This two-volume set CCIS 2958 and 2959 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2025, held in Naples, Italy, during September 23–25, 2025.The 66 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. They are organized into the following topical sections:Part I: Digital Pedagogy, Instructional Design and C...

This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts interested in unraveling the potential and promises of virtual reality, delving into its applications, challenges, and the exciting path that lies ahead. In the age of rapidly advancing technology, the intersection of psychology and virtual reality (VR) has opened doors to a world of unprecedented possibilities. This introduction sets the stage for an exploration of the potential of virtual reality within t...

Abolitionist thought visualizes a world without prisons – or a radical reduction or transformation of prisons and punishment. This fascinating book explores the abolitionist ideas of key early socialists and anarchists, writing from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries. It considers how these radical thinkers can provide insights into our present condition, both by highlighting the harms of punishment and by pointing to inspiring alternatives to current policy and practice.By ...

Climate change is a key threat to agriculture. Modelling is fundamental to assessing its potential impacts. This collection summarises the wealth of research on improving climate impact models and their use in assessing impacts on different regions.Modelling climate change impacts on agricultural systems reviews research on developing models in areas such as improving data flows, incorporating genetic information and dealing with uncertainty. This collecti...

Plasma Modeling: Methods and applications presents and discusses the different approaches that can be adopted for plasma modeling, giving details about theoretical and numerical methods. It describes kinetic models used in plasma investigations, develops the theory of fluid equations and hybrid models, and discusses applications and practical problems across a range of fields.This updated second edition contains over 200 pages of new material, including an extensive new pa...

We wrote this book to help financial experts and investors to understand the state of the art of artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance. But first, what is artificial intelligence? The foundations of artificial intelligence lie in the human desire to automate. Often this desire has had foundations in grand civilization-defining visions or economic needs, such as the Antikythera mechanism, circa 200 BCE. Considered to be the oldest known example of an analog computer, it is...

This volume presents three claims regarding the role of middle powers in the 21st Century: first, states aspiring to become or remain middle powers choose from three possible role: to be a global middle powers; to be a regional pivot; or to be a niche leader. Second, states seeking such roles need different mixes of hard and soft power sources. Third, more so than great or small powers, middle powers walk a thin line between the domestic and systemic pressures they face. In this volume, th...

The two-volume set CCIS 2467 and 2468 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during September 25–27, 2024.The 46 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 101 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Artificial Intelligence in Educatio...

Italy is home to one of the most vibrant contemporary playwriting scenes in Europe, yet Italian dramatists are little known to English-language readers and audiences: discover their stories and perspective in English for the very first time.Written between 2013 and 2022 by award-winning authors, the plays in this collection document a theatre culture not only preoccupied with the personal dimension of intimate and family relations, good food and designer fashion, a...

In an increasingly globalized world, the face of higher education—particularly in the fields of business and economics—is evolving rapidly. Classrooms are more culturally diverse than ever, reflecting a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, perspectives, and learning styles. Offering educators strategies for navigating culturally diverse classrooms Global Classroom addresses the challenges, effective communication techniques, inclusive curricula, and real-world case studies in business and...

Life-defining experiential learning opportunities, especially international ones, do not “just happen”: they are carefully and purposefully designed. Responding to the needs of institutions, businesses, and non-profits, Cross-Cultural Undergraduate Internships provides the critical know-how for designing, measuring, and assessing roles that can kickstart student growth and empowerment.Featuring the Sant’Anna Institute, an Italian educational organization that offers study ...

The two-volume set CCIS 2467 and 2468 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online, HELMeTO 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during September 25–27, 2024.The 46 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 101 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Artificial Intelligence in Educatio...