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Buckman Center for Global Engagement and a senior international officer at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.  Christina Isabelli, Ph.D., is a Professor of Spanish Linguistics and Associate Provost for Global Engagement at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.  Megan Jones, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center for Global Education at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.  Dana Lindaman, Ph.D., is the Department Head of World Language and Cultures at the University of Minnesota Duluth and Associate Professor of French Studies.    Myriam Monterrubio is a certified English teacher and consultant in Seville, Spain. She is the co-author of five English-language series for kindergarten students and the creator of Talkies-Based Learning (TBL). Kate Moore, Ed.D., is the Principal and Founder of the Global Career Center in Boston, Massachusetts. She authored the NAFSA book, Internships, Service-Learning and Research Abroad and was lead contributor for the chapter “Program Types: A Matrix for Cross-sectional Analysis” within Education Abroad: Bridging Scholarship and Practice.  Marcia Morgan, Ph.D., is Dean of Global Education and Professor of Philosophy at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania. She teaches courses on ethics, social-political thought, law and morality, and organizational leadership.   Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing in the Stillman School of Business, Dean of Continuing Education & Professional Studies, and Associate Provost for Partnerships & Global Initiatives at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.  Jessica A. Quintana Hess, Ms.Ed., is the Assistant Dean of Global Initiatives & Programs at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Sarita Rai, Ph.D., is the Director and a faculty member at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa (UHM) Study Abroad Center.  Jennifer Rathbun, Ph.D., is a poet and translator, Professor of Spanish, Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Ball State University, in Muncie, Indiana. Mary Alice Soriero, MS.Ed, is Director of Academic Affairs at the CEA CAPA Education Abroad, Seville, Spain Center and Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Andalucia.  Leah Spinosa De Vega, M.A . is the Executive Director of Global Initiatives at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her research interests include language and intercultural agility in therapeutic relationships.   Therese Tardio, Ph.D., is a Teaching Professor of Hispanic Studies and Director of the Humanities Scholars Program at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Christina Marie Villarreal, Ph.D., is Director of University Partnerships and Development at the Spanish Institute for Global Education in Seville, Spain.     

A luminous, meditative novel of love, longing, and the quiet search for meaning. Set against the sacred landscapes and intimate social worlds of Nepal, Shreemati unfolds not as a conventional story, but as a deeply reflective journey through the emotional and spiritual terrain of human life. From the evocative opening in a temple courtyard under a full moon to its quietly profound reflections on love and impermanence, the novel invites readers into a world where every gesture, silence, and passing moment carries meaning. At its heart, Shreemati is a story of a relationship of two individuals drawn together not only by affection but by an unspoken understanding that love must be reconciled with truth, duty, and the deeper questions of existence. Through restrained prose and poetic imagery, Tirtha Raj Pandeya captures the subtle tensions between inner desire and social expectation, between fleeting beauty and enduring memory. For readers beyond South Asia, the novel offers a rare and intimate window into Nepali cultural life, its spiritual rhythms, its social textures, and its deeply human concerns. Advance Praise “ Shreemati ” refers to a married woman. It also signifies one of the most complex and demanding roles a woman fulfills in life.  Through one of the novel's central characters, the author presents the wife as a source of divine strength and eternal consciousness, expressing deep respect for womanhood." — Dr. Neelam Karki Niharika, author of Chirharan and Yogmaya , and recipient of the prestigious Madan Puraskar Award “Quietly mesmerizing… Shreemati is a novel that asks you to slow down and listen—to silence, to longing, to the spaces between words.” — Professor (Dr.) Krishna Bista, Morgan State University, Baltimore, USA “Shreemati” is a tender and haunting meditation on love as a vow, in which faith, desire, and marital commitment are not slogans but lived experience woven into the intimate moral ecosystem of Nepali society." — Emeritus Professor, Gopi Upreti Professor, Tribhuvan University, Nepal " This is a novel that stays with the reader long after the final page, an invitation to contemplate love’s endurance and the fragile, intricate architecture of the human heart."  — Professor (Dr.) Marohang Yakthung, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA "In Shreemati, Tirtha Raj Pandeya explores displacement, remembrance and ethical accountability through the lens of enduring love in a poignant way. The novel honours the patience, sacrifices, and inner strength of women who anchor families across oceans and generations." —  Professor (Dr.) Basu Sharma, University of New Brunswick, Canada “A work of rare introspection and grace. Pandey transforms the ordinary into something luminous and enduring.” —  Professor (Dr.) Uttam Gaulee, President of STAR Scholars Network, USA “ Shrimati beautifully presents the realities, struggles, and silent strength of women while preserving the language, art, and culture of Sudurpashchim and Karnali. Through historical narrative, social realities, positive discourse, and literary expression, the novel seeks to redefine the role of women in Nepali society in a new light.” — Professor (Dr.) Hemraj Pant, Vice Chancellor, Far Western University, Nepal Video: Reviewed by Dr Naba Raj Lamsal , Poet  & and recipient of the prestigious Madan Puraskar Award

