Evaluation of transparency and digital quality of Social Economy Chair websites in Spain
Abstract
Digital communication has become a strategic priority for higher education institutions, particularly for university chairs dedicated to the field of social economy. This article evaluates the quality, transparency, accessibility, loading speed, and navigability of the websites belonging to Spanish university chairs focused on social economy. Using a custom index based on international standards, the study assesses factors such as content quality, digital accessibility, and user engagement. The analysis of the sixteen Spanish university chairs associated with social economy (CIRIEC, 2022) reveals significant disparities in their digital presence strategies. Of these, only nine have a functional website; four lack any digital presence, and three provide only a basic informational section within their host university’s main website. This uneven distribution highlights varying levels of digital maturity and institutional commitment to the visibility and public projection of these academic structures.
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