Sustainability, Ethics, and Internationalization: Pathways to Responsible Global Scholarship
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In an era marked by environmental uncertainty, technological disruption, and increasing global interconnectedness, the role of higher education institutions in shaping responsible and transformative knowledge has become more critical than ever. Universities are no longer merely centers of knowledge production; they have evolved into key actors in addressing complex global challenges through research, innovation, and community engagement (Altbach & Knight, 2007; UNESCO, 2021). Within this context, the integration of sustainability, ethical governance, and international collaboration has emerged as an essential foundation for responsible global scholarship.
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