Bianca Ifeoma Chigbu
Biographic Data
| ID | 6198331 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bianca Ifeoma Chigbu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bianca Ifeoma |
| FAMILY NAME | Chigbu |
| SIGNATURE | CHIGBU B I |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Fort Hare |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4029-9580 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Automation, AI, and the Global Future of Work
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the global workforce, but current narratives ignore the billions in the Global South. This review offers a structured comparative synthesis of peer‐reviewed scholarship in labor sociology and political economy, flagship analyses by the ILO and United Nations, and national policy strategies from both high‐income and lower‐ and middle‐income countries to analyze how different strands of auto…
Algorithmic management in the global gig economy
Algorithmic management—the delegation of managerial functions to algorithmic systems has become a defining feature of work in the global gig and platform economy. This article presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of 103 scholarly sources, complemented by a targeted critical discourse analysis (CDA) to examine how algorithmic management operates across diverse regions and is discursively framed. While gig work engages millions of workers …
Synchronous online learning and career readiness in higher education
Synchronous Online Learning (SOL) environments have rapidly transformed the educational landscape. However, there is limited research on their efficacy in equipping students with the necessary skills to succeed in the workforce, particularly in developing essential professional skills like digital literacy, interpersonal communication, and practical experience. This study explores how SOL impacts students’ readiness for the workforce and the deve…
The effectiveness of innovative pedagogy in the industry 4.0
Higher education institutions have been aware of the mutually beneficial interaction between Higher Education 4.0 (HE4.0), Industry 4.0 (I4.0), and Work 4.0 (W4.0). Teaching and learning (T&L) are best accomplished through the novel and blended approaches in today's smart manufacturing, services, and labor processes. The traditional T&L methods no longer complement the fourth industrial revolution and the future of work skills. Little research ha…
Exploring the concepts of decent work through the lens of SDG 8
Promoting decent work and sustainable economic growth within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) entails addressing gender inequality, the consequences of market economies, and the role of the informal sector while also considering environmental sustainability. Research on SDG 8 remains limited, often adopting an appraisal perspective, and the concept of decent work within this goal remains relatively unexplored. Additionally,…
The future of work and uncertain labour alternatives as we live through the industrial age of possible singularity
The future of work and uncertain labour alternatives as we live through the industrial age of possible singularity
The effectiveness of innovative pedagogy in the industry 4.0
Higher education institutions have been aware of the mutually beneficial interaction between Higher Education 4.0 (HE4.0), Industry 4.0 (I4.0), and Work 4.0 (W4.0). Teaching and learning (T&L) are best accomplished through the novel and blended approaches in today's smart manufacturing, services, and labor processes. The traditional T&L methods no longer complement the fourth industrial revolution and the future of work skills. Little research ha…
Exploring the concepts of decent work through the lens of SDG 8
Promoting decent work and sustainable economic growth within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) entails addressing gender inequality, the consequences of market economies, and the role of the informal sector while also considering environmental sustainability. Research on SDG 8 remains limited, often adopting an appraisal perspective, and the concept of decent work within this goal remains relatively unexplored. Additionally,…
Synchronous online learning and career readiness in higher education
Synchronous Online Learning (SOL) environments have rapidly transformed the educational landscape. However, there is limited research on their efficacy in equipping students with the necessary skills to succeed in the workforce, particularly in developing essential professional skills like digital literacy, interpersonal communication, and practical experience. This study explores how SOL impacts students’ readiness for the workforce and the deve…
Automation, AI, and the Global Future of Work
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the global workforce, but current narratives ignore the billions in the Global South. This review offers a structured comparative synthesis of peer‐reviewed scholarship in labor sociology and political economy, flagship analyses by the ILO and United Nations, and national policy strategies from both high‐income and lower‐ and middle‐income countries to analyze how different strands of auto…
Algorithmic management in the global gig economy
Algorithmic management—the delegation of managerial functions to algorithmic systems has become a defining feature of work in the global gig and platform economy. This article presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of 103 scholarly sources, complemented by a targeted critical discourse analysis (CDA) to examine how algorithmic management operates across diverse regions and is discursively framed. While gig work engages millions of workers …
Engineering (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Digital Economy and Work Transformation (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Employment and Welfare Studies (2 works) · Higher education (2 works) · Knowledge management (2 works) · Mathematics education (2 works) · Narrative (2 works)