Albert Camus

Digital Transformation: What Kind of Smart Life do we have today?

Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Economy

This book provides a comprehensive perspective on utilizing AI’s transformative power across the framework of knowledge management, i.e., knowledge creation, dissemination, retention, and learning. In the knowledge-based economy, the role of knowledge as compared with other types of resources such as natural resources or physical capital has taken on greater importance. In a knowledge-driven economy, economic development is related to technological competitiveness, which is in turn driven by science and scientific research. Thus, in a knowledge-based economy, scientific research plays an important role in economic growth. Moreover, in the recently burgeoning knowledge economy, artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with promising machine learning (ML) techniques are rapidly transforming academia and scholarship in terms of how we conduct research and deliver education, i.e., in knowledge creation and dissemination.This insightful book explores the practical applications of AI in research methodologies, university rankings, teaching and learning, curriculum development, and assessment. It explores AI tools, techniques, and smart applications while critically examining the ethical considerations and potential challenges. Featuring chapters from researchers, scholars, and academics including recommendations, this book empowers researchers, academics, regulators, and technology professionals to navigate the complexities of AI integration and build a more innovative and equitable future for research and education.

Partnership for Sustainable Development

The book explores issues impacting Africa’s development, approaches across sectors. It is focused on interdisciplinary and multi-sector collaboration to address Africa’s development challenges. The book explores how partnerships across academia, government, industry, and communities can contribute to sustainable development.

Handbook of Artificial Intelligence in Green 6G Wireless Communications

The book begins by exploring the fundamentals of green wireless communication systems, providing a detailed overview of the core principles and candidate enabling technologies for 6G.

1. Soraia Raupp Musse
2. Julia Melgaré
3. Greice Pinho

From Pixels to Perception: The Interplay Between Real and Virtual Human Experiences

The book delves into two key aspects of the interaction between real and virtual humans. First, it examines the intricate dynamics of human perception in relation to virtual human representation, beginning with an exploration of the Uncanny Valley (UV) theory to understand why certain virtual humans evoke discomfort or a sense of strangeness in users. It also addresses how human biases influence these perceptions, offering a deeper understanding of the subjective factors at play. The book introduces innovative methods to investigate this phenomenon, correlating objective image characteristics, such as Hu Moments and Histogram Oriented Gradient (HOG), with subjective feelings of discomfort. The second aspect of the book shifts focus to the perspective of virtual humans, discussing how they perceive the virtual world and the importance of gaze behavior in creating believable characters. By integrating insights from neuroscience with data-driven models, the book illustrates how animated gaze and virtual human perception can enhance user interaction with virtual environments. Bringing together both sides of perception, this comprehensive analysis reveals how these dynamics impact the user experience with technology.

Transhumanism’s Impact on Higher Education

Dr Mustafa Kayyali is a higher-education scholar and quality-assurance practitioner at Maaref University of Applied Sciences (Syria), where he leads Quality Assurance and Accreditation and institutional effectiveness initiatives. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Research Journal of Maaref University of Applied Sciences (RJMU). His work bridges policy, accreditation, and educational technology, with a particular focus on AI ethics, assessment, and evidence-informed decision-making in universities. He has authored and edited numerous publications and advises institutions on program evaluation, learning assurance, and digital transformation. Kayyali holds a PhD in Quality Management and collaborates widely through international partnerships, conferences, and editorial service.