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Title: An Interplay among Digital Transformation, AI Adoption and Inclusive Education
Language: English
Authors: Anand Thakur (ORCID 0000-0001-5575-9434), Kavita Singla (ORCID 0009-0005-8297-665X), Kamini Singla (ORCID 0009-0004-4611-6727), Km Ankita Mishra (ORCID 0009-0002-8700-1956), Parwinder Kaur (ORCID 0009-0006-1476-5137), Simran Kaur (ORCID 0009-0009-7051-8087)
Source: International Journal of Educational Management. 2026 40(1-2):76-95.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Technology Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Intention, Inclusion, Sustainable Development, Positive Attitudes, Student Attitudes, College Students, Self Efficacy, Educational Benefits
Geographic Terms: India
DOI: 10.1108/IJEM-11-2024-0686
ISSN: 0951-354X
1758-6518
Abstract: 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 of DT in higher education. Further, the impact of DT on AI adoption intention and inclusive education among students of Northern India is investigated. Design/methodology/approach: To design and validate the measurement scale for this study, advanced statistical techniques, including exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses alongside other statistical measures, were used using SPSS v.26 and SMART PLS-SEM (sample size -- 300). Findings: The findings reveal that all the factors (facilitating conditions, personal innovativeness, self-efficacy, users' expectations and AI value creation) except effort expectancy have a significant positive impact on DT. The study corroborates that DT influences AI adoption intention and inclusive education. Practical implications: By reorienting the digital transformative journey towards AI-enabled inclusive education, HEIs can contribute immensely to the broader agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to quality education, innovation and equality. Originality/value: The present study is a novel attempt to comprehensively examine the diverse antecedents of DT and its impact on AI adoption and inclusive education and imparts deep insights on strategic management practices in higher education.
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