Jul 2026· Frontiers in Education· 1 citation· 30 references
TL;DR
A maqāṣid-based governance framework that translates core ethical objectives into measurable, sustainability-oriented indicators embedded within lifecycle decision points is developed, structured as a prototype institutional scorecard enabling university administrators and policymakers to evaluate AI adoption within risk management and decision-making workflows.
Abstract
Higher education is undergoing rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), creating significant opportunities for sustainable development alongside complex governance and ethical challenges. Existing scholarship on AI in higher education can be broadly categorized into SDG-aligned frameworks, principle-based governance models, and value-based approaches; however, these strands remain insufficiently integrated at the institutional level and lack operational clarity across the AI lifecycle, particularly in procurement and post-deployment audit stages. This study examines how maqāṣid al-sharīʿah can be systematically operationalized as a framework for sustainable AI governance in Islamic higher education, and how such an approach supports socially sustainable and ethically aligned digital transformation under Saudi Vision 2030. The study adopts a systematic mapping approach with integrative synthesis, analyzing 143 peer-reviewed studies retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, and ERIC (2015–2026). A combined deductive–inductive coding framework identifies structural gaps between ethical principles and institutional governance practices across four AI lifecycle stages: procurement, design, deployment, and audit. The findings reveal a persistent principle–implementation gap most pronounced in procurement and audit processes. In response, the study develops a maqāṣid-based governance framework that translates core ethical objectives into measurable, sustainability-oriented indicators embedded within lifecycle decision points. The framework is structured as a prototype institutional scorecard enabling university administrators and policymakers to evaluate AI adoption within risk management and decision-making workflows. The proposed model advances social sustainability by promoting accountability, equity, and culturally coherent AI integration, offering a structured pathway for aligning institutional AI practices with the strategic priorities of Saudi Vision 2030.
The proposed GenAI Responsible Adoption Framework for Vietnamese Higher Education (GRAV-HE) comprises four interdependent dimensions: ethical policy and AI disclosure, data governance and secure infrastructure, pedagogical transformation, and comprehensive AI literacy.
N. Dương, T. Từ, L. Dang et al.· OIDA International Journal o...· 0 citations
It is suggested that sustainable AI adoption requires institutions to first establish robust governance structures, ensure data readiness and embed ethical safeguards before expanding technological investments, with particular relevance for resource-constrained higher education contexts in Malaysia and the broader Global South.
Nurul Aisyah Kamrozzaman, N. Muhiddin, Washima Che Dan et al.· International Research Journ...· 0 citations
Human resource development (HRD) is a strategic factor in ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of higher education institutions amid globalization, digital transformation, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). This study aims to examine the evolution of HRD management, identify dominant HRD models, and analyze future challenges and opportunities in higher education from both contemporary and Islamic perspectives. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted using articles published between 2016 and 2026. Literature searches were performed through Publish or Perish across Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, and analyzed using the PRISMA 2020 framework. A total of 674 records were identified, of which 50 articles met the eligibility criteria for the final review. The findings reveal a shift from conventional administrative HRD toward strategic, adaptive, and technology-enabled management. The review identifies several dominant models, including Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Knowledge Transfer-Based HRD, Career Ecosystem-Based HRD, and AI-based HRD. As its primary theoretical contribution, this study proposes the Humanistic Core–AI Enhanced Human Resource Development (HCAE-HRD) model, which integrates SHRM, OCB, and AI-Driven HRD while positioning humanistic values as the core and AI as a supporting tool. From an Islamic perspective, the model is strengthened by the principles of amanah, ihsan, ta'awun, adl, and shura, providing an ethical and sustainable framework for human resource development in higher education.
Ummu Shofiyah, Ali Muhtarom· Jurnal Administrasi dan Mana...· 1 citation
This narrative literature review aims to critically examine the role of Islamic Education Management (MPI) in realizing effective school governance and to propose an integrative framework bridging Islamic values with contemporary evidence-based effectiveness indicators. Unlike previous reviews that predominantly focus on the normative theological foundations of MPI or treat school governance through a purely secular lens, this study offers a novel conceptual contribution by operationalizing abstract Islamic principles into a concrete, multidimensional governance model. Employing a narrative synthesis of peer-reviewed literature from 2020 to 2026, the study analyzes how core MPI values—syura, amanah, ‘adl, and ihsan—intersect with fundamental management functions. The results indicate that MPI transcends conventional administrative models by embedding spiritual accountability, participatory decision-making, equitable resource distribution, and continuous excellence into institutional practices, thereby enhancing stakeholder trust and organizational climate. However, the synthesis also identifies critical implementation barriers, including financial constraints, regulatory tensions, and human resource gaps, which necessitate deliberate leadership commitment and contextual adaptation. The study concludes that MPI functions not merely as an ethical overlay, but as a holistic governance paradigm capable of harmonizing modern educational standards with Islamic epistemological foundations. Ultimately, this review provides an actionable conceptual framework for policymakers and school leaders to cultivate ethically grounded, high-performing educational environments, effectively bridging the critical gap between faith-based values and empirical school governance.
Samsu, Try Susanti, Latansa Hafizotun et al.· SUSTAINABLE· 0 citations
The study proposes a phased, ethically grounded governance framework tailored to Africa’s educational context, contributing new insights into readiness differentials, governance diffusion, and policy convergence, offering a foundation for inclusive, future-oriented AI policy in African higher education.
Dr. Sixbert Sangwa, Dennis Ngobi, Emmanuel Ekosse et al.· Artificial Intelligence and...· 11 citations· ⚡1
