Ru Ye, "Higher-Order Evidence and Calibrationism "
English | ISBN: 1009124196 | 2023 | 75 pages | PDF | 4 MB
The higher-order evidence debate concerns how higher-order evidence affects the rationality of our first-order beliefs. This Element has two parts. The first part (Sections 1 and 2) provides a critical overview of the literature, aiming to explain why the higher-order evidence debate is interesting and important. The second part (Sections 3 to 6) defends calibrationism, the view that we should respond to higher-order evidence by aligning our credences to our reliability degree. The author first discusses the traditional version of calibrationism and explains its main difficulties, before proposing a new version of calibrationism called 'Evidence-Discounting Calibrationism.' The Element argues that this new version is independently plausible and that it can avoid the difficulties faced by the traditional version.

Harmonic Analysis on Symmetric Spaces-Higher Rank Spaces, Positive Definite Matrix Space and Generalizations by Audrey Terras
English | PDF | 2016 | 501 Pages | ISBN : 1493934066 | 7 MB
This text is an introduction to harmonic analysis on symmetric spaces, focusing on advanced topics such as higher rank spaces, positive definite matrix space and generalizations. It is intended for beginning graduate students in mathematics or researchers in physics or engineering. As with the introductory book entitled "Harmonic Analysis on Symmetric Spaces - Euclidean Space, the Sphere, and the Poincaré Upper Half Plane, the style is informal with an emphasis on motivation, concrete examples, history, and applications. The symmetric spaces considered here are quotients X=G/K, where G is a non-compact real Lie group, such as the general linear group GL(n,P) of all n x n non-singular real matrices, and K=O(n), the maximal compact subgroup of orthogonal matrices. Other examples are Siegel's upper half "plane" and the quaternionic upper half "plane". In the case of the general linear group, one can identify X with the space Pn of n x n positive definite symmetric matrices.

Adrianna Kezar, "Higher Education for the Public Good: Emerging Voices from a National Movement"
English | ISBN: 0787973823 | 2005 | 368 pages | EPUB | 784 KB
This important book explores the various ways that higher education contributes to the realization of significant public ends and examines how leaders can promote and enhance their contribution to the social charter through new policies and best practices. It also shows how other sectors of society, government agencies, foundations, and individuals can partner with institutions of higher education to promote the public good.

Positive Outlook: Function on a Higher Vibration, Develop a Winner's Mentality and Increase Your Resilience with Affirmations and Meditation by Harita Patel
English | MP3@192 kbps | 35 min | 48.2 MB
The saying "fake it till you make it" is all too true. In life and work having a great deal of confidence in yourself counts almost as much as your skill level. By conquering your tendencies to think negatively about yourself and your future, you can create your own destiny.

Higher Sobriety: My Years Without Booze (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0BSLVDYPB | 2023 | 12 hours and 4 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 343 MB
Author: Jill Stark
Narrator: Jill Stark

Innovation, Leadership and Governance in Higher Education: Perspectives on the Covid-19 Recovery Strategies
English | 2023 | ISBN: 9811972982 | 713 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 17 MB
This book explores theories and brings empirical evidence of innovations in learning and teaching and practice-driven leadership and governance of higher education institutions across developed and developing countries aiming to recover and sustain during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. A fresh managerial approach to identifying the critical challenges, opportunities and strategies of higher education services management is the fundamental essence of this book. The book includes unique chapters, and these are carefully designed. This book has original scholarly contributions, including case studies, and explains how higher education institutions can deal with the challenges of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The cross-cultural insights of both public and private sector higher education institutions across the globe are a helpful guide for academics, researchers, advanced students, and practitioners to identify and understand the best practices about what worked well and what did not during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The chapters help formulate a strategic recovery plan for higher education institutions to mitigate the challenges of the post-Covid-19 Pandemic.

The Sustainable University of the Future: Reimagining Higher Education and Research
English | 2023 | ISBN: 303120185X | 409 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 15 MB
The Sustainable University of the Future discusses the rapid changes taking place within institutions of higher education-changes that have pushed universities to reconsider their traditional policies and plans. The book, which has its origins in the Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition (QUARFE) event "University of the Future" examines the many ways universities are trying to keep pace with this transformation, despite regional and international challenges. The book looks at the role of universities in meeting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the impact of Industry 4.0, the social aspects of University 4.0, and the future of research-based universities. The need to adopt modern programs and tools is stressed, and ways to anticipate and plan for future challenges are explored.

AI Ethics in Higher Education: Insights from Africa and Beyond
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031230345 | 101 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 5 MB
This open access book tackles the pressing problem of integrating concerns related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics into higher education curriculums aimed at future AI developers in Africa and beyond. For doing so, it analyzes the present and future states of AI ethics education in local computer science and engineering programs. The authors share relevant best practices and use cases for teaching, develop answers to ongoing organizational challenges, and reflect on the practical implications of different theoretical approaches to AI ethics. The book is of great interest to faculty members, researchers, and students in the fields of artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, and related areas, as well as higher education administration.

María Elena Oliveri, "Higher Education Admissions Practices: An International Perspective "
English | ISBN: 1108472265 | 2020 | 410 pages | PDF | 4 MB
This book provides a path for resolving challenges related to access, diversity, equity, and other issues facing higher education admissions. It illuminates current higher education admissions practices in a global context, highlighting common obstacles. The chapters outline decision-making models used in college admissions, details those assessments commonly employed in admissions, and provides innovative perspectives on the future of admissions. The book's multidisciplinary approach defines much-needed changes in admissions brought about by shifts in the makeup of student populations and in higher education itself. Rationales for moving away from traditional assessments used in admissions and expanding the criteria used to ensure a student's academic success are discussed. Readers will come away with an understanding of the current issues, philosophies, and historical circumstances facing higher education admissions across the globe and will be equipped to contemplate and react to future possibilities and opportunities.

Marjorie Hass, "A Leadership Guide for Women in Higher Education"
English | ISBN: 1421441012 | 2021 | 168 pages | EPUB | 666 KB
Women face unique challenges as they move into senior leadership roles at colleges and universities. This guide provides them with the frank, supportive advice they need to advance their careers and lead with excellence.