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Building capabilities and workforce for metaverse-driven retail formats
The metaverse, a breakthrough virtual reality environment, offers boundless retail potential. Metaverse-driven retail needs a good strategy to succeed in a time of changing consumer expectations and the digital revolution. This chapter covers metaverse-driven retail preparation tactics. The metaverse allows retail innovation and adaptation during e-commerce and COVID-19 pandemic upheavals. Understanding metaverse dynamics and developing the abilities is crucial. Determine metaverse applicability to retail, define requisite capabilities, analyze staff competencies, and establish practical training and development programs. Examples include understanding metaverse technology, immersive shopping, datadriven personalization, and strong cybersecurity. Digital fluency, collaboration, design, and cybersecurity awareness are workforce competencies. This chapter stresses metaverse readiness through training, growth, and strategic alignment. It emphasizes that the metaverse transforms reality and opens up new possibilities. 2024, IGI Global. -
AIoT concepts and integration: Exploring customer interaction, ethics, policy, and privacy
Integrating AIoT technologies provide businesses with increased productivity, cost savings, data-driven insights, and enhanced consumer interactions. Nevertheless, difficulties include data privacy, ethics, regulatory compliance, and technical complexities. The recommendations include transparent practices, accountability, bias mitigation, data minimization, informed consent, and ethical design. Policymakers must develop adaptable regulations, place a premium on privacy and security, and involve stakeholders. A user-centric approach and training in data ethics are essential. AIoT offers enormous potential but requires a delicate balance between innovation and responsibility, with ethics, privacy, and policy compliance at the forefront. 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Mental health treatment: Exploring the potential of augmented reality and virtual reality
By producing immersive, individualized, and captivating therapeutic experiences, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) may significantly transform mental health treatment. These technologies provide efficacious resolutions for exposure therapy, augmenting conventional methodologies, mitigating social disapproval, and fortifying the therapeutic alliance. Virtual and augmented reality increase the accessibility and convenience of therapy by enabling highly individualized interventions. Training for mental health professionals, rigorous research, compliance with data privacy regulations, and adherence to ethical standards are essential for responsible use. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can expand the accessibility of mental health services as costs decrease, thereby ultimately enhancing the welfare of those in search of assistance and recovery. Incorporating augmented reality and virtual reality into clinical practice may make mental health treatment more engaging, effective, and individualized. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Mindful movement: VR-enhanced yoga and exercise for well-being
Investigating virtual reality (VR)-enhanced meditative movement reveals a promising strategy for improving mental and physical health. Virtual reality technology offers immersive, individualized experiences that effectively reduce tension, manage anxiety, and control pain, making it a valuable addition to conventional therapies. Research also demonstrates its efficacy in boosting motivation, maintaining an exercise regimen, and reducing stress. VR is an essential tool for treating mental health conditions such as anxiety and PTSD in clinical settings, with the potential to serve diverse populations. The significance of VR-enhanced mindful movement for overall well-being rests in its holistic approach, personalized experiences, and potential to revolutionize how individuals approach mental and physical health. With the ultimate goal of integrating VR into healthcare practices to enhance lives, a call to action includes additional research, ethical guidelines, accessibility efforts, and keeping abreast of emerging developments. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Enhancing well-being: Exploring the impact of augmented reality and virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can revolutionize how individuals experience and perceive the world. Effective and engaging wellness practices are made possible by these technologies personalized, immersive experiences. The organization endeavors to foster empathy and understanding by attending to physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Nevertheless, ethical deliberations are of the utmost importance, including privacy, proper data handling, and secure data access. Education, support, and accessibility are critical determinants of user acceptance. Additional areas that warrant further investigation include treatment efficacy, diversity, long-term effects, and ongoing progress. A more inclusive, engaging, and productive approach to individual and communal health is anticipated due to the expanding use of AR and VR in well-being. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Nurturing employee well-being and mental health: The cornerstone of retention strategies
