Digitalization and Structural Transformation in Education and Economy: A Neutrosophic Evaluation Approach

Aliya T. Akhmedieva^1,*, Abdurashid M. Kadyrov², Bahtiyor H. Mamurov², Svetlana Yu. Shatokhina²,

Saziye Yaman³

¹Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

²Research center under the Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

³Liberal Arts Department, American University of the Middle East, 54200, Egaila, Kuwait

Emails: a.axmedieva@tsue.uz; a.kadirov@tsue.uz; b.mamurov@tsue.uz; sshatokhina165@gmail.com; saziye.yaman@aum.edu.kw

Abstract

The research analyses the impact of digitalisation levels on structural transformations in regional economies and the education sector, highlighting their reciprocal relationship in generating sustainable and inclusive growth. This study assesses the multi-dimensional mediation of digitalization with economic performance and learning modernization in education. It also analyzes the efficacy and efficiency of digital policies and institutional strategies as data, as well as offers databased policy recommendations for a more balanced and knowledge based regional development. A full mixed-methodological approach is employed consisting of statistical (correlation and regression between regional digitalization and economic variables) and neutrosophic multi-criteria evaluation of the education system dynamics. Crosscutting comparisons between regions and higher education end-users with various degrees of digital maturity are analysed, enabling to understand more in depth how digital infrastructure and the enactment of policies can contribute to structural transformation as both economy and educational institutions move forward. Under the light of the findings, the paper calls for focused digital and educational policies to strengthen regional and institutional capabilities through increased investment in digital infrastructure, the professional capacities of educators and the integration of digital competences into curricula. The study also offers a strategic approach to align educational digitalization with regional innovation systems, so that the benefits of digital transformation truly and in a balanced way support both economic modernisation and the development of human capital. A strategic framework, based on neutrosophy, is contributed for policymakers, university managers and development planners to formulate sustainable digitally enabled-smart ecosystems building up the link between economic growth and education development.

Keywords: Digital Transformation in Education; Neutrosophic Evaluation Approach; Structural Change in  Education; Educational Innovation and Policy;  Sustainable Development Goals and Digitalization