The Era of Digitalization in Education where do Universities 4.0 Go?

Management Systems in Production Engineering, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 32(1), С. 54 - 66

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Abstract Digitalization has revolutionized one of the most significant industries in modern world, which is education. It proven to be a successful and renowned strategy throughout entire spectrum education industry. dissolved distinction between physical virtual distance integrated more scientific methods for instructors teach pupils. In order select relevant studies digitalization field, bibliometric analysis was used, with principal source articles selected being academic platform Scopus. The content 3836 research been taken into consideration since 2019 2023. search documents related “digitalization” issue are title, abstract, keywords. highlight structure we used analysis, inspecting common words relationships words. Additionally, network co-occurrences account. performed using WOSviever program. next part research, term examined detail. Scopus engine uses filters, including terms “digitalization,” “higher,” “education,” but limited key 104 results showed that fields technology, education, management provide theoretical basis on higher findings also demonstrate topic’s interdisciplinary character (as seen by publications published several fields) its strong relationship concepts like online learning, digital transformation, sustainable development. Based literature it can concluded University 4.0 will go smart fully (University 5.0), take care aspects development, develop teachers’ soft skills, especially emotional intelligence.

Язык: Английский

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Future-readiness and employable ICT skills of university graduates in Bangladesh: an analysis during the post-covid era

Cogent Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Май 28, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on our society, changing both the workplace and educational landscapes. This study aims to evaluate ICT readiness of university graduates. It examines usefulness accessibility existing technology infrastructure found in institutions Bangladesh. In this study, mixed-method inductive approach has been employed. utilized surveys in-depth interviews collect data from participants. study's total sample size is 500. Snowball sampling random purposive have used select human capital theory consensus provide comprehensive underpinning situation findings indicated that graduates adequate skills for future employability (A = 39.6%, SA 29.4%). result also indicates universities Bangladesh opportunities improve their infrastructures students 49.4%, 24.4%). To among graduates, prescribes several policy recommendations, including collaborative efforts, career counselling, industry-academia collaboration. By recognizing need skill advancement initiatives during Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) period, advises contributes researchers, academicians, faculties, policymakers, government officials.

Язык: Английский

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Digital disparities in Myanmar: A case study for sustainable digitalization

Asian Politics & Policy, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Abstract This study explores the digital disparities in Myanmar, particularly Education Sector, and challenges country faces achieving sustainable digitalization. Employing both quantitative qualitative research methods, including surveys interviews, researchers collected data from online learner students across various regions Myanmar to assess skills gap access education. The findings reveal significant divides exacerbated by 2021 political crisis, with issues such as unstable internet access, frequent power outages, financial constraints impeding progress. These disproportionately affect rural conflict‐prone areas. Despite efforts toward digitization, many lack essential resources, further widening gap. concludes that strategic interventions are necessary address these Myanmar's future.

Язык: Английский

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Digital Equity and Sustainability in Higher Education

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(5), С. 2011 - 2011

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025

Digital equity, grounded in principles of equity and the ethics care, is essential for ensuring quality higher education. It facilitates access, supports sustainability, promotes inclusive education by addressing technological dimensions This study explores relationship between digital sustainability A total 167 students enrolled initial teacher programs at University Primorska, Faculty Education, completed a questionnaire featuring Equity Higher Education Scale Sustainability Scale. To achieve this study’s objectives, principal factor analysis was conducted to validate scales, multiple linear regression employed develop predictive model. The findings revealed that comprises five as follows: (i) access teachers who support use technology; (ii) technology opportunities its use; (iii) resources; (iv) culturally relevant software applications; (v) open-access resources. encompasses two collaborative problem solving socioemotional aspects sustainability. These interact complex manner. Key predictors included technology, well solving. Importantly, highlighted critical role skilled facilitating effective technology.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring organizational factors of resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh

Information Development, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 24, 2025

The integration of technology into university libraries is critical for enhancing service delivery, supporting academic excellence, and ensuring relevance in a rapidly advancing digital era. However, organizational resistance remains significant barrier to effective adoption, particularly the context Bangladesh. This study aims examine key factors that impede adoption assess role alignment support mechanisms mitigating resistance. Employing qualitative case approach, data were collected from library information science (LIS) professionals at Dhaka University Library through semi-structured interviews focus group discussions. Thematic analysis revealed influencing resistance, including cultural misalignment, ineffective leadership dynamics, inadequate structures. Additionally, findings indicate strong advocacy, strategic technological initiatives with institutional goals, presence change advocates significantly reduce foster more adaptive environment. underscores importance fostering supportive culture practices mitigate facilitate innovative technologies libraries. It provides actionable insights policymakers, higher education authorities, administrators address barriers cultivate innovation. Recommendations include targeted capacity-building initiatives, policies objectives, increased investment development programs.