This chapter explores the critical importance of employee mental health and well-being concerning global talent procurement and retention strategies. This study examines the dynamic nature of mental health in the workplace, emphasizing its potential to improve employee retention. Through an analysis of contemporary methodologies, obstacles, and inventive resolutions, this chapter aims to furnish organizations endeavouring to establish healthier and more efficient work environments with valuable insights. Furthermore, the chapter predicts forthcoming developments and trends in this crucial field. 2024, IGI Global. -
Women's empowerment through the silk industry of Assam, India, and its underlying economy
In the medieval era, the Royal families of Assam, India produced Muga silk fabrics. During the time of the Koch Dynasty (Historical Koch Country), Muga silk from ancient Pragjyotishpur and Koch Behar became an integral part of the trade with Bengal, Bhutan, Tibet, and the Mughals. Most households in Assam weave cloth and every girl child in the household acquires weaving skills at a very young age from her mother. In Sualkuchi, a town in Assam, there are approximately 6,872 female weavers. These weavers are very concerned about the preservation of traditional handloom weaving as they feel that over time the skills required for this could disappear. They feel that they are unable to work as efficiently in their old age as they had in their youth. The automated machine seems to be a sign of hope for them, but at the same time, they have a strong attachment to the traditional handlooms. Quite recently, the traders have started procuring traditional garments manufactured from cloth made by automated machines. This is a threat to the local weavers since these garments are sold at a lower price, and this poses a challenge to the traditional handloom fabrics of Assam. A sustainable model needs to be incorporated to improve the conditions of the local weavers. The introduction of modern techniques and business strategies will help to empower the weavers. Muga is a noninflammable, anti-bacterial, natural, lustrous gold fabric which absorbs UV rays from sunlight. Pat silk is hypoallergenic, and it contains sericin, which reduces allergic reactions in the skin. Eri is antifungal, and this makes it a unique fabric for face masks, baby clothes, undergarments, blankets, quilts, medical uses, mosquito nets or special attire to protect one from UV rays, fungus, bacteria, and insects. The full range of the unique qualities of the fabrics of Assam should be widely publicized to increase the consumer demand for these handlooms. The area also has the potential to make castor oil out of the castor plant (Ricinus Communis Linn), which is a fed to the Eri Silkworm. 2020 Journal of International Women's Studies. -
Water is life and death: Symbolic representation in all customs and rituals in India
For the Koch, Koch Rajbongshi, and Rajbanshi people of India, water is central to their culture. They share river music and ancestry. They lost their language in 1931 and split into three or more clans due to flood relocation. They also introduced food, the river, the sun, the moon, the bamboo tree, and cactus plant worship to the highlands. The parent group was identified as tribal in the 1931 census. Still, the Indian government could not grant Koch, Koch Rajbongshi, and Rajbanshi scheduled tribe status for Assam and conserve their culture, traditions, and language. Indian scientists are trying to solve Assam's centuries-old flood issues, which are worsening. The new Indian water framework must treat water access and value of water resources as essentially good and human rights issues. India must review its Assam flood failures and compensate locals. Assam needs political, social, economic, and administrative procedures to develop and manage water resources and offer services at different societal levels. 2023 Policy Studies Organization. -
Physical Abuse in the Absence of Ubuntu
Students in Africa and worldwide should learn about Ubuntu at the school, secondary school, college, and university levels. It should be incorporated into the educational process. Tobacco-free days, alcohol-free (dry days), and drug-free days could all be ways to commemorate Ubuntu. Female smokers are at a higher risk than male smokers. Following such measures may aid in raising awareness. Legislators in Africa need to employ incentives to amend legislation to fully integrate Ubuntu into society. It is possible to prevent violence against women and children by instilling Ubuntu principles in the community and society. It is sufficient to refer to the existing Ubuntu documentation to design and validate the necessary training programme. Still, in the case of Ubuntu, more experimental research should be encouraged. Such research must be funded by both the government and the private sector. Even though Ubuntu started in Africa, it can be globalized. Nevertheless, Ubuntu has not been adopted to its full potential in the current situation. The Zulu people of South Africa is well-known for its kindness and hospitality, and it is to them that we owe the concept of Ubuntu. According to Ubuntu, we are people not because of who we are but because of how we connect with other people. This implies that relationships are essential. With over three thousand diverse African tribes, diversity management is critical, and Ubuntu can be a driving force in bringing all the diversity under one umbrella. There are cultural mechanisms in all African traditions and events that exist to unite, but this aspect of unity is within the community, and Ubuntu can be implemented to lead the same element of harmony with various communities. There are ways to integrate Ubuntu as a cultural event into the calendar, bringing together diverse African communities as one force, culture, nation, and identity. Regardless of the level of diversity, the most important thing is to include everyone and give them the recognition they deserve. 2022. Journal of International Womens Studies -
