The secret to boosting research productivity, managing workloads and responding to changing circumstances is to harness project management tools in the academic environment. With academics increasingly being asked to perform all of these feats at once, this book could not come soon enough. It sets out the basics of project management as a practical, step-by-step process for integrating the demands of research projects into the working life of today's academics.

This book's central premise is that as a research academic you are already a project manager whether or not you identify as such, by virtue of the particular professional demands made of you. It explains how to take a structured approach to delivering research by determining your goals, defining their success and fully embracing the planning process. With a well-planned, well-managed project under your belt, it also explains the best ways of concluding and delivering a project, including how to guide your team through the invaluable review process to make sure that your next project is managed even more successfully.

By understanding that you are a project manager and exactly what tasks and responsibilities this involves, you will be able not only to improve your output, manage your workload and expand your prospects, but use your unique experience and skills to further develop in the role itself.

This edited volume examines the challenges and innovations in collecting, measuring, and analysing data on sexual and gender minorities. As interest in sexual and gender minority research grows across academia and policy, the need for high-quality, inclusive, and comparable data has become increasingly urgent. However, existing data sources remain fragmented and methodologically complex.

The book provides a critical overview of major data sources, including general population surveys and dedicated LGBTIQ+ studies, assessing their strengths and limitations in terms of representativeness, comparability, and data quality. Drawing on the Total Survey Error framework, the book evaluates different approaches to measuring sexual orientation and gender identity. It offers practical guidance on questionnaire design and survey implementation to improve validity and inclusivity of survey measures. It also presents sampling approaches and post-survey adjustments for LGBTIQ+ studies.

Key Features:

• Provides a Total Survey Error framework for survey research focussing on sexual and gender minorities
• Provides an overview of data sources for LGBTIQ+ research, including international surveys and targeted studies
• Offers practical guidance on measuring sexual orientation and gender identity using state-of-the-art frameworks
• Discusses methodological challenges such as non-probability sampling, disclosure, and sampling hard-to-reach populations
• Highlights innovative approaches, including boost samples, online data collection, and census developments
• Includes cross-national perspectives and real-world case studies

The book aims to position survey research focussing on sexual and gender minorities as a rapidly evolving field and provides guidance for researchers, statisticians, data producers, and policy makers working on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

This collection of incisive essays is a nuanced interrogation of the suitability of literature as a vehicle for moral philosophy - a complex debate at the intersection of ethics and aesthetics.

What connects these different perspectives is a central question: is literature is an appropriate medium for approaching and unpicking moral, ethical and philosophical questions? And what insights does its form allow? Whilst some thinkers have charged literature as the source of feelings of resentment and alienation, others have argued that it is the most fertile ground for the development a moral imagination. Indeed, numerous philosophers have shown a great deal of interest in the possibility of reading literature as a philosophical exercise, with proponents such as Martha Nussbaum and Iris Murdoch leading the quest for a philosophical style which is more representative of human experience than abstract, analytic texts.

This volume brings together 12 exciting new contributions to this debate, contextualised by a comprehensive and in-depth editorial introduction that delves into its conceptual lineage. Grouped into three thematic sections, chapters explore literature's ability to be argumentative, its potential to bring about moral growth, and the rich diversity of philosophical thought across different literary genres.

This book examines how cutting-edge technologies are transforming the way we live, work, and address some of the world's most critical challenges. In an era marked by climate change, healthcare disparities, educational inequities, and rapid urbanization, emerging tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), and Blockchain are unlocking new possibilities for innovation and progress.

Bringing together global perspectives and practical insights, the book explores the application of these technologies across diverse sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, business, education, and smart cities. From AI-powered diagnostic tools revolutionizing medicine to IoT-driven systems enabling sustainable farming, and digital platforms reshaping learning and customer engagement, each chapter highlights how responsible innovation can empower individuals, organizations, and communities to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. The book balances technical knowledge with real-world examples and ethical considerations, addressing the social, cultural, and governance challenges necessary for fostering equitable and inclusive growth.

