Special Needs Education in the Digital Era: Concepts, Strategies and Potential Development | Book Publisher International

 

The book “Special Needs Education in the Digital Era: Concepts, Strategies, and Potential Development” explores the urgency of inclusive education and the empowerment of individuals with special needs in the context of rapid technological advancement. The discussion begins with the philosophical and humanitarian foundation that every human being, regardless of physical, intellectual, emotional, or social limitations, deserves equal rights and opportunities in education and social participation. The book emphasises that individuals with special needs possess unique potentials that, when properly recognised and facilitated, can be developed into valuable competencies for personal independence and social contribution. This work also presents a comprehensive framework that integrates conceptual understanding, identification, and the implementation of digital-based learning strategies tailored to the diverse characteristics of learners. It discusses the role of educators, counsellors, and families in building adaptive and strength-based learning environments supported by digital innovation. The book further highlights how technological tools—particularly in the digital era—can enhance accessibility, interactivity, and effectiveness in special needs education, thereby fostering motivation, confidence, and inclusivity. The book aims to provide both theoretical and practical contributions. For academics, it serves as a reference in the study of inclusive education and educational technology. For practitioners, it offers concrete strategies to identify and develop the potential of learners with special needs through observation, assessment, and individualised intervention. Ultimately, this book aspires to promote social awareness and create an inclusive educational ecosystem that respects human diversity and dignity in the digital age.

Author(s) Details

Melda Rumia Rosmery Simorangkir
Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia.

 

Nugra Heni Kristina
Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia.

 

Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-88417-30-3

Digital Transformation and the Future of Organizational Leadership: Challenging of Knowledge Management | Chapter 5 | Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 9

Ensuring innovative growth and maintaining a competitive advantage is essential across industries, particularly in the fast-evolving automotive sector. As innovation drives development, the automotive industry must prioritize adopting advanced technologies and fostering continuous learning to remain highly competitive. Knowledge management (KM) is crucial in this process, significantly shaping strategic leadership actions within automotive companies.

The global automotive industry has achieved notable success through accelerated KM practices and technology transfer initiatives. However, the growth of the Asian automotive sector remains closely tied to the performance of major international corporations, raising questions about its ability to sustain a competitive position independently through its own technological and knowledge capabilities.

This study examines the role of KM-enhanced organizational leadership in driving competitiveness within the automotive industry. It seeks to identify key KM-driven factors that impact organizational leadership and assess their influence on market competitiveness.

Aims: The study aims to investigate the KM elements that influence organizational leadership development within Asian automotive companies. It examines the relationship between KM practices and leadership effectiveness, using Cronbach's alpha test to assess reliability.

Methods: This research employs quantitative data analysis and considers the automotive industry’s unique characteristics. Using data from publicly available sources, it applies Cronbach’s alpha to test the reliability of KM and leadership variables. Limitations include the reliance on open-source data and a statistical focus on key identified factors.

Results: The analysis of two prominent automotive corporations in Asia revealed significant insights into how KM-based leadership influences technology adoption and innovation. The study identified a strong interdependence between KM practices and leadership strategies, underscoring their combined impact on competitiveness.

Conclusion: The findings suggest that organizational leadership when effectively integrated with KM practices, can act as a catalyst for technological advancement in automotive companies. Managers can use these insights to develop strategic programs that strengthen KM processes, enhance leadership capabilities, and improve technology transfer within Asian automotive firms.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Shvetsova Olga
KOREATECH, Cheonan City, South Korea.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/bmerp/v9/3033