Women's Empowerment, Mindfulness, and Role of Women in Eradicating Alcohol and Drug Addiction from Indian Society
Womens empowerment and self-help groups are functional and successful in India in most instances; it is possible to improve them further by incorporating quality parameters in the various training programs. Most of the locally organized skill-training by different empowerment cells operates effectively. Training and operating procedures must be devised to ensure that self-help groups meet international standards for their products. The training is often held in remote locations, making it difficult for the facilitator to visit and provide instruction. There must be established criteria for selecting trainers and a planned curriculum for training. There is a social impediment in the overall empowerment process; one of the social evils is drug and alcohol addiction and specific cultural and societal norms. Women can help to curtail such societal problems, and the Naga Mothers Association has made an impact in reducing addiction in Indian society. The Naga Mothers Association is doing an excellent job of reducing addiction; however, their work needs to be supported by legislative provisions. Similar to the Naga Mothers Association, the womens wing of the Koch Rajbongshi student union has been able to mobilize and disseminate information about the ill effects of addiction among its community members. This paper argues that mindfulness, a concept of Buddhist origin, is necessary to effect revolutionary change. Mindfulness and compassion are the keys to resolving the issue, but reflection is also an essential component of the practice of mindfulness and compassion. The leaders of these womens associations are playing a pivotal role in helping to eradicate social evils and addiction from Indian society. One of the most critical components is mindfulness of the current situation and circumstances and making decisions accordingly. 2022,Journal of International Women''s Studies. All Rights Reserved. -
Tobacco Farming, Addiction, Promotion of Gender Equality, Well-being and Monopoly of the Indian Market
Womens land rights are still suppressed in India because men hold most of the land, and men decide what crops to grow. Tobacco use and farming are both detriments to ones health. It causes cancer, and cancer treatment is unavailable in the majority of Indias remote areas. On the other hand, tobacco is grown in remote regions of India, and cancer hospitals are concentrated in major cities. There are eight states in Indias north-eastern region, but only one cancer treatment facility in Guwahati, Assam. There is a need for new cancer hospitals in the north-eastern part of the country, where there is just one cancer hospital for eight states. Mindfulness training and tobacco harmful effects awareness education should be integrated into the educational curriculum and community centres. The school curriculum should include more mindfulness and psychoeducation about tobaccos detrimental effects. The pandemic situation in India and elsewhere make any community-based response difficult right now. Some parts of India, such as A&I Island, the North-Eastern region of India, and J&K, lack high-speed internet connectivity; therefore, radio, television, audio CDs, audio files, recorded videos, reading materials, and cell phones may be the best ways to reach out. Internetbased outreach is another option. A non-governmental organisation (NGO) or other organisation would be required to create regional language reading material, audio files, and video files. Given the global pandemic crisis, such programmes must be put in place as soon as possible. A team of specialists, regional language experts, local cultural experts, and volunteers would be needed to achieve these objectives. 2022 -
AI, mindfulness, and emotional well-being: Nurturing awareness and compassionate balance
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI), mindfulness, and emotional health. It explored the synergistic potential of AI and mindfulness in enhancing emotional awareness and the function of AI in promoting emotional well-being in educational, occupational, and mental health settings. The discussion addressed emerging trends and ethical considerations. It emphasized the transformative potential of AI and mindfulness in promoting emotional well-being, focusing on maintaining a compassionate balance in the AI-driven world. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Fostering Resilience and Well- Being: Integrating Mindfulness Practices in Educational Settings Amidst Crisis
The chapter specifies the structure and content of a comprehensive examination of integrating mindfulness practices into educational settings to promote resilience and well- being during times of crisis. It examines the fundamental concepts of mindfulness, its historical context in education, and the theoretical foundations supporting its application in educational settings. It explores the effects of various crises on education, highlighting the significance of innovative solutions to the challenges posed. It establishes a framework for discussing educationally tailored mindfulness practices supported by scientific evidence and real- world case studies. Strategies for incorporating mindfulness into curricula, overcoming obstacles, and training educators are concerned. It covers strategies for overcoming resistance and ensuring equity and accessibility. It concludes by highlighting future trends, providing recommendations for policymakers, educators, and administrators, and highlighting the enduring relevance of mindfulness practices during times of crisis. 2024 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Centring African indigenous knowledge: Afro-feminist perspectives on women's empowerment
