From a cyber-optimistic perspective, the notions of "digital society" and "participatory culture" have historically been used to extol benefits democratic, just egalitarian civilizations. This compilation articles is intended for anyone with academic or professional interests in media representations digital society participatory culture, as well their consequences variety international context...

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The school curriculum is a vital battlefield on which versions of the ‘good society’ are fought over. For much past five decades, educational left has been losing that battle. Optimistic calls for to support ‘common culture’ fragmented in face economic, social and cultural changes. This article charts debates about culture, focusing work sociologist education Michael Young, who spent his academ...

The culture of academic medicine has been described as hierarchical, competitive, and not highly supportive of female or minority faculty. In response to this, the authors designed the Learning Action Network (LAN), which was part of the National Initiative on Gender, Culture and Leadership in Medicine (C-Change). The LAN is a five-school consortium aimed at changing the organizational culture ...

Background & Objective: To recognize the challenges and obstacles of academic culture in institutionalizing the quality culture in higher education, the Grounded Theory research method helped us to provide a conceptual model in higher education. This model would provide a correct understanding of the challenges and obstacles of academic culture for the beneficiaries. Materials & Methods: The p...