Queer Voices

The study aims to identify the degree of effectiveness of distance learning in light of ‎Covid-19 outbreak from the point of view of students in higher education institutions ‎in Beersheba. In this study, the researcher used the descriptive approach through a ‎questionnaire that was given to (150) students in higher education institutions in ‎Beersheba. The students were chosen randomly, and the validity of the study tool was ‎verified by presenting it to a group of arbitrators, and its stability was verified, as the ‎value of Cronbach's alpha was (94.4%), which has a high degree of stability, and ‎appropriate statistical methods were used for: Reaching the results The results were as ‎follows: ‎ ‎1.‎ The degree of effectiveness of distance learning in light of the outbreak of the ‎Corona virus from the point of view of students in higher education institutions in ‎Beersheba region came to a medium degree.‎ ‎2.‎ The degree of continuity of distance learning in light of the outbreak of the Corona ‎virus from the point of view of students in higher education institutions in Beersheba ‎region came to a medium degree.‎ ‎3.‎ The degree of e-learning obstacles from the point of view of students in higher ‎education institutions in Beersheba region came to a medium degree.‎ ‎4.‎ The degree of interaction of faculty members with distance education in light of the ‎Corona crisis from the point of view of students in higher education institutions in ‎Beersheba region came to a medium degree.‎ ‎5.‎ The degree of students' interaction with distance learning in light of e-learning from ‎the point of view of students in higher education institutions in Beersheba region ‎came to a high degree.‎ ‎6.‎ There are statistically significant differences in the responses of the study sample ‎members towards the degree of effectiveness of distance learning in light of the ‎outbreak of the Corona virus from the point of view of students in higher education ‎institutions in Beersheba region due to the gender variable, and the differences were ‎in favor of females versus males.‎ ‎7.‎ There are differences in the average responses of the sample members about the ‎degree of effectiveness of distance learning in light of the outbreak of the Corona ‎virus from the point of view of students in higher education institutions in Beersheba ‎region due to the variable of the teaching stage in the college in favor of those ‎studying a teaching certificate versus those studying a first and a second title.‎ ‎8.‎ There are no differences in the average responses of the sample members about the ‎degree of effectiveness of distance learning in light of the outbreak of the Corona ‎virus from the point of view of students in higher education institutions in Beersheba ‎region due to the variable of the year of study in the college.‎

Purpose: development of recommendations for the study of security-oriented disciplines by students of higher educational institutions. Methodology: Analysis and generalisation of research results regarding the need of higher education students to study security-oriented disciplines. Results: In the conditions of modern warfare, knowledge and understanding of security issues are of critical importance for students of technical specialties. It helps them to be aware of the threats and risks associated with armed conflict and make the right decisions to ensure personal and collective security, and provides the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively respond to emergencies and save lives. Therefore, in the article: information on the state of higher education in Ukraine until February 2022 has been studied and summarised; the need of students of higher technical education to study security-oriented disciplines during the war was investigated; an expert survey was conducted among students who are studying for the Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees of two higher technical educational institutions – the State Higher Educational Institution “Donetsk National Technical University” and Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. It was established that about eighty percent of the respondents are in favour of mandatory study of security-oriented disciplines during martial law, as an opportunity to ensure their own safety and the safety of others, help others and be useful in war conditions. A new concept of civil security education in higher technical institutions under martial law from the point of view of studying individual disciplines is proposed, which consists of the following: improvement of training plans for higher education applicants. recommendations for students of technical higher education institutions to study the following disciplines (in order of priority): “Life safety”, “Occupational safety”, “Fire safety”, “Civil protection”, “Environmental safety”, “Psychology of hazards”. Mandatory courses for students on pre-medical care, psychological help for themselves and others, military training should be introduced. Scientific innovation: a scientific approach has been developed to clarify the new concept of civil security education in higher technical institutions under martial law. Practical significance: the results of the work can be used in the preparation of educational plans for applicants of higher technical educational institutions.

IntroductionThe increasing trend of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the young population is a significant public health problem. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge on STIs among students in higher education institutions and its predicting factors, in Melaka.MethodologyA cross-sectional study was conducted among 600 students from higher education institutions in Melaka aged between 18 to 30 years old. Multistage sampling of the institutions was performed. Valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire in the national language, Bahasa Malaysia, was used as to collect data on sociodemographic, personal background, knowledge on STIs and sources of information for STIs. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS software version 25.ResultsThe response rate for this study was 88%. The mean knowledge score was 24.1 ±5.1 out of 38. HIV was the most known STIs while gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis and chlamydial infections were among the least known STIs. Oral intercourse was the least known sexual activity that could transmit STIs. Higher proportion of respondents had correct knowledge on control and preventive measures of STIs (between 78% and 95%) compared to correct knowledge on sign and symptoms of STIs (between 8.5% and 67.8%). More than 90% of the respondents were unaware that a person infected with STIs could be symptom free. Four variables were identified as the determinants of the knowledge on STIs, which were level of education, place of stay, history of sexual and reproductive health education and involvement in STIs awareness programs (F (4,445) = 11.405, p <0.001, R2 = 0.093).ConclusionsThe knowledge on STIs among students in higher education institutions was unsatisfactory. The existing sexual education programs can be strengthened by delivering more information on other STIs rather than focusing on HIV only. The future program should focus on students of diploma and/or skill certificate and staying off-campus.

