Springer Proceedings in Humanities and Social Sciences – serie

This edited book collects a selection of the best papers submitted for the Artificial Creativity: Looking at the Future of Digital Culture meeting held in Milan, Italy in June of 2024.  The chapters cover the effects of technology on the arts  including the narrative, visual, and auditory. This book revisits the notion of what can be considered creative, artistic, and consequently an expression of our culture.  It appeals to students and researchers and reveals how the field of ‘creative practice research’ is constantly shaped by the emergence of new technologies, especially “intelligent” technologies such as AI and machine learning.

This book presents the proceedings of the 11th edition of Topical Issues of Linguistics and Teaching Methods in Business and Professional Communication (TILTM 2024), held at RUDN University, which present a diverse collection of studies in applied linguistics and specialized language training. This book brings together research on a wide range of topics, including innovative approaches to language teaching, virtual reality technologies, business English in the context of global transformations, and corpus-based methods for generating foreign language learning materials. The book interests scholars and practitioners engaged in language globalization, business discourse analysis, professional communication, and the integration of technology in linguistics and education.

This book, comprising of the selected proceedings from the 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference 2025, centers around the theme “Care, Innovation, and Sustainability in English Language Teaching” (ELT), emphasizing a human-centered and socially impactful approach to the field. The book captures the essence of the conference, where educators, researchers, and practitioners came together to discuss the imperative need for a more human-centric and collaborative approach to English language education. The focus on 'care' reflects a deep understanding of the diverse needs, challenges, and motivations of both students and teachers. The papers in this volume share insights into how fostering empathy and support can create more inclusive and effective learning environments in ELT. In terms of 'innovation,' the conference showcased ground-breaking methodologies and technologies that enhance language teaching, encouraging participants to explore new avenues for engagement and learning. Lastly, the theme of 'sustainability' underscores the importance of ensuring that innovative practices and research outcomes yield long-lasting, positive impacts on communities and educational ecosystems. The proceedings highlight various initiatives and collaborative efforts aimed at embedding care, innovation, and sustainability into teaching, research, and community service. This volume serves as a vital resource for educators and researchers dedicated to transforming ELT through a holistic and collaborative approach, paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future in ELT.

The book presents selected papers from the Academic Track of the World Science Fiction Convention 2025. The academic part of the conference is held as an integral part of the one of the largest genre conventions in the world. In bringing academics, scientists, creatives and the most engaged of fans together, it provides a uniquely eclectic cross-section of the cutting-edge research associated with the genre and speculative fiction more broadly conceived,  producing insights that transcend intellectual barriers and catalyse new approaches to engaging the genre of science fiction, and its impact upon society. In presenting some of the best of this eclectic research, the book shows how the study of the genre transcends academic boundaries. It also provides a snapshot of the extreme variety of the latest research into the genre. It is relevant to researchers and students in literature as well as reception theory, specifically to those with a particular interest in science fiction. It also extends to scholars in comparative literature, and to those studying the intersection of science and the arts more broadly.

This book presents one of the two collections of papers from the 12th International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality (ICT 2023), hosted by Jinan University, China, from November 3 to 5, 2023. Delving into the subject with a blend of scholarly rigor and practical insight, it provides a fresh outlook on how digital intelligence is reshaping the tourism landscape. Through the lens of interdisciplinary exploration, this book showcases pioneering strategies and real-world case studies, bridging the gap between demand and supply, and illuminating the path toward a more interconnected and intelligent future for the tourism sector. Its contents introduce emerging topics such as virtual reality tourism, cyber pilgrimage, smart tourism city construction, and large language models, tailored to cater to the needs of researchers, practitioners, and students alike.

This book takes a multifaceted approach to examine the transformation of the tourism and hospitality industry brought by the development of digital technology under and post the COVID-19 pandemic period. It encompasses the transformation of the tourism industry, as well as the innovation of tourism products and attractions.This book provides a comprehensive introduction to essential topics in the tourism and hospitality industry from both macro and micro perspectives. It offers insights on how the industry can respond to the challenges associated with these changes.The primary intended readership of this book includes professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as the graduate students, educators, academic researchers in tourism and hospitality studies.

This open access book, stemming from the biennial Consortium for Southeast Asian Studies in Asia conference, confronts numerous contemporary issues in the Southeast Asia region, under the banner of the 2022 theme “Managing Disruption, Developing Resilience for a Better Southeast Asia.” Providing a platform for discussion and collaboration in the fields of sociology, education, population studies, cultural studies, public health, international relations, and other humanities and social science disciplines, the range of interdisciplinary chapters focus their critical analyses vis-à-vis the interpellation of economic, social, historical, artistic, cultural, religious, and political viewpoints. Organized into three sections, the first looks at new models of economic development, the challenges to education quality, the labor market in the digital era, and the demographic changes and critical issues facing both the young and elderly in the region. The second examines disasters as a future challenge for risk management, understandings of contemporary society and culture, the digital humanities, social development in the time of COVID-19, and identities in relation to religion, minorities, and social harmony. The final section addresses diaspora, migration, the region in the pandemic, citizenship and human security, democracy, and human rights, as well as foreign policy, diplomacy, and state sovereignty in Southeast Asia. As ASEAN comes of age, there has never been a more compelling need to provide region-based perspectives to complement the deepening economic, social, and cultural integration in the region.  For scholars working on Southeast Asia, “area” matters in geopolitical, economic, intellectual, institutional, social, cultural, and affective terms, and so this book transports the study of Southeast Asia from the periphery to the center, so as to enable scholars who live in and research the region to bring their research to a global readership. Relevant to scholars, public intellectuals, policy-makers, and activists working in all areas of the social sciences and humanities, this comprehensive book presents the very latest research on, and from, Southeast Asia.

