Call for Chapters: Smart Education and Sustainable Learning Environments in Smart Cities

Editors

Ali Sorayyaei Azar, Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia
Shashi Kant Gupta, Eudoxia Research University, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Khaleel Al Bataineh, University of Petra, Jordan
Nitu Maurya, IILM University, Greater Noida, India
Parin Somani, London Organization of Skills Development, United Kingdom

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 21, 2024
Full Chapters Due: October 13, 2024
Submission Date: October 13, 2024

Introduction

A. Background: As urbanization accelerates and technological advancements continue to reshape our cities, the integration of smart technologies into urban development has become increasingly prominent. Concurrently, the education sector faces challenges in adapting to the demands of a rapidly changing world, including the need to prepare students for the digital age while fostering environmental consciousness and sustainability. "Smart Education and Sustainable Learning Environments in Smart Cities" explores the intersection of these two spheres, investigating how smart technologies can be leveraged to create inclusive, innovative, and environmentally sustainable educational ecosystems within the context of modern urban development. B. Issues: 1. Integration Gap: Historically, there has been a disconnect between urban development efforts and educational initiatives, resulting in missed opportunities to leverage smart technologies for educational purposes and promote sustainability within educational ecosystems. 2. Environmental Impact: Educational institutions often overlook their environmental footprint, including energy consumption, waste generation, and resource utilization, leading to negative ecological consequences and hindering efforts to create sustainable learning environments. 3. Equity and Access: Disparities in access to technology and digital resources can exacerbate inequalities in educational outcomes, limiting opportunities for marginalized communities to benefit from smart education initiatives and sustainable learning environments within smart cities.

Objective

Integration of Smart Education Initiatives: The book aims to explore how smart technologies can be integrated into educational frameworks to create inclusive, innovative, and environmentally sustainable learning environments within smart cities. Promotion of Environmental Consciousness: By incorporating sustainability principles into educational curricula and practices, the book seeks to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote responsible behavior, and foster a culture of sustainability among students, educators, and educational stakeholders. Equity and Inclusion: Through the adoption of inclusive design principles and equitable access to technology, the book aims to address disparities in educational outcomes and ensure that all learners have access to quality education and opportunities for personal and academic growth within smart, sustainable learning environments.

Target Audience

By addressing these objectives, the book aims to provide educators, policymakers, urban planners, and sustainability advocates with the knowledge, insights, and strategies needed to create inclusive, innovative, and environmentally sustainable educational ecosystems within the framework of smart city development. Educators and Educational Leaders: Teachers, administrators, and educational policymakers interested in integrating smart technologies and sustainability principles into educational practices. Urban Planners and City Officials: City planners, architects, and policymakers responsible for designing and developing smart cities and sustainable urban environments with a focus on education. Sustainability Advocates: Environmental activists, NGOs, and sustainability organizations working to promote sustainable development and environmental stewardship within urban contexts. Technology Developers: Innovators, technologists, and developers creating smart technologies and digital solutions for educational and urban development purposes. Researchers and Academics: Scholars, researchers, and academics studying the intersection of smart education, sustainable development, and urban planning. Community Leaders and Grassroots Organizations: Community organizers, local leaders, and grassroots organizations interested in fostering community engagement, equity, and inclusion within smart city initiatives. Students and Learners: Individuals of all ages interested in understanding the impact of smart technologies and sustainability on education, urban living, and environmental sustainability. Industry Professionals: Professionals working in industries related to education technology, urban development, sustainability, and environmental management. Policy Makers and Government Officials: Government officials, legislators, and policymakers responsible for shaping education policies, urban development strategies, and environmental initiatives. General Public: Individuals interested in learning about the future of education, urban living, and environmental sustainability within the context of smart cities.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 21, 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 August 4, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by October 13, 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, Smart Education and Sustainable Learning Environments in Smart Cities. 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

July 21, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
August 4, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
October 13, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
November 24, 2024: Review Results Returned
December 22, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
December 29, 2024: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Ali Sorayyaei Azar Management and Science University (MSU) ali_sorayyaei@msu.edu.my Shashi Kant Gupta Eudoxia Research University raj2008enator@gmail.com Khaleel Al Bataineh University of Petra khaleel.albataineh@uop.edu.jo Nitu Maurya IILM University, Greater Noida nitu12sept@gmail.com Parin Somani London Organization of Skills Development drparinsomani@gmail.com

Classifications

Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Social Sciences and Humanities

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