The increasing trend of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the young population is a significant public health problem. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge on STIs among students in higher education institutions and its predicting factors, in Melaka. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 600 students from higher education institutions in Melaka aged between 18 to 30 years old. Multistage sampling of the institutions was performed. Valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire in the national language, Bahasa Malaysia, was used as to collect data on sociodemographic, personal background, knowledge on STIs and sources of information for STIs. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS software version 25. The response rate for this study was 88%. The mean knowledge score was 24.1 ±5.1 out of 38. HIV was the most known STIs while gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis and chlamydial infections were among the least known STIs. Oral intercourse was the least known sexual activity that could transmit STIs. Higher proportion of respondents had correct knowledge on control and preventive measures of STIs (between 78% and 95%) compared to correct knowledge on sign and symptoms of STIs (between 8.5% and 67.8%). More than 90% of the respondents were unaware that a person infected with STIs could be symptom free. Four variables were identified as the determinants of the knowledge on STIs, which were level of education, place of stay, history of sexual and reproductive health education and involvement in STIs awareness programs (F (4,445) = 11.405, p <0.001, R2 = 0.093). The knowledge on STIs among students in higher education institutions was unsatisfactory. The existing sexual education programs can be strengthened by delivering more information on other STIs rather than focusing on HIV only. The future program should focus on students of diploma and/or skill certificate and staying off-campus.

Introduction. The research is topical due to the need for fundamental reforms in the field of educational management. The problem of acquiring innovative competencies by the students arises against the background of the continual transformation of social relations. Future specialists who are currently students of higher educational institutions (HEIs) must meet all socio-economic challenges in the future. Methods: an adapted questionnaire was used to assess the level of skills in students of pedagogical HEIs and the method of diagnosis of the individual measure of reflexivity, the Rokeach Value Survey; methods of data collection and coordination, statistical and mathematical processing of results through Pearson’s formulas. Results: In the experimental and control groups, 7.6% of respondents have a low level, 82.6% — a medium level, and 9.8% — a high level. The experimental group (45%) showed a higher level of high reflexivity results than the control group (30%). Conclusion: Based on the processing of the obtained results, it is concluded that the development of innovative competencies in students of pedagogical HEIs after the application of pedagogical conditions increases quantitatively. Prospects: further research should be aimed at identifying key relevant innovation competencies.

The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the use of first person pronouns (I, my, me, we, our, us) and their functions in creating authorial self in 20 master’s theses written in English by Turkish authors and 20 research articles written in English by non-Turkish authors. Master’s theses used in the study were written in the field of English Language Teaching in twelve different Turkish universities and they were selected from the database of Turkish Council of Higher Education. Research articles used in the study were also written in the field of English Language Teaching and they were selected from five different journals: Applied Linguistics, System, TESOL Quarterly, English for Specific Purposes, and ELT Journal. For analyzing the data, each occurrence of first person pronouns in the theses and articles were coded and examined in order to find out the functions they serve. Results revealed a large difference in the use of first person pronouns and the functions they have. Turkish authors used these pronouns quite rarely and generally the use of these pronouns signaled low degree of authorial self; on the other hand, non-Turkish authors used these pronouns more frequently and they mostly preferred to use them for expressing greater degree of authorial self.