This book explores the intersection of art, design, and technology, revealing how new technological innovations are transforming creative practices and opening up new artistic expressions. The book offers a broad context of the ethical and social ramifications of technology-enhanced art and design, addressing issues of privacy and responsible application of interdisciplinary technology in the creative process. It also discusses how artists and designers use technology as part of their response to social and political challenges and as their opinion on current social change. Consisting of selected proceedings papers from the International Conference of Art, Design and Technology (ICADT 2024), the volume begins by examining the historical context of art and technology, detailing key developments that have shaped contemporary creative practices. It also investigates how digital tools and techniques are altering traditional art forms, such as painting, sculpture, and photography. The authors use case studies and deep analysis to portray how technology has encouraged artistic expression to flourish, resulting in entirely new art forms and mediums. In design, the book describes how technology has been channelled into design thinking and problem-solving, with computer-aided design software making design processes more complex. It also discusses how new materials, 3D printing, and parametric design push the boundaries of possibility in product design, industrial design, and architecture. Interactive experiences and immersive environments can transform anything, with VR, AR, and mixed reality turning storytelling and exhibition design on their head. The book provides a valuable aesthetic computing resource for future artists, designers, educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the profound impact of technology on the realm of creativity.

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Best Innovative Teaching Strategies (ICOBITS) at BITS Pilani on Feb 9-11, 2023. It brings together global academicians, researchers, and industry experts to delve into innovative teaching-learning practices. Meticulously selected and reviewed by professionals, the proceedings offer cross-cutting perspectives and strategies in education and creative learning. It is organized into four parts and covers Innovative Pedagogical Practices for Technology Enhanced Learning, Technology, Society and Industry in Higher Education, STEM Education and Cultural Studies, Gender Studies and Sustainability in Higher Education. It provides insights into assessment tools for effectively evaluating the efficiency of teaching methods. Part one explores ICT, digital classrooms, metaverse-based teaching, gamification, and AI-ML-based practices. Part two delves into the humanistic approach in technical education, social networking as an educational tool, and outcome-based assessment needs. Part three addresses future educators' requirements through multidisciplinary collaboration in STEM education. Part four discusses gender equity, structured social inclusion and cultural skills in teaching-learning practices. This book is a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, policymakers, administrators, technocrats, and developers actively engaged in education technology across disciplines such as Engineering, Sciences, Management, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Best Innovative Teaching Strategies (ICOBITS) at BITS Pilani on Feb 9-11, 2023. It brings together global academicians, researchers, and industry experts to delve into innovative teaching-learning practices. Meticulously selected and reviewed by professionals, the proceedings offer cross-cutting perspectives and strategies in education and creative learning. It is organized into four parts and covers Innovative Pedagogical Practices for Technology Enhanced Learning, Technology, Society and Industry in Higher Education, STEM Education and Cultural Studies, Gender Studies and Sustainability in Higher Education. It provides insights into assessment tools for effectively evaluating the efficiency of teaching methods. Part one explores ICT, digital classrooms, metaverse-based teaching, gamification, and AI-ML-based practices. Part two delves into the humanistic approach in technical education, social networking as an educational tool, and outcome-based assessment needs. Part three addresses future educators' requirements through multidisciplinary collaboration in STEM education. Part four discusses gender equity, structured social inclusion and cultural skills in teaching-learning practices. This book is a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, policymakers, administrators, technocrats, and developers actively engaged in education technology across disciplines such as Engineering, Sciences, Management, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

This book is a collection of the best scientific research presented during the First International Conference of Indonesian Medical and Health Professions Education (INA-MHPE Conference 2022) hosted by the Departments of Medicine, Health Professions Education, and Bioethics in the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Indonesia. The conference was held in co-operation with the co-hosts of Department of Medical Education at Universitas Indonesia (UI) and the Medical Education Unit in the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Airlangga (UA), who will host the forthcoming INA-MHPEC in 2024 and 2026, respectively. This collection presents selected papers presented by health professionals and bioethicists from these leading institutions in Indonesia, focusing on the theme of character building in the context of health education for medical professionals in the twenty-first century. It considers effective learning strategies for character building, appropriate methods of character assessment, means of assessing and improving the learning environment in the community, clinics, university classes and hospitals, and addresses the role of the healthcare educator in providing resources, program evaluations, and effective medical management to support the development of healthcare professionals’ characters, and their modus operandi, in the future. The book is relevant to medical and public health professionals in Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and beyond.