This paper examines the perspectives of rural NEETs in the information society. Our analysis focuses on the situation of three European countries—Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey—characterized by a high share of rural areas and a population of NEETs. From a methodological point of view, we use alternative research methods (secondary data analysis) with statistical methods (simple linear regression). From a theoretical point of view, we will opt for a multidimensional analysis perspective: the theory of digital divide, digital inclusion, virtual mobility, etc. Through data analysis, we expect to obtain a more complete and detailed picture of the ICT situation in rural areas (level of digital skills, level of digital inclusion) to demonstrate the importance of ICT in optimizing virtual mobility for the living conditions of the population, especially the NEET population.

This bibliometric study aims to understand the impact of digital transformation on education, with a particular focus on distance education and its technology-supported forms such as e-learning, mobile learning, and open learning. Based on the analysis of 687 publications indexed in the Scopus database between 2017 and 2023, the study investigates the evolving role of digital transformation in distance education across three distinct timeframes: pre-COVID-19 (2017–2019), during COVID-19 (2020–2021), and post-COVID-19 (2022–2023). Employing bibliometric analysis techniques, the study identifies key themes such as inclusion, accessibility, digital tools, and adaptive learning systems. It also uncovers emerging trends like the integration of artificial intelligence, gamification, and virtual reality in education. The findings reveal a significant increase in research output during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the intensified adoption of digital technologies in response to global disruptions. Key themes, such as “Smart Technologies in Education” and “Smart Campus and Digital University,” emerged prominently in the post-pandemic era, alongside new discussions on STEM education, digital competence, and personalized learning. The analysis highlights the transformative role of digital tools in bridging accessibility gaps and enhancing student engagement. By providing insights into current trends and persistent gaps, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how digital transformation has reshaped education. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating emerging digital technologies and innovative strategies to address persistent challenges, enhance educational outcomes, and support the development of sustainable, technology-driven learning environments.

This research study aims to analyze the relation of technology based indicators (internet use, internet access, etc.) with educational attainment of people with disability in European Union countries. Statistics related with three different types of disabilities (seeing, hearing and walking) were used at this study. Educational attainment levels are: less than primary, primary and lower secondary education (levels 0-2), upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (levels 3 and 4), tertiary education (levels 5-8). Information society indicators which are digital inclusion (digital inc), E-government activities of individuals via websites (int act), households level of internet access (int acc), individuals - mobile internet access (mob acc), Internet use for interaction with public authorities (public services) were considered in this study. In addition to this, educational attainments were analyzed comparing with countries and a variety of disabilities. Data includes values of Disability Statistics and Information Society Indicators for 2019 at Eurostat Databases. Descriptive analysis was conducted. It was concluded that walking and digital participation had the highest correlation value. It has been revealed that the hearing variable has a negative and moderately significant relationship with the information society indicators. On the other hand, it was determined that there was a high level of correlation between the hearing variable and internet access.