Язык: Английский

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Inclusive Higher Educational Opportunity and Environments to Achieve SDG4 in Bangladesh: Lessons from Japan

International Journal of Educational Research Open, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 6, С. 100317 - 100317

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2023

This study explores the present status of inclusive and equal education in higher educational institutions Bangladesh. aims to ascertain impediments creating opportunities explore actual scenario equality-based environments uses Justice theory thematic analyses discuss analyze data. Two semi-structured questionnaires have been made English for data collection. 55 interviewees were selected by purposive sampling from one Public University, 2 experts policymakers sampling. For reliability research, has collected all socio-economic backgrounds, ethnic minority students with special needs, every gender. The findings this research demonstrate that Bangladesh government taken numerous steps towards achieving fourth SDG target. However, an unequal makes completing quality difficult. In aspect education, there are disparities based on gender, economic, social background affect enrolment rates males, females, groups, minorities, needs. Economic, social, institutional factors impede education. Furthermore, recommendations regarding issue, measures Japan introduced discussed a better outcome research.

Язык: Английский

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Navigating the Future: Exploring AI Adoption in Chinese Higher Education Through the Lens of Diffusion Theory

Interdisciplinary Journal of Information Knowledge and Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19, С. 009 - 009

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Aim/Purpose: This paper aims to investigate and understand the intentions of management undergraduate students in Hangzhou, China, regarding adoption Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies their education. It addresses need explore factors influencing AI educational context contribute ongoing discourse on technology integration higher Background: The problem by conducting a comprehensive investigation into perceptions study explores various factors, including Perceived Relative Advantage Trialability, shed light nuanced dynamics Methodology: employs quantitative research approach, utilizing Confirmatory Tetrad Analysis (CTA) Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) methodologies. sample consists methods include data screening, principal component analysis, confirmatory tetrad evaluation measurement structural models. We used random sampling method distribute 420 online, self-administered questionnaires among aged 18 21 at universities Hangzhou. Contribution: how perceive identifies that influence intention. Furthermore, emphasizes complex nature changing landscape. offers thorough comprehension this process while challenging expanding existing literature revealing insignificant impacts certain factors. highlights for an approach education is context-specific culturally sensitive. Findings: students’ positive attitudes toward integrating settings. relative advantage trialability were found impact intention significantly. influenced social cultural contexts rather than like compatibility, complexity, observability. Peer influence, instructor guidance, university environment identified as pivotal shaping technologies. Recommendations Practitioners: To promote use practitioners should highlight benefits ease testing these essential create communication strategies tailored student’s needs, consider differences, utilize peers instructors. Establishing supportive within encourages innovation through policies regulations vital. Additionally, it recommended towards be monitored constantly, adjusted accordingly keep up with technological Recommendation Researchers: Researchers conduct cross-disciplinary cross-cultural studies qualitative longitudinal designs affecting observability, individual attitudes, prior experience, evolving role Impact Society: study’s insights have broader societal implications. reflects readiness transformative experiences region known advancements. However, also underscores importance cautious integration, considering associated risks privacy biases ensure equitable uphold values. Future Research: delve academic disciplines regions, employing influences roles Investigating moderating specific factors’ relationship understanding.

Язык: Английский

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Significance of quality higher education in the advancement of gender equality: the case of Bangladesh

Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2023

Purpose This research has been conducted to determine the core reasons for gender inequality and evaluate effectiveness of higher education as a sole solution ensure equality. Design/methodology/approach qualitative case study explores causes behind inequality, interviews were with 20 male female graduates five stakeholders. Liberal feminism theory employed understand phenomena. Findings The findings show that receiving university degree cannot equality empowerment women in Bangladesh. key factors contributing disparity are societal general deficiency technical knowledge. Practical implications More policies should support every aspect life, existing be carefully followed. government must high-quality education, people more significant concern by acquiring knowledge from quality seeking Originality/value fills gap current literature providing about practical solving problem its possible solutions Bangladesh's context.

Язык: Английский

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An Empirical Study into the Effects of Electronic Monitoring on Employees in Bangladesh

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2024

The global adoption of electronic monitoring with integrated AI for surveillance is increasing. More empirical studies on its application, especially in the context developing nations, are needed. This study investigates utilization application Bangladesh and impact employees. It integrates panopticon model involves two stages data collection, participation 37 employees from three private universities first round case final round. research outcomes revealed a few forms usage applications. One studies’ findings was presented this paper. explained effects captured at individual level social actors framed an setting. Varying perspectives were found regarding how effective enhances work motivation. observed contingent upon foundation trust between actors—employees management—regarding technology being used mutual benefits gained. extended refined conceptualizations adaptable to explain complex dynamics behavior workplace. has managerial policy implications organizations operating country different culture than Western-oriented

Язык: Английский

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Digital Capabilities and Social Enterprise Performance: The Mediating Effect of Digital Innovation

Journal of Social Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 23

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2024

Social enterprises are driven by financial objectives to preserve social values and focus on attaining self-financial stability. Digital technologies increase awareness opportunities for entrepreneurs. The relationship between digital capabilities enterprise performance is associated with innovation in a broader context. This study assesses the connection capability performance. Furthermore, we consider how mediates way which influences Data were gathered from 326 respondents various small medium Bangladesh. deductive reasoning method was used, data examined through structural equation modelling using IBM SPSS 25 SmartPLS4. results indicate that positively correlated enterprise. In addition, determined mediate

Язык: Английский

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