Across the globe, patients are no longer passive recipients of care — they are active participants, decision-makers and collaborators.This timely volume explores the evolving landscape of patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare, focusing on its intersection with the healthcare professions. Drawing on international perspectives, the book examines how patients and professionals navigate changing roles, peer support networks and complex healthcare systems. It considers the ...

The field of social research is characterized by its broad scope and interdisciplinary nature, encompassing the examination of human behaviour, societies, and various facets of social existence; however, it is influenced by numerous factors, including technological advancements. It is therefore no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a driving force, bringing about substantial transformations within the field. The use of AI-assisted tools and programmes for the col...

This ground-breaking volume provides the first comprehensive resource for health professionals managing the rehabilitation of people experiencing Long COVID.Founded on therapeutic principles and evidence from other chronic conditions, and informed by clinician and lived experience expertise, the book advances the narrative of Long COVID from “what do we know” to “what can we do.” It skilfully integrates the latest evidence of the condition with practical therapeutic tips, supportin...

As researchers have begun to adapt to the continuing presence of COVID-19, they have also begun to reflect more deeply on fundamental research issues and assumptions. Researchers around the world have responded in diverse, thoughtful and creative ways – from adapting data collection methods to fostering researcher and community resilience, while also attending to often urgent needs for care.This book, part of a series of three Rapid Responses, connects themes of care and resilience...

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is transforming education, and language classrooms are no exception. This groundbreaking volume brings together international scholars and practitioners to examine how AI is reshaping the teaching and learning of additional languages. Edited by Louise Ohashi, Mary Hillis, and Robert Dykes, Artificial Intelligence in Our Language Learning Classrooms offers both theoretical perspectives and practical applications for educators navigating th...

This volume addresses the gap in knowledge around generative AI and its applications in education. It draws on the recent history of technological innovation and digital pedagogies, locating generative AI in the contemporary discourse around education futures. It argues that a new hybrid model of education is emerging, requiring educational institutions to embed generative AI into course and programme design, delivery and assessment. It also proposes a shift from a focus on learning as out...

Essays on the challenges and risks of designing algorithms and platforms for children, with an emphasis on algorithmic justice, learning, and equity.One in three Internet users worldwide is a child, and what children see and experience online is increasingly shaped by algorithms. Though children’s rights and protections are at the center of debates on digital privacy, safety, and Internet governance, the dominant online platforms have not been constructed with the ...

AI is reshaping the future of education. Are your students ready?In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every facet of life, from how we shop to how we get our news, it’s inevitable that AI is changing the way we teach and the way students learn. For students to thrive in this world, they need more than just the ability to use technology; they need to understand how it works, its potential, and its limitations. They need AI lit...

This book is a concise introduction to emerging concepts and ideas found at the intersection of contemporary behavioural science and artificial intelligence. The book explores how these disciplines interact, change, and adapt to one another and what the implications of such an interaction are for practice and society.AI for Behavioural Science book begins by exploring the field of machine behaviour, which advocates using behavioural science to investigate artificial intelligence. T...

Fresh insights and discussions from the latest research into the impact of AI on higher educationAI is transforming every commercial industry it touches. But it’s also changing the way we perform science, collect and analyze data, and even educate our young people. In Degrees of Change: What AI Means for Education and the Next Generation, Microsoft Chief Data Scientist and Director of AI for Good Lab Juan M. Lavista Ferres along with 14 groups of scholars ...

This timely Handbook highlights the practical challenges and ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. An international array of experts pair empirical research with real-world examples of AI implementation in teaching, learning, assessment, and administration.Bringing together critical perspectives from around the world, this state-of-the-art Handbook illustrates the practical dilemmas and ethical stakes of generative AI in lectu...

This timely book explores the role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping higher education. It presents a detailed examination of the impact of generative AI on teaching, research and academic practices, investigating its transformative potential and addressing key ethical concerns and challenges.Leading international experts discuss how generative AI can be used for personalized learning and innovative assessment and pedagogical strategies, providing practical ins...