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Title: Impact of Digital Equity on Techno-Literacy among Marginalized Students for Inclusivity and Sustainable Futures: Contextual Insight from Pakistan
Language: English
Authors: Muhammad Mujtaba Asad (ORCID 0000-0001-9532-7054), Bakhtawar Nazir
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 2026 18(2):407-419.
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: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Technology Integration, Influence of Technology, Digital Literacy, Technological Literacy, Undergraduate Students, Minority Group Students, Economically Disadvantaged, Rural Colleges, Access to Education, Man Machine Systems, Access to Internet, Influences
Geographic Terms: Pakistan
DOI: 10.1108/JARHE-08-2024-0427
ISSN: 2050-7003
1758-1184
Abstract: Purpose: This study explores the influence of digital equity on techno-literacy among marginalized students within the Society 5.0 context. The study examined how far digital equity influences techno-literacy and, as a result, students are well prepared as influential digital citizens in the twenty-first century. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, mixed-method research approach was used and a sequential explanatory research design was adopted. Data was collected from public sector universities of Sindh, Pakistan. The quantitative data was collected from 384 students through survey tool and analyzed using SPSS 27.0. Whereas, 08 respondents were purposively selected for semi-structured interviews, and a thematic analysis approach was used for data analysis. Findings: The findings suggest a strong positive relationship between digital equity and techno-literacy in marginalized students. Fair access to digital tools improves academic performance and fosters engagement with technology. However, obstacles like financial constraints and inadequate infrastructure continue to create challenges in acquiring comprehensive digital inclusion. Addressing such issues is critical in promoting inclusive education in a digital society 5.0. Practical implications: It gives insights to educational policymakers worldwide and institutions for developing digital equity. Thus, it underscores the need for comprehensive support structures and resource allocation to fight the enormous challenges brought about by poor educational disparities already compounded by digital inequities. Originality/value: Contributes to the scant empirical research focused on the techno-literacy capabilities of bachelor students in marginalized communities to enable an empirical basis of knowing the impact of digital equity on techno-literacy of marginalized students of Society 5.0.
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Entry Date: 2026
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