As part of the Advances in Emerging Markets and Business Operations series, this book will appeal to students, academics, policymakers, and readers interested in data science, AI and machine learning, sustainability, technology and innovation management, business studies, operations and supply chain management, healthcare management, and health informatics.

Guiding scholars to think about international education as a field of research as opposed to practice, this book addresses the rapidly evolving, yet increasingly distinct fields of international schooling and the International Baccalaureate (IB), ultimately introducing reflexive practice as an essential framework for research in both areas.

Critically examining how the IB has come to dominate the field and overshadow other models of international education, the book draws on narrative reflections, qualitative data from over 100 doctoral dissertations, and conversations with practitioner-researchers to suggest a basis for greater reflexivity within international research practices. Chapters analyse international schools and IB programmes across private and state contexts as sites of research, discuss multiculturalism and IB research in global contexts, and highlight unique ethical considerations when conducting international research. Drawing on this analysis, the book equips researchers with practical techniques and guiding questions for navigating the field.

Calling for a reassessment of the relationship between the IB and international schools, this book will be invaluable for doctoral students in the field of education research methods, as well as international and comparative education. Established scholars and academics involved in reflexivity, along with schools and schooling more broadly will also find the volume of use.

Dabei ist es vor dem Hintergrund eines verfassungskonformen Ausgleichs von Freiheit und Sicherheit bedeutsam, Eingriffe in digitale Sphaeren durch normenklare Befugnisse und verfahrensrechtliche Begrenzungen zu regulieren. Dies betrifft namentlich die Ueberwachung (auch) des Surfverhaltens im Rahmen klassischer TKUe-Massnahmen sowie die Infiltration informationstechnischer Systeme, um Verschluesselungstechnologien zu umgehen. Dem Antagonismus von technischen Moeglichkeiten und rechtlichen Beduerfnissen begegnet die Untersuchung mit grundlegendem Reformbedarf und einer dogmatischen Weiterentwicklung des allgemeinen Persoenlichkeitsrechts: einem ≫Recht auf Vertraulichkeit intrapersoneller Internetkommunikation≪.

Designed to equip established and emerging leaders in higher education to decipher the complex and increasingly digital world in which we live, this key text both provokes and supports thinking about digital education leadership.

At the heart of this book is the conceptual framework of Digital Education Leadership Literacies for Higher Education, or DELLHE. By journeying through the different topics, the reader is introduced to the concept of DELLHE and shown how the different dimensions can help develop critical mindsets and support leaders in taking responsible action:

-VISION-MAKING explores values, purpose, context and strategy.

-LEADING encourages deep thinking about what forms of leadership need to be mobilised and how digital education leaders can bring about change that sticks.

-SUSTAINING focuses on how decisions about digital education need to consider the human and environmental impact.

-RELATING highlights the importance of both interpersonal relationships and organisational dynamics.

-LEARNING encourages the professional development of both current and aspiring digital education leaders, as well as rethinking the ways in which higher education institutions can foster organisational learning.

Leading Higher Education in the Digital Age combines research evidence, practical examples and recommendations to stimulate thinking and action. This book will be useful for current and aspiring leaders alike: Rectors, Presidents, Vice-Chancellors, Vice-rectors and Pro-Vice-Chancellors, particularly those taking on a remit for digital education; heads of learning technology units or centres for teaching and learning, academic leaders, or learning technologists and educational developers looking to move into leadership roles.

Meet Matt! Matt is the Mathematical and Analytical Thinker as well as the narrator of Anti-Analytics: How Not to and How to Use Data Analytics in Business. Matt explains how managers can successfully apply data analytics to business problems.

