Academic Faculty Members Research Articles

Exploring the impact of generative AI technologies on education: Academic expert perspectives, trends, and implications for sustainable development goals

This study provides empirical data on the impact of generative AI in education, with special emphasis on sustainable development goals (SDGs). By conducting a thorough analysis of the relationship between generative AI technologies and educational outcomes, this research fills a critical gap in the literature. The insights offered are valuable for policymakers seeking to leverage new educational technologies to support sustainable development. Using Smart-PLS4, five hypotheses derived from the research questions were tested based on data collected from an E-Questionnaire distributed to academic faculty members and education managers. Of the 311 valid responses, the measurement model assessment confirmed the validity and reliability of the data, while the structural model assessment validated the hypotheses. The study’s findings reveal that New Approaches to Learning Outcome Assessment (NALOA) significantly contribute to achieving SDGs, with a path coefficient of 0.477 (p < 0.001). Similarly, the Use of Generative AI Technologies (UGAIT) has a notable positive impact on SDGs, with a value of 0.221 (p < 0.001). A Paradigm Shift in Education and Educational Process Organization (PSEPQ) also demonstrates a significant, though smaller, effect on SDGs with a coefficient of 0.142 (p = 0.008). However, the Opportunities and Risks of Generative AI in Education (ORGIE) study did not find statistically significant evidence of an impact on SDGs (p = 0.390). These findings highlight the potential opportunities and challenges of using generative AI technologies in education and underscore their key role in advancing sustainable development goals. The study also offers a strategic roadmap for educational institutions, particularly in Oman to harness AI technology in support of sustainable development objectives.

NURSE FACULTY MEMBERS' PERCEPTION OF DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ONLINE SURVEY İN TURKEY

Academic organizations are institutions where people with different backgrounds come together. However, the perceptions of academics working in academic organizations on diversity management are unknown. This, aim to determine the perceptions of academic nursing faculty members regarding diversity management. A total of 351 volunteer academic nursing faculty members participated in the study. The study data were collected using an online survey. It was determined that the perception of the diversity management of academic nursing faculty members is at a moderate level. In addition, academic nursing faculty members born in 1980 or earlier, female, single, holding the title of professor, having administrative duties, having 21 years and more of both professional and institutional experience, and evaluating the management style of their institution as "participatory" had higher sub-dimension scores, and there were statistically significant differences between groups in terms of title, administrative duties, institutional experience, and management style of the institution (p < 0.05). To increase the perception of diversity management of academic nursing faculty members, it can be recommended to raise awareness of academic unit managers and to adopt diversity management approaches.

A Study Examining the Customer Service Experience Using the Partial Least Square (PLS) Approach, with a Particular Focus on Personal Interaction Encounters and Customer Involvement

The relationship between academic achievement, student happiness, and the quality of academic services provided by university staff is a critical issue in Malaysian public higher education. This correlation highlights the importance of understanding the factors that influence the interactions between academic staff and students. Knowledge of the variables affecting how academic staff members and service encounters interact is quite important. This study aims to examine the influence of personal interaction encounters and customer involvement on the level of customer service experience provided by academic staff at Malaysian public universities. To gather data from 454 academic faculty members at Malaysian public universities, a self-administered questionnaire was developed. PLS 4.0 was used in this work and proportionate stratified random sampling was utilized. The results showed significant relationships between consumer involvement and personal interaction encounters with customer service experience. By acknowledging and addressing these variables, Malaysian public universities can foster more positive and productive interactions between staff and students or other stakeholders, ultimately improving the academic experience.

Ivory tower in MD/PhD programmes: sticky floor, broken ladder and glass ceiling

ObjectiveAchieving gender equity in academic medicine is not only a matter of social justice but also necessary in promoting an innovative and productive academic community. The purpose of this study...

Research in Psychiatry Medical Education through "MUST Enrich Grant": A Scoping Review.