Given the clear priorities underlying physical education of student youth, it is mandatory for them to mastering the system of applied skills. At the same time, the objectification of the orientation of content of the swimming instruction system for students of free higher education institution should be carried out taking into account the opinions of the subjects of this process, namely students.&#x0D; Addressing students of different courses, we tried to find ways to optimize swimming preparation of students of higher education institutions and to cover as large a contingent as possible.&#x0D; Purpose: to determine the subjective opinion of students of Kherson State University on the level of their own swimming preparation.&#x0D; Methods: theoretical analysis and generalization, study of documentary materials, sociological methods of survey (questionnaire), methods of mathematical statistics.&#x0D; Organization. There were involved in the survey (during September-October 2020) applicants of higher education of the first (bachelor's) and second (master's) degrees of Kherson State University. In total, there were 1513 respondents, including 646 of first- year students, 458 of second-year students, 164 of third-year students, 213 of fourth-year students, and only 32 of 5-6-year students (expressed a desire to participate in the survey).&#x0D; Results. The results of a student’s different courses survey on the subjective attitude to their own level of swimming skills points to gradual decrease of particles attributable to various answers, starting with the option "I cannot swim" and as swimming preparation requirements increase.&#x0D; It was revealed the necessity of the expressed pedagogical influences on a considerable quantity of students of higher education institutions concerning correction of abilities and skills of swimming. Despite a certain hierarchy of answers, for each of the options for the level of swimming skills, we provide a generalized goal and system of tasks for the educational process of swimming in physical education of higher education institution.&#x0D; It is worth emphasizing the need to differentiate the methodological and organizational parts of the swimming system, because, given the integrity of the student contingent, motivational priorities, the existing level of swimming skills, attracting students, joint involvement of even one academic group in swimming is a complicated process.

Objective. To assess the quality of sleep in students of higher educational institutions of Perm taking into account the profile, anxiety level and social employment.&#x0D; Materials and methods. The study enclosed 300 students of three higher educational institutions of Perm. The features of sleep were analyzed on the basis of questioning followed by statistical treatment of the obtained data.&#x0D; Results. For all the students, the prevalence of the borderline parameters with subjective assessment of the quality of sleep was a general feature. The students of medical university with a high subjective assessment of the quality of sleep had an excessive daytime sleepiness (50 % of respondents). Medical students were characterized by a night and twenty-four-hour operating schedule and a more expressed situational anxiety. For the students of humanitarian and pedagogical institutions, combination of a high level of personal anxiety with low parameters of the quality of sleep were typical. Sleep was characterized by a long falling asleep with frequent awakening during the night, plenty of dreams often anxious by their content. At the same time, most students preferred work in the daytime. This group of students had a maximum risk for the development of sleep apnea. The students of polytechnic university appeared to be less vulnerable. However, the analyzed subjective characteristics of sleep among most of them demonstrated the borderline disorders, less than 1/3 of them had optimal parameters.&#x0D; Conclusions. The obtained results put the question of optimizing organization of sleep and wakefulness among students of higher educational institutions, prevention of disorders of circadian rhythms and their consequences, elevation of students information awareness on reciprocal influence of sleep and wakefulness. If necessary, there should be a possibility of correction by a somnologist and/or psychotherapist.

The linguistic diversity that multilingual students bring into their postgraduate studies, combined with the persistent dominance of English as the sole language of instruction and assessment at postgraduate level, especially in South Africa, requires urgent attention. This study seeks to critically examine the writing experiences of multilingual postgraduate students in a specific higher education institution in South Africa. Using Bakhtin's theory of heteroglossia, which proposes that language use is influenced by multiple-voice expressions, discourses, and power structures. This study explores how multilingual postgraduate students navigate and negotiate their linguistic repertoires while striving to produce writing that meets the high demands of academic discourse in English academic writing. Qualitative research methods will be adopted, utilising written feedback from students participating in the academic writing workshops for multilingual postgraduate students. Thematic analysis will be used to analyse emergent themes. Preliminary insights suggest that multilingual postgraduate students face challenges when navigating between creative and innovative thinking in their home languages and expressing their ideas in English only to meet the postgraduate writing expectations and standards. These linguistic tensions affect the academic success of multilingual postgraduate students. The study hopes to contribute to the development of inclusive pedagogical interventions that recognise and leverage postgraduate students' multilingual resources and their use to enhance overall academic writing proficiency in English.

The rapid development of technology, particularly in the field of social media, has proven beneficial in identifying entrepreneurial opportunities among Higher Education Institutions (HEI) students. Students with heightened entrepreneurial alertness are more attuned to environmental changes that create new business prospects, especially in the evolving technological landscape. However, the entrepreneurial benefits of social media usage are not universally recognized by students. Hence, this study aims to ascertain the level of benefits derived from social media usage, entrepreneurial alertness and opportunities among HEI students. A total of 353 students from public and private HEI in Kelantan participated in this survey-based study, employing questionnaires as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using SPSS 29 software .The study findings reveal that the benefits of social media usage among students are at a high level. Besides, the levels of entrepreneurial alertness and opportunities are moderately high. Moreover, a positive and significant correlation exists between the benefits of social media usage, entrepreneurial alertness, and entrepreneurial opportunities among HEI students. Consequently, proactive measures should be taken by HEI to enhance entrepreneurial education modules in line with current needs. This will ensure that students are more receptive to entrepreneurship, recognizing social media usage as an advantage in creating business opportunities on a broader, global scale.