Matt shares insight into developing a business analytics mindset that fosters the conditions under which organizations can develop business intelligence, create value, and build sustainable competitive advantage. The book introduces the concept of Anti-Analytics, which are the practices and processes preventing the proper adoption and adaptation of analytics-based approaches. The book explains how to:

• Enhance the sustainability of data analytics projects to achieve higher levels of strategic intelligence
• Determine the best of the mix of managers and technology to create organizational value
• Reduce errors in the analysis and design of data analytics systems

Anti-analytics and the business analytics mind set can also help organizations manage the uncertainty surrounding AI's application and integration into broader organizational and societal systems. Because generative AI models and basic AI solutions are widely accessible, organizations can easily adopt this technology. The real advantage from AI as well as data analytics comes from users with an analytical mindset who can manage and operate organizations in ways that solve increasingly complex problems. This book shows how to develop this analytical mindset that can create business solutions delivering value and competitive advantage now and in the future.

The topic of cybersecurity is closely allied with many issues that directly relate to the safety, security and wellbeing of shipping companies, vessels and facilities, staff and crewmembers. This topic spans all levels of the organizational chart from the executive level where strategic decisions for security are made, to the janitor who has wide access to facilities. All departments including management, engineering, personnel, training, and logistics must be vigilant in planning, coordinating and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures for information technology and various types of operational technology so vital for day-to-day operations.

Many books on this subject tend to focus primarily on the general aspects of protecting sensitive data, hardening facilities, and mitigating potential risks from unauthorized access, data breaches, ransom demands, disruptions of information technology and their effects on operations. They might even address the consequences of sabotage, losing sensitive data and the financial bottom line. The reader is left on their own to apply this information to their own industry and situation.

This book focuses specifically on the unique needs and requirements of the maritime shipping industry. The scope of the problem is illustrated by citing examples of cybercrime hazards, events and their effects experienced within the complex and interconnected physical, electronic, and cyber environments prevalent throughout the industry. Lessons learned from these maritime-unique situations are valuable to protect critical vessel functions and technologies from cyberattacks. These needs are translated into the subject of regulatory compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) and nation state cybersecurity initiatives, and illustrated using the United States Coast Guard implementation of IMO directives for U.S.-flagged vessels and facilities. However, this book goes even further by discussing issues beyond these requirements. Subjects essential for maintaining cybersecurity include Zero Trust principles in view of pending and expanded roles played by artificial intelligence, maritime digital twin technology, and quantum computing. The result is a comprehensive, practical and actionable treatment of cybersecurity tailored to the needs and requirements of the maritime industry.

This core text on economic geography from acclaimed scholar Barney Warf provides students an accessible, balanced, and concise overview of why location matters in business and economics.

Offering numerous U.S. based examples, Economic Geography drives home concepts while being engaging and relevant for students. Warf explores all aspects of the economy, from developmetn and globalization, agriculture and manufacturing, to e-commerce and retail. Each chapter ends with a set of defined glossary terms, study questions, and suggested readings, to encourage further student engagement. The full color art program boasts over 100 figures, illustrating examples for better learning retention. Students will leave with an understanding that capitalism as we understand it today is not inevitable, but rather resulting from historical and contextual factors.

Introducing 'cosmopolitans' as a growing group of global citizens, the book examines how this group values openness and cultural diversity and views this identity as a source of empowerment. Contributing authors discuss Finland as an in-depth case study, highlighting the country's acute need for international talent while acknowledging cultural and linguistic barriers to inclusion. The growing complexity of global mobility is also addressed considering technological advances, political tensions, pandemics and shifting legal frameworks. Ultimately, the book emphasises, and argues for, the importance of mobility in today's society.

The Many Faces of Global Mobility is a key resource for scholars and students in international business, management and migration studies, especially those seeking a greater understanding of contemporary mobility and the future of work. Practitioners and policy makers concerned with migration, inclusion and demographic challenges will also find its insights invaluable.

This book examines how twenty-first century horror narratives are shaped by transmedia storytelling, digital convergence, and mediated intertextuality.