The Indian Teachers of Psychiatry (IToP) forum introduced a unique research grant scheme- IToP-MUST (Minds United Scholarship for Teachers) Enrich Research Grant- for conducting research in psychiatry education. This scoping review's objectives are to (a) assess the research areas and methodologies of MUST Enrich grant-supported research, (b) identify strengths and limitations of these research works, and (c) inform the researchers and funding agency concerning robust methodologies and study areas that can be considered in the future. We included all MUST-funded original educational research projects from their inception (2020) to the present, which were either published or, although unpublished, available in the public domain. Eleven research projects were identified. Most awardees were junior academic faculty members (n = 9, 82%). Eight (73%) studies were related to Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and were based on teaching-learning (TL) or related methods under the CBME framework, focusing on newer TL methods. Seven of eight (88%) were based on undergraduate TL. Most (n = 8, 73%) of the studies had an observational cross-sectional design, whereas the rest were interventional studies. Almost all were quantitative studies (n = 10, 91%). The prime themes of the research were students' and teachers' perspectives on the study topic, innovations in psychiatry TL, and their educational impact. This review's findings will inform funders and researchers about future research areas and help formulate robust methodologies. Other funders must earmark their funding for educational research to grow this field.

Instances of unethical performance of academic faculty members in conducting and publishing research works

BACKGROUND: Today, compliance with ethical principles and standards has become a concern of research ethics committees more than in the past, and the informed society is more demanding of researchers’ considerations and adherence. In this regard, a survey was conducted with the aim of determining instances of unethical behavior of faculty members in conducting and publishing research works. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was performed cross-sectional with 100 faculty members answering in the form of systematic random sampling from the scientific measurement system of the Ministry of Health of Iran in August 2023 and testing using a checklist containing 32 examples of unethical research behavior. The data were reported using descriptive statistics and analytical methods such as Student’s t-test and analysis of variance. RESULTS: The findings of this study showed some instances of unethical practice in the field of research by the respondents, including submitting the article instead of the corresponding author, adding a guest author in the article, mentioning untrue affiliation, not observing the conflict of interest, conducting judgment with connivance, overlapping publications, manipulation of results, and other cases according to the findings of the text of the article, which was reported in professors of the master’s degree with a higher average (0.001, 7.12), but according to the gender and academic rank of the respondents, no significant difference was observed in the averages. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study show some clear instances of unethical practices in the field of research among faculty members and academic groups, and it requires targeted planning and more seriousness to investigate and manage its causes. The results of the study can be used for scientific groups and individuals who are directly and indirectly affected by the research results and researchers’ performance.

Saudi Higher Education Accreditation: From Policy to Practice: Cultural Inquiry into Saudi Academics' Practices During the Implementation of Accreditation Standards

This paper investigates the relationships between Saudi cultural factors and the practices associated with the implementation of accreditation standards in Saudi higher education institutions (HEIs). Through a qualitative study involving document analysis, interviews, and observations, data was collected from a sample of 33 academic leaders and faculty members at three Saudi universities. The findings reveal a strong correlation between cultural elements and the practices of Saudi academics during the accreditation process. Using a social practice theory (SPT) approach, the study demonstrates how cultural issues influence common practices and actions, highlighting the integration of Saudi identity, traditions, and contemporary values in the implementation methods. The research underscores the importance of cultural awareness in addressing the gap between policy and practice, suggesting that modifications to accreditation guidelines should consider these cultural factors. The study also discusses the positive impact of recent educational reforms and the empowerment of women in supporting the accreditation process. These insights aim to enhance the effectiveness of accreditation efforts in Saudi Arabia, ensuring they meet international standards while respecting the local cultural context.

Compilation of a Tool to Measure Financial Knowledge and Skills of Hospital Managers

Introduction: The hospitals, as the most important organization providing healthcare services, need efficient and effective management more than any other organization. Therefore، knowledge, skills, and capabilities of hospital managers should be given special attention، and one of these skills is financial knowledge and skill. Therefore، this research has been done with the aim of developing and validating a tool for measuring the knowledge and financial skills of hospital managers. Methods: The present combined study was conducted in 1401-1402. The research community included managers of educational and therapeutic hospitals, academic faculty members, and graduate students of accounting and financial management as financial experts (Delphi panel). Sampling started purposefully and continued until data saturation. To collect data, interviews, focused group discussions and questionnaires were used, and fuzzy Delphi and fuzzy AHP methods were used to analyze the data. Results: The important dimensions and components were determined according to the fuzzy Delphi method, including 8 dimensions and 23 indicators, and with the help of the AHP method, the weight of each dimension was determined. Then, 68 multiple choice questions related to each of the identified dimensions were designed based on interviews with experts. In the next step, through questionnaire and fuzzy Delphi technique, the opinion of experts was obtained about the questions raised, and finally 46 four-choice questions were compiled as a tool to measure the knowledge and financial skills of hospital managers. Conclusion: Hospitals are important parts of providing health services and considering the limited resources of the health sectors, proper allocation of resources, application of scientific management, correct and principled planