...Shiying Liu; Lingfeng Shao; Haiyang Huang Purpose This study aims to map the complex pathways through which higher education contributes to socio-economic development and to identify which disciplinary structures are most critical for different development outcomes. Design/methodology/approach...

...Gladys Daher-Armache Purpose Innovation in higher education is widely emphasized but remains unevenly enacted, with limited understanding of the organizational conditions through which it emerges in practice. Existing research identifies learner agency, leadership and institutional structures...

... context of Vietnamese higher education. Design/methodology/approach A sequential exploratory mixed-methods design was employed. Following 15 exploratory interviews, survey data were collected from 239 academic staff members at Vietnamese public universities. Covariance-based structural equation...

... engagement among university administrative staff. It further contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 10, gender equality and reduced inequalities in university work environment. Leadership Social support Higher education Workplace inclusion Organization-based self-esteem Work...

...Joana Jaya; Yasser Al Zaim; Asokan Vasudevan Purpose Strategic communication has become a vital organisational competency for higher education institutions operating in increasingly competitive and diversified environments. In Malaysia's private higher education institutions (PHEIs), good internal...

...Felipe Guilherme Oliveira-Melo; Débora da Conceição Araújo; Ava Santana Barbosa; Angelo Marcio Oliveira Sant'Anna Purpose This study aims to assess the performance of national education systems worldwide through key indicators of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), focusing on higher education...

...Md Abu Toha Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and redefining higher education. Recently, AI has garnered significant attention from academia and industry due to its potential to address SDGs and shape...

... of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, considering sustainable development in the context of an emerging economy country. Design/methodology/approach The method adopted was a literature review and a survey conducted with higher education faculty members from Brazilian universities. Through...

.... However, investigation of how these constructs interact to shape students' learning, particularly in the Ethiopian higher education contexts, remains underexplored. Addressing the gap, the present study examines how teacher leadership behaviours, as conceptualized by the Full-Range Leadership Model (which...

.... Research limitations/implications The single-country context and qualitative design may limit generalizability. Longitudinal or cross-cultural research could further illuminate the longevity and transferability of these findings in different higher education systems. Practical implications...

...Nazir Ahmed Jogezai; Diana Koroleva; Ivan Ivanov Purpose This study explores the challenges, opportunities and future course for the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in higher education to attain the targets of the sustainable development goals (SDG4). Design/methodology/approach...

...Adams Lukman Jimoh Purpose Nigerian universities face poor leadership and limited support for innovation. This study explores how sustainable leadership enhances lasting institutional innovation in higher education, emphasizing the role of organizational learning culture. Design/methodology...

... course coordinators view and integrate GenAI into curriculum and teaching practices. The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on GenAI in education, providing practical implications for how higher education institutions might develop policies and support structures that foster responsible...

...Eleanor Rockett Purpose This study aims to explore the use of artificial intelligence in higher education, specifically looking at teaching and learning within seminars. We present a case study which explores the application of Generative AI tools within the fashion futures unit, an innovative...

...C. Surendhranatha Reddy; R. Leelavathi Purpose This study aims to explore the influential ability of artificial intelligence (AI)-teacher collaboration in higher education, examining its impact on academic performance and engagement of students. By leveraging AI, educators can deliver tailored...

... Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only AI External barriers Internal barriers Higher education Personal innovativeness SDG 4 Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed education, revolutionized teaching and learning (Foroughi et al...

... students for higher education. Location and accessibility: Location in terms of convenience and accessibility is a pivotal factor in potential students’ decision to apply and enroll in any university (Ming, 2010). Parents and students prefer universities close to their homes (Han, 2014...

...Anand Thakur; Kavita Singla; Kamini Singla; Km Ankita Mishra; Parwinder Kaur; Simran Kaur Purpose Digital transformation (DT) seems imperative for higher education institutions (HEIs) to revolutionize traditional teaching and learning approaches. The present study aims to explore the key drivers...

... expanded to various fields including school leadership, healthcare, business, and higher education. In these contexts, organizational mindfulness plays a crucial role in the development of Highly Reliable Organizations (HROs), which prioritize crisis prevention and effective management of unexpected events...

...Irene Budi Prastiwi; Niko Sudibjo; Jacob Donald Tan Purpose This study aims to explore how the national quality assurance system pushes the obtainment of international accreditation and investigates the dual pursuit of international and national accreditations by higher education institutions...