Contemporary storytelling is increasingly participatory, multimodal, and intermedial. As a result, it might be tempting to argue that we are witnessing an entirely new set of horrors emerging in today's digitised world. Despite the innovations brought about by artificial intelligence, digital connectivity and social media, this book argues that today's horror narratives are deeply rooted in historical and cultural discourses. Age-old fears are being reimagined in a new media landscape that is both global and deeply personal. This collection offers insights into how horror narratives are evolving across various media platforms including film, television, video games, and social media such as TikTok and YouTube. It also explores the lived reality of communities who engage with horror as a cultural identity and practice, considering how fashion, make-up, and costuming operate as their own forms of transmedia. These chapters examine the relationship between media, culture, and technology, revealing how digital culture reshapes traditional horror motifs and influences social norms. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the connections between new storytelling practices and established genres, as well as how these narratives reflect contemporary societal fears and desires.

This book will be valuable for scholars of media studies, fan studies, game studies, the Gothic, and horror research. By addressing both emerging technologies and historical representations of horror, the collection provides critical perspectives for academics interested in the intersections of media, culture, identity, community, and horror. The interdisciplinary approach will appeal to those studying screen studies, sociology, media representation, and cultural practices, offering new trends and insights within the evolving field of horror studies.

This open access book studies the history of the island of Crete as a site of ethnic and religious mixing and reveals how this relates to modern day interest in pluralistic community formation.

Louis A Ruprecht Jr. explores the mixture of culture, traditions, languages, and religion in the Greek island of Crete to explore the idea that mixing creates both marvels and monsters. The book considers how all of the bodies living and mixing on Crete were caught up in ritual, ceremony, and contexts which can be identified as religious. Ruprecht explores archeology, literature, myths, and biblical stories, revealing how the history of mixing cultures and ideas in Crete, focusing mostly on Greek mythology and the early spread of Christianity. In essence, Ruprecht uses Crete's history as an example to show how we can live in mixed societies rather than amidst constant culture wars.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Emory University and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Key Features:

• Brand new chapter on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation in relation to Mergers
• Substantial coverage of State Aid procedure
• Demonstrates how public enforcement and private enforcement work in tandem
• Commentary on current enforcement trends and where the rules provide flexibility in uncertain times

Presenting authoritative guidance on competition procedure and enforcement rules in the EU, and facilitating navigation of this complex field, the third edition of EU Competition Law Volume I: Procedure is an essential resource for all practitioners handling competition or state aid cases, as well as judges and competition authorities.

Fleck analyses longitudinal studies across varied industries and ownership regimes, revealing three core requirements for healthy long-term survival: renewal fostering, slack producing and integrity cultivating. Chapters examine the dual role of growth and how it can both constructively and destructively affect the existence of an organization, its members and the relevant environment. The book highlights how responsible leadership is essential to address the entrepreneurial, environmental and organizational trio of growth challenges and to prevent self-destruction. Fleck also demonstrates how fostering a sustainable strategy can result in socially responsible and environmentally conscious behaviors.

This book is a crucial read for scholars and students of business, organization, entrepreneurship and strategic, general and critical management studies. It is also highly relevant to business owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs seeking organizational success.

Educators, and policymakers around the world are increasingly keen that students of all levels (school and university alike) develop 'deep learning'. But, what counts as deep learning and what does it look like in different disciplines?

This book examines the issue of students developing 'deep learning' in different disciplines including mathematics, science, English, geography, history, religious education, and foreign languages. Each chapter of this essential resource focuses on a particular discipline, clearly articulate its own perspective on deep learning, and discuss a concept or approach that is considered important for deep learning in the particular discipline but whose place in typical teaching practice and/or policy debate tends not to reflect that importance.

A commentary chapter draws out and highlights unifying cross-disciplinary aspects of deep learning making this a must read for all researchers, teacher educators and policy makers interested in deep learning across the disciplines.

In a far-reaching analysis, Headey shows that almost all Western governments pay at least lip service to the idea that enhancing well-being is a desirable goal for policy. They issue annual reports that include measures of life satisfaction and well-being, and they have all endorsed some policies and programs, such as working from home, subsidies for community groups and sports clubs, that are plainly intended to increase individual and family well-being. Analysing evidence from economists and psychologists on the causes of life satisfaction and drawing on longitudinal studies, Headey highlights policies and programs for positive intervention in family and social policy, health, mental health, working life and job satisfaction. The book also discusses the political feasibility of an array of national and international approaches, contextualising their impact on positive change and advocating for targeted, effective political strategies.

Public Policy for Well-Being is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of the welfare state, social policy, public policy, sociology, political theory and political economy. Social scientists and policy-makers will be interested in its timely suggestions for long-term public policy improvements.

This pioneering open access book offers a new take on esotericism by centering the often-overlooked contributions of East Asian thinkers to the development of this field of knowledge. The intellectual history of esotericism has long revolved around Western ideas about the East. This book tells a more complex and accurate story that traces global exchanges of ideas across East and West.

Esotericism in East Asia critically examines how and why the language of 'esotericism' has become so ubiquitous in scholarship on Asian religious ideas and practices. It highlights the role of interactions between European and Asian scholars since the 16th century to show that Asian thinkers and their local contexts have crucially shaped our understanding of esotericism. With contributions focusing on a range of contexts in Japan and China, from Buddhism and Shinto to the Theosophical movement and occultism, this volume provides rich insights into how Asians have engaged with and influenced the study of esotericism across the globe.

By introducing a new framework for studying esotericism in Asia from a perspective of global cultural exchange, this volume provides an important corrective to the Eurocentric approaches to studying esotericism that have dominated Western scholarship. As an invaluable reference for scholars working at the intersection of East Asian studies and esotericism, it lays the groundwork for more nuanced scholarship in the field.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. This publication received financial support from the publication fund NiedersachsenOPEN, funded by zukunft.niedersachsen.

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the Customs Tariff-its structure, purpose, and role in global trade by combining economic theory, international governance, practical application, and contemporary policy issues. It begins by introducing the fundamentals of the Customs Tariff and the economic principles behind supply, demand, and the impact of unit taxes such as import duties. It then explores the global institutions that shape tariff policy: the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO), explaining their roles in regulating international trade and maintaining the Harmonized System used worldwide.

A substantial portion of the book focuses on the structure and mechanics of the tariff itself, including commodity codes, General Interpretative Rules (GIRs), duty rates, tariff engineering, quotas, and non-tariff measures such as anti-dumping and countervailing duties. It explains how tariffs function as fiscal tools, regulatory mechanisms, and political instruments-covering topics like tariff inversion, protectionism, and the weaponization of tariffs in foreign policy.

The book also addresses modern trade challenges, including supply-chain risk, rules of origin, trade creation and diversion, and the operation of free-trade agreements and customs unions. It highlights the importance of competence and awareness among traders and customs professionals when navigating tariff systems. Later chapters examine recent U.S. tariff policies, including Section 301 and 232 actions, and discuss how tariffs are used to protect domestic industries or influence international behavior. The book concludes by considering the growing role of artificial intelligence in tariff classification and compliance, and reflects on the future of tariff policy in an evolving global trade environment.

This book focuses on contemporary, local working conditions for teachers and school leaders globally, using diverse ways to theorise critical issues of workload, wellbeing, burnout and retention within the teaching profession, thereby provoking alternative responses to the challenges faced.

Sketching a broad picture of the ways in which teacher wellbeing, workload intensification, and staff retention are interconnected, the book calls for a better understanding of how these multifaceted issues overlap regarding their consequences for the education workforce. Chapters bring together researchers from diverse contexts such as Australia, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Vietnam, and Norway, resulting in a diversity of approaches grounded in different socio-cultural traditions which encourage a wider range of theory, empirical areas of focus, and suggestions for meaningful change. Chapters theorise issues of teachers' work based on empirical studies and develop new conceptual approaches towards these issues, providing novel insights into issues felt across the board, regardless of career phase or role.

The book will be highly valuable for scholars, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of educational leadership, management and administration. Policy makers interested in transformative ways to respond to ubiquitous concerns about the education workforce around the globe will also find the volume of use.

Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence provides an in-depth exploration of the intersection of business analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI). Tailored for undergraduate, graduate, and professional learners, it equips readers with the knowledge and skills to leverage data-driven insights and AI technologies for strategic decision-making, operational optimization, and innovation in a dynamic global business environment. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice by:

- Introducing the foundational principles of business analytics and AI

- Demonstrating the integration of advanced AI techniques into business analytics processes

- Providing a unified guide to business analytics and machine learning with a focus on real-world applications

- Presenting a clear, practical, and accessible framework to harness AI and machine learning for solving complex business problems, optimizing operations, and driving innovation

- Exploring the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in business contexts

- Presenting case studies and real-world applications from diverse industries to showcase best practices.

The textbook combines foundational concepts, advanced techniques, and hands-on applications, catering to readers with varying levels of technical expertise. It includes global perspectives of BA and AI, case studies, practical examples, and coding snippets (in Python or R) to help readers implement AI-driven solutions in their organizations. Topics span predictive analytics, machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, and decision support systems, emphasizing how these tools empower businesses to stay competitive and ensure operational sustainability.

Is incarnational Christology credible? Should we understand Jesus as God incarnate? Discerning God Incarnate offers a critical survey of a range of proposals in contemporary theology and philosophy of religion on the validation of the doctrine of the Incarnation.

In this engaging and original study Gary Chartier investigates approaches that span across the topics of consciousness, resurrection, tradition and experience, focusing on the logic and pervasive assumptions of each argument.

Historical study of the Bible and historical sensitivity to the ways in which church tradition develops, along with contemporary views of divine action, make it difficult to affirm belief in the Incarnation simply on the basis of what the Bible or the church teaches. Chartier examines the alternative paths to affirming incarnational Christology that take full account of contemporary historical and philosophical insights. He explores the potential and limitations of the kind of 'critical orthodoxy' associated with such figures as Charles Gore, J. M. Creed and Leonard Hodgson, embracing both credal orthodoxy and historical consciousness.

Providing a sharp philosophical reflection on the degree to which different critical Christological arguments are exclusive or potentially mutually supportive, this is a valuable resource for any student and scholar studying philosophy of religion and theology.

For the first time, this volume brings together the writings, lectures, and correspondence of two of the most distinctive voices in twentieth-century French thought: Alexandre Kojeve (1902-1968) and Gaston Fessard (1897-1978).
Kojeve is widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers in France. His Hegel seminars of the 1930s shaped an entire generation of intellectuals, including Georges Bataille, Jacques Lacan, and Raymond Aron. Among his closest interlocutors was Gaston Fessard, a leading Jesuit theologian and himself a member of the seminar.
Authority, History, and Political Theology charts Kojeve and Fessard's friendship through their reviews of each other's work, lectures, letters, and unpublished essays. These texts, many translated into English for the very first time, show how each thinker grappled with urgent political-theological issues, such as the rise of totalitarianism, secularism, and Marxism.
Including a historical introduction, the volume situates their exchange at the intersection of Hegelian philosophy, Catholic theology, and global politics. It shows how two readers of Hegel- one an atheist philosopher, the other a Jesuit theologian - challenge how we think about political life, the role of religion in the public sphere, and the meaning of the end of history. Part of Bloomsbury's Political Theologies series, this book is essential for readers interested in political theology, continental philosophy, and intellectual history.