STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOURSE ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN DIGITAL EDUCATION USING BIBLIOMETRIC METHODS
Abstract
The article examines the specific features of the development of public-private partnerships in digital education through a bibliometric analysis of the scientific discourse. It substantiates that, in the context of the digital transformation of the economy, public-private partnerships serve as an important instrument for consolidating the financial, technological, and institutional resources of the state, business, and the education sector, thereby ensuring the formation of effective models of interaction and the innovative development of education. Contemporary scientific approaches to interpreting the essence of public-private partnerships in education are analyzed, and their key characteristics are identified, including long-term orientation, risk-sharing, and stakeholder synergy. Using bibliometric analysis tools (VOSviewer), a body of scientific publications is examined, which enables the identification of the main thematic clusters in the development of scientific discourse: socio-economic, analytical-evidence-based, socio-demographic, and educational-scientific. The interdisciplinary nature of research in public-private partnerships and its significant role in ensuring the digital transformation of educational systems are established. The key advantages of public-private partnerships are identified, including increased investment efficiency in digital infrastructure, the development of innovative educational platforms, expanded access to educational resources, and the development of digital competencies. At the same time, the main risks are systematized, including technological dependence on global IT companies, the commercialization of the educational environment, and the need to maintain a balance of interests between the state and business. The paper proposes directions for improving the development of public-private partnerships in the field of digital education in Ukraine, in particular, the development of blended financing models, intensifying private sector participation, forming a competitive market for digital educational services, and integration into the European digital education area, which will contribute to improving the quality of education and the competitiveness of human capital.
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