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   

Two kilometers from Gaza, a Palestinian–Bedouin professor begins her mornings in quiet prayer, tending to her garden as rockets arc across the sky. By afternoon, she is in a classroom, teaching Jewish and Arab students in one of Israel’s most politically charged academic spaces. By night, she is a mother and grandmother, carrying memories of Rafah, tribal traditions, and a childhood shaped by crossing invisible lines. In  On the Border , she tells the story of a life lived in tension, between tribe and state, between loyalty and suspicion, between war and scholarship. Accused of betrayal by some and normalization by others, she refuses the simplicity of choosing sides. Instead, she insists on complexity, on dialogue, and on the moral courage to hold multiple truths at once. Through vivid scenes of childhood in Gaza and her fight to enter university in a society that told her girls should stay home, her rise to become one of the first Bedouin women professors in Israel, and her experience of October 7th from the edge of war, this autoethnography reveals the intimate cost of living at the seam of history. At once deeply personal and politically urgent,  On the Border  is a story of resilience, intellect, motherhood, and the quiet strength required to remain human when every side demands allegiance. It is a rare and necessary portrait of what it means to live and to think between worlds. Author Nuzha Allassad Alhuzail, Ph.D . , is a Professor of Social Work at Sapir Academic College and a leading scholar on Bedouin society, gender, social justice, and conflict. She serves as Chair of the Committee for the Advancement of Arab Students and the Promotion of Fairness and Partnership between Arabs and Jews on the Sapir campus, and heads the National Center for Knowledge, Policy, and Research on Bedouin Society in the Negev. Dr. Alhuzail is also a Board Member of the European Social Work Research Association and an international lecturer with the Israel Institute.   “A courageous and intellectually compelling memoir that challenges simplistic narratives.” — Kris Clarke, University of Helsinki, Finland “An illuminating account of resilience, womanhood, and academic life between worlds.” — Collins B. Bugingo, Cornell University, USA “A timely and necessary work that gives voice to histories too often left untold.” — Jim Campbell, University College Dublin, Ireland “A unique and insightful perspective on the journey of a Bedouin woman in a changing society.” — Alan Frazier, University of North Dakota, USA

Set sail on the journey of a lifetime! When ten-year-old Amos boards the  Vision of the Seas  with his parents for a Caribbean cruise, he has no idea that every day will become a story worth telling. From conquering a rock wall and floating through CocoCay to tasting chocolate in Atlantis and racing through a tropical rainstorm, Amos discovers that adventure lives not just in faraway islands—but also in bravery, laughter, and listening to the world around him. Perfect for readers ages 8–11 who dream big, travel far, and love a good story.

