Evaluating the Influence of Emerging Technological Megatrends on Youth Education: A Systematic AI-Based Assessment Contributing to SDG 4.4 on the Enhancement of Technical and Vocational Skills
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2025-0035 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 423 - 431
Published on: Jul 24, 2025
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
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