Call for Chapters: Digital Citizenship and Building a Responsible Online Presence

Editors

Hakikur Rahman, Presidency University, Bangladesh

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 9, 2024
Full Chapters Due: September 22, 2024
Submission Date: September 22, 2024

Introduction

In today’s interconnected world, understanding digital citizenship has become paramount. Digital citizenship refers to the responsible and ethical use of technology, particularly in the online sphere. It encompasses a range of behaviors, from respecting others’ privacy to safeguarding personal information. Just as we strive to be good citizens in our physical communities, digital citizenship urges us to be active, engaged, and accountable members of the online world.

Objective

In light of our world's growing interconnectedness, the objective of the book "Digital Citizenship and Building a Responsible Online Presence" is to offer a thorough examination of digital citizenship. The aim of the book is to provide readers the information, abilities, and moral outlook they need to appropriately traverse the digital world. Through exploring subjects like digital literacy, privacy, online conduct, and worldwide viewpoints, the book aims to enable people to become involved, knowledgeable, and responsible members of the online community. This book offers readers helpful advice, case studies, and stimulating conversations to help them accept digital citizenship as a necessary part of contemporary life.

Target Audience

Educators and School Administrators; Parents and Guardians; Students and Young Adults; Researchers and Scholars; Professionals in Various Fields; and Community Leaders and Advocates.

Recommended Topics

Navigating the Online World: - Benefits of Being a Good Digital Citizen - Developing Good Online Habits - Cultivating Healthy Online Practices Privacy and Security: - Guarding Your Digital Fortress: The Power of Strong Passwords - Embracing Privacy Settings: The Perils of Oversharing - Recognizing and Avoiding Scams: Dodging Digital Snares Teaching Digital Citizenship: - Shaping Responsible Digital Citizens: Empowering the Next Generation - Strategies for Teaching Digital Citizenship - Parental Guidance: Modeling Good Digital Citizenship Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives: - The Impact of Digital Citizenship on Society - Evolving Perspectives on Digital Citizenship - Navigating the Future of Digital Citizenship Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking: - How can individuals develop critical thinking skills to evaluate online information? - Strategies for teaching digital literacy in educational settings. - Recognizing misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. Cybersecurity and Privacy: - Best practices for protecting personal data online. - Understanding the risks of data breaches and identity theft. - Balancing convenience with privacy concerns (e.g., social media sharing, online shopping). Online Etiquette and Behavior: - Netiquette: Guidelines for respectful communication in online forums, emails, and social media. - Addressing cyberbullying and promoting kindness online. - The impact of online behavior on personal and professional relationships. Social Media and Digital Footprints: - Managing one’s digital footprint: What information is publicly accessible? - The permanence of online content and its implications. - Building a positive online reputation. Digital Rights and Responsibilities: - Understanding copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses. - Advocating for digital rights and open access. - Responsibilities of content creators and consumers. Online Safety for Children and Teens: - Teaching young users about safe online practices. - Parental controls and monitoring tools. - Balancing screen time and offline activities. Global Perspectives on Digital Citizenship: - Cultural differences in online behavior and norms. - Challenges faced by marginalized communities in the digital space. - Promoting inclusivity and diversity online.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 9, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 23, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by September 22, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Digital Citizenship and Building a Responsible Online Presence. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

June 9, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 23, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
September 22, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
November 24, 2024: Review Results Returned
January 5, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
January 19, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Hakikur Rahman Presidency University email@hakik.org

Classifications


Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Environmental, Agricultural, and Physical Sciences; Library and Information Science; Medical, Healthcare, and Life Sciences; Media and Communications; Security and Forensics; Government and Law; Social Sciences and Humanities; Science and Engineering
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