This book is a comprehensive guide for doctoral students, early-career researchers, and educators navigating the complexities of qualitative research. This book bridges traditional qualitative methods with innovative AI tools, providing a step-by-step framework from research design to publication. Key features include: Practical explanations of major qualitative approaches such as phenomenology, case study, grounded theory, ethnography, and narrative research. Integrating AI tools (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA, ChatGPT, EndNote) to enhance data collection, analysis, and writing. Real-world examples, reflexive prompts, and templates to guide your research process. Strategies for ensuring rigor, trustworthiness, and ethical considerations in qualitative studies. Actionable advice for structuring dissertations and publishing in top-tier journals. With a focus on clarity, innovation, and academic rigor, this book equips researchers with the skills to produce high-quality qualitative research while embracing the potential of emerging technologies. Whether you are starting your dissertation or preparing for publication, this book is an essential companion on your qualitative research journey. Table of Contents Chapter 1: AI Tools for Qualitative Research Writing Why Use AI Tools in Qualitative Research? Benefits of Using AI Tools in Qualitative Research Ethical Considerations and Responsible AI Use AI Tools for Writing and Developing Interview Questionnaires AI Tools for Literature Review and Reference Management AI Tools for Data Collection AI Tools for Data Analysis and Coding AI Tools for Proofreading AI Tools for Visualizing and Presenting Data Chapter 2: Foundations of Qualitative Research Qualitative Research: Nature, Purpose, and Characteristics Philosophical Foundations Types of Qualitative Methods/Approaches Designing a Qualitative Study Activity 1: Identifying Qualitative Approaches Activity 2: Research Design Draft Activity 3: Exploring Philosophical Foundations Chapter 3: Narrative Research – Life Stories Characteristics of Narrative Research Types of Narratives Steps for Conducting Narrative Research Data Sources in Narrative Research Suggested Topics for Narrative Research Integrating AI Tools in Narrative Research Narrative Research Design Sample Chapter 4: Phenomenology Research – Lived Experiences Characteristics of Phenomenology Types of Phenomenology Steps in Conducting Phenomenological Research Data Sources for Phenomenology Practical Topics for Phenomenological Research Phenomenological Research Sample Chapter 5: Grounded Theory Research – Building Theory from Data Characteristics of Grounded Theory Types of Grounded Theory Steps for Conducting Grounded Theory Research Data Sources for Grounded Theory Practical Topics for Grounded Theory Research ChatGPT Prompts for Grounded Theory Grounded Theory Research Design Sample Chapter 6: Ethnography Research – Exploring Cultures Characteristics of Ethnography Types of Ethnography Steps for Conducting Ethnographic Research Data Sources in Ethnography Practical Topics for Ethnographic Research ChatGPT Prompts for AI Tools in Ethnographic Research Virtual Ethnography Research Design Sample Chapter 7: Case Study – In-Depth Exploration of Cases Characteristics of Case Study Research Types of Case Study Research Steps for Conducting Case Study Research Data Sources for Case Study Research Practical Topics for Case Study Research ChatGPT Prompts for AI Tools in Case Study Research Case Study Research Design Sample Chapter 8: Action Research – Solving Real-World Problems Characteristics of Action Research Steps in Conducting Action Research Data Sources in Action Research Practical Topics for Action Research Action Research Cycle ChatGPT or Google Gemini Prompt for Scholars Action Research Design Sample Chapter 9: Content Analysis – Systematic Data Interpretation Characteristics of Content Analysis Steps in Conducting Content Analysis Data Sources for Content Analysis Practical Topics for Content Analysis Content Analysis Research Design Sample Chapter 10: Data Collection Methods with AI Integration Interviews and Focus Groups Observations and Field Notes Document and Artifact Analysis Ethical Considerations for Data Collection Sample Size and Sampling Methods Chapter 11: Data Analysis and Visualization Coding Process Manual vs. AI-Assisted Coding Analyzing Text and Visual Data Representing and Visualizing Data ChatGPT Prompts to Generate Themes/Codes Chapter 12: Writing and Publishing Qualitative Research Structuring Your Dissertation or Journal Article Sample Research Topic ChatGPT Prompts for Research Papers Publishing Strategies Peer-Reviewed Journals for Qualitative Research Qualitative Journal Article Evaluation Rubric Qualitative Research Terminologies