Global environmental and socio-economic challenges have intensified the need to cultivate sustainable leadership competencies through educational systems.As education undergoes rapid digital transformation,smart techn...Global environmental and socio-economic challenges have intensified the need to cultivate sustainable leadership competencies through educational systems.As education undergoes rapid digital transformation,smart technologies-such as artificial intelligence,adaptive platforms,data analytics,and immersive learning environments-are increasingly integrated into teaching and learning processes.However,their role in fostering sustainable leadership competencies remains insufficiently theorized.This study develops a conceptual model in which smart technology integration contributes to the development of sustainable leadership competencies through a sequential mediation pathway:systems thinking,environmental responsibility,and strategic decision-making.In addition,institutional orientation toward sustainable development is proposed as a moderating factor that strengthens the relationship between smart technology integration and systems thinking.The article advances the literature by bridging research on digital transformation,sustainability,and leadership development within a unified theoretical framework.It also provides a foundation for future empirical validation using structural equation modeling(SEM)/PLS-SEM and offers practical guidance for the design of sustainability-oriented educational programs.展开更多
文摘Global environmental and socio-economic challenges have intensified the need to cultivate sustainable leadership competencies through educational systems.As education undergoes rapid digital transformation,smart technologies-such as artificial intelligence,adaptive platforms,data analytics,and immersive learning environments-are increasingly integrated into teaching and learning processes.However,their role in fostering sustainable leadership competencies remains insufficiently theorized.This study develops a conceptual model in which smart technology integration contributes to the development of sustainable leadership competencies through a sequential mediation pathway:systems thinking,environmental responsibility,and strategic decision-making.In addition,institutional orientation toward sustainable development is proposed as a moderating factor that strengthens the relationship between smart technology integration and systems thinking.The article advances the literature by bridging research on digital transformation,sustainability,and leadership development within a unified theoretical framework.It also provides a foundation for future empirical validation using structural equation modeling(SEM)/PLS-SEM and offers practical guidance for the design of sustainability-oriented educational programs.