This chapter explores the Afro-feminist perspective of the significance of African indigenous knowledge in the context of women's emancipation. The recognition of gender inequities in Africa prompts a need for the incorporation of intersectionality in feminist discussions that include a wide range of cultural contexts. The chapter emphasizes the significance of intergenerational learning in preserving knowledge and empowering older women via examining power relations, colonial legacies, and the integration of Western-traditional medicine. This chapter examines the impact of indigenous community and feminist organization involvement on legislative progress, focusing on protecting indigenous women. Global connections, cross-cultural discussions, and unity facilitate the empowerment of Afro-feminism. These elements surpass geographical boundaries and incorporate indigenous traditions. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Integrating mindfulness and addiction awareness in higher education: Strengthening resilience and promoting well-being
This chapter explored integrating mindfulness and addiction awareness within higher education. The journey uncovers these practices' profound potential in enhancing student resilience and well-being. The transformative impact of a mindful approach is underscored by examining their symbiotic relationship, individual benefits, and intersection with microlearning. From understanding addiction's prevalence among students to fostering a compassionate learning environment, the discussion navigates ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and challenges. A resounding call to action resonates, urging higher education institutions to embed these practices strategically, cultivating an environment prioritizing holistic student growth and development. The promise lies in a brighter future-a generation of self-aware, resilient individuals empowered to navigate challenges with poise, empathy, and well-being. 2024, IGI Global. -
Cultivating holistic learning environments in higher education: Mindfulness, compassion, and ubuntu philosophies
Within the context of higher education, namely in microlearning and micro-credentials, the core principles of mindfulness, compassion, and Ubuntu play a pivotal role in instigating a significant and transformative shift in the educational landscape. Mindfulness practices enable the cultivation of engaged awareness in the current moment, while the cultivation of compassion enhances an individual's ability to empathize. Moreover, Ubuntu fosters a sense of connectivity among individuals. Integrating these elements within the educational curriculum, pedagogical strategies, and cultural customs fosters comprehensive growth, moral progress, and interconnectivity. It facilitates the development of individuals who exhibit social responsibility and empathy and provides a comprehensive foundation for leadership. The successful application of educational practises requires the integration of many strategies, which in turn facilitates substantial and compelling growth. 2024, IGI Global. -
Psychosocial rehabilitation through social cognitive approaches
This extensive chapter explores the foundational elements of social cognitive approaches within the context of psychosocial rehabilitation, focusing on their critical influence on the development of successful social interactions. The investigation encompasses fundamental principles, approaches to intervention, ethical implications, and prospective trajectories, such as interventions facilitated by technology and neurocognitive elements. The chapter culminates by urging mental health professionals to actively incorporate these transformative approaches, acknowledging their capacity to cultivate resilience and significant interpersonal relationships in patients undergoing psychosocial rehabilitation. 2024, IGI Global. -
Mindfulness and social cognitive processing
This chapter explores the intricate interplay between social cognitive processing and mindfulness, highlighting their reciprocal relationship. Present-moment awareness defines mindfulness, which influences and is influenced by social interactions. It promotes prosocial behaviour, compassion, and empathy by enhancing social cognition. The symbiotic relationship also impacts individuals, cultivating a harmonious sense of self. The multifunctionality of mindfulness is apparent in various contexts, as it provides benefits such as reduced tension and enhanced team relations. Longitudinal studies underscore the enduring positive effects, emphasizing improved well-being over time. The potential of mindfulness to affect positive social change is considerable, as it can foster a society that is more interconnected, empathetic, and mindful of social issues. 2024, IGI Global. -
Fostering mindfulness and compassion: Strategies, benefits, and challenges
The integration of compassion, mindfulness, and service learning in higher education is emphasized in this abstract via an all-encompassing theoretical framework. Educators are assisted in the development of transformative learning experiences by utilizing service learning frameworks, compassion education models, contemplative pedagogy, transformative learning theory, and holistic education paradigms. Civic responsibility, self-awareness, and critical reflection are emphasized within the framework. By traversing this conceptual terrain, educators make a valuable contribution to the comprehensive growth of pupils, nurturing individuals who are conscientious, empathetic, and socially accountable, thereby equipping them to confront the intricacies of existence. 2024, IGI Global.