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Md. Masud Rana, Khulna University, BangladeshMd. Shahjahan Kabir, Khulna University, Bangladesh
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The use of digital technologies in the humanities, known as digital humanities (DH), is rapidly growing in Bangladesh. This study examines the role of digital humanities in digital publishing in Bangladesh. It focuses on four main areas: Adoption of Digital Publication Practices (ADPP), Institutional Support for Digital Publication (ISDP), Access to Digital Technology (ADT), and Digital Literacy in Publication (DLP). The research employs a quantitative method to collect data from 106 academics, researchers, and students from different institutions. The collected data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with Smart PLS 4. The findings demonstrate that skills and media literacy, access to technology and the digital divide, institutional support and resource availability, and digital publication practices all play a pivotal role in research and digital publishing. The study also finds that universities with DH centres, clear digital publication policies, and active leadership are further advanced in their digital transformation. Based on the study, the researcher recommends that universities implement digital literacy training programs for both students and teachers. Second, institutions should invest in digital infrastructure and provide low-cost devices and better internet to reduce the digital divide. Third, clear policies should be introduced to encourage digital publishing, such as by offering research grants or rewards. Finally, a culture of innovation should be promoted by sharing success stories and creating teamwork platforms. By addressing these areas, Bangladesh can enhance its digital humanities and digital publishing practices, ultimately contributing to the modernisation, inclusivity, and relevance of the humanities.
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Conference: SEACAH2026Stream: Humanities - Other Humanities
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