The aims of the current study were to identify personal and educational factors that might affect academic achievements of the deaf and hard of hearing students in higher educational institutions and determine the differences in personal and educational factors of deaf and hard of hearing students in higher education for Riyadh.Institutions attributed to (Academic rate ،gender ،hearing status ،favorable communication method ، educational level ،time of hearing loss occurrence ،the type of graduated educational environment ،educational institution).The female researcher depended on the descriptive survey by using "factors affecting academic achievement of deaf and hard of hearing students in higher education institutions questionnaire".The questionnaire consisted of two main axes: (personal factors-educational factors).The results of the study showed the study sample agreement to the effect of personal factors and educational factors on the academic achievement of the deaf and hard of hearing students in higher education institutions in general.The study recommends the creation of an executive guide to regulate the educational environment in institutions of higher education, And training sessions for the deaf and hard of hearing students before and during their enrollment in higher education institutions.

The use of space, both physical and virtual, has been extensively studied in relation to language, with many researchers considering it a determining factor. This chapter investigates the virtual linguistic landscape (VLL) of universities in ten Hispanic countries and five Portuguese-speaking countries to examine the use of pronouns of address (PoA) on their digital platforms. With the exponential increase in communication through digital means in recent years, computer-mediated communication has become a relevant topic in understanding human interaction through virtual devices. In this study, the authors specifically analyze the use of second-person singular pronouns in the VLL of higher education institutions in Hispanic and Portuguese-speaking countries, focusing on their social media platforms. The findings reveal that tú is the predominant PoA in Spanish-speaking institutions, whereas você prevails in Portuguese-speaking institutions on their social media.

Recently, deviant behavior in students of higher educational institutions, not only in Russia, but throughout the world, has become an increasingly serious problem. Students increasingly demonstrate abnormal behavior that deviates from the norms accepted in society, and, thereby, undermine the processes of education and upbringing. Despite numerous studies and psychodiagnostic and psychocorrective developments in the field of diagnosis and correction of disorders in the functioning and development of children and adolescents, students, boys and young people, as well as adults, still continue to be ignored. This study is aimed at determining the main areas of diagnosis (detection) and therapy (correction) of deviations. The purpose of the study is to comprehend the problems of research, psychodiagnostics, and psychocorrection of deviations in students of modern higher educational institutions and analyze various types of deviations, as well as methods and principles of diagnostic and corrective work with deviations. This goal is considered in the context of the tasks of social and psychological assistance services for educational subjects, which are actively created and developed in higher education in Russia. The used research methods included an analysis of the theoretical foundations of psychodiagnostics and correction of deviations. The paper highlights the main methods and principles of diagnosing and correcting deviations, which can be productively used by specialists of academic services of psychological support for the educational process of the higher educational institution. The importance of the integrated work of an interdisciplinary team of specialists is noted; proposals and recommendations to improve the methods for diagnosing and correcting deviations in students are made.

There has been a rise in Elective Home Education (EHE) as a result of the global pandemic and with this, an anticipated increase in EHE students applying to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). With this increase, it is vital institutions acknowledge and prepare for widening accessibility. It is the expectation that institutions are inclusive, and this study opens discussions on the inclusivity of this applicant group and the knowledge exchange and collaboration opportunities to facilitate change. The aims of this study were to identify potential barriers in accessing HEIs for EHE students and to gain insight into the experiences of these participants. This study will create a basis for developing policies and practices to work towards building an inclusive transitional process into HEIs for all students and be instrumental in building bridges between mainstream and alternative education. Through a semi-structured interview with a HEI applicant, an online survey with 3 HEI applicants and 2 staff from admissions teams at HEIs in England, and a document analysis on the HEI websites, it is highlighted that more work is needed on improving the inclusivity at these establishments and further study into accessing EHE students for research purposes should be sought. Recommendations are shared.

The chapter looks at policies regarding access to higher education (HE) for the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel (PAMI). Recently, HE among PAMI has expanded compared to previous years, but the proportion of PAMI students in Israeli institutions of HE (14%) is still not equal to the percentage of PAMI (20%). The Council for Higher Education (CHE) in Israel has been trying to increase the accessibility of PAMI students in institutions of HE through the implementation of several projects and academic programs and the expectation of reaching 17% in 2021. The chapter has three main aims: (1) to describe the decisions and recommendations of CHE for increasing the rate of peripheral students in HE, (2) to trace their implementation in HE institutions, and (3) to investigate the influences of these policies in schools through interviews with secondary school principals and secondary students in PAMI schools to understand how they act to improve students’ awareness of these initiatives and to improve access to HE for their graduates. A qualitative-phenomenological study analyzes policy guidelines regarding HE for PAMI as set out by the two main committees established by the Israeli CHE. The findings may have international significance since similar difficulties are encountered in access to HE among underprivileged or peripheral populations in other world states.