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The Theoretical Model of Digital Pedagogies and Quality Management in Practically Oriented Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Cover

The Theoretical Model of Digital Pedagogies and Quality Management in Practically Oriented Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijcm-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2449-8939 | Journal ISSN: 2449-8920
Language: English
Page range: 62 - 74
Published on: May 6, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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