Diverse Perspectives on Decolonizing the Field of Comparative and International Education

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comparative education, critical pedagogy, international development, decolonization, Cognitive Development, cyber security competency

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2026-03-06

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Wiksten, S. (2026). Diverse Perspectives on Decolonizing the Field of Comparative and International Education. Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education (NJCIE), 10(1). https://doi.org/10.7577/njcie.6563

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Thematic Issue: Diverse Perspectives on Decolonizing the Field of Comparative and International Education

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