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International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability

International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability (IJHES)

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International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability (2 papers in press)

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  • Qualitative exploration of AI-based tools to drive sustainable education development   Order a copy of this article
    by Rashmi Dongre, Priyanka Mishra, Lalit Prasad, Avinash Pawar, Somnath Hadalgekar 
    Abstract: This study explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can make education in India more accessible, effective, and inclusive, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also examines the role of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in improving learning, especially in underserved areas. Based on a review of global and Indian research, the study finds that AI can support teachers by reducing administrative workload and enhancing teaching, particularly where resources are limited. AR and VR can make learning more interactive and engaging for students. However, challenges such as poor infrastructure, limited teacher training, and unequal access to technology restrict these benefits. The study suggests that policymakers and educators should focus on integrating these technologies across both rural and urban areas while ensuring teachers are trained to use them effectively, helping create a more inclusive and efficient education system for all.
    Keywords: artificial intelligence; educational technology; EdTech; sustainable education; Sustainable Development Goals; SDGs; qualitative research; AI-based tools.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2026.10078155
     
  • A new MBA for India: integrating Indian knowledge systems with contemporary management education   Order a copy of this article
    by G.P. Sudhakar 
    Abstract: Management education in India stands at a critical juncture. Organisations today operate in environments characterised by rapid technological shifts, global volatility, deepening cultural fragmentation, and an erosion of ethics in organisations. This article proposes a redesigned MBA rooted in Indian knowledge systems (IKS), not as an alternative to Western management thought but as a necessary complement that offers behavioural depth, ethical steadiness, contextual understanding, and pedagogical richness. The paper argues that IKS contributes three essential dimensions missing in most management programs today: a long-term and ethically anchored worldview; nuanced insights into human behaviour and decision making; and pedagogical methods that integrate knowledge with personal growth. The article concludes by demonstrating alignment with NEP 2020 and arguing that India can build a new generation of managers who are analytically competent, emotionally mature, ethically grounded, and contextually sensitive. This framework also contributes to global efforts to redesign MBA education.
    Keywords: Master of Business Administration; MBA; management education; curriculum; NEP2020; Indian knowledge systems; IKS; business management.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2026.10079665
     

 

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