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Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Challenges and Transformation Directions

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|Jan 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 83 - 92
Submitted on: Jun 17, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 26, 2025
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Published on: Jan 26, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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