Sustainability is one of the most critical challenges facing humanity. Changing Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is crucial to overcoming that challenge because of their roles providing cutting edge knowledge and preparing our future citizens, workforce, and thought leaders. Many educational organizations are already leading the way toward sustainability, but a multitude of others still have substantial work to do. The field of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology offers a wealth of knowledge about human behavior within organizations that can support the changes essential for moving toward sustainability. This book serves as a one-stop-shop for individuals intent on engaging their HEIs in sustainability, but who have little experience with organizational change or have encountered barriers to progress. It synthesizes the empirical literature and describes through accessible prose the psychological principles to encourage structural, procedural, social, and behavioral changes in support of a socially just and environmentally sustainable future.
The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of Applied Research on Textile and Materials (CIRATM-10) offer a comprehensive compilation of scholarly works and presentations presented during this biennial gathering. The chapters present a diverse array of subjects on various facets of textile materials and their various applications. The topics cover the exploration and implementation of advanced technical materials, such as smart textiles integrating electronic components or responsive attributes. Moreover, emphasis is placed on environmental stewardship, with a dedicated focus on sustainable materials and manufacturing processes aimed at mitigating the ecological footprint of the textile industry. Additionally, the Proceedings delve into the realm of biobased materials and composites sourced from renewable reservoirs, presenting an eco-conscious alternative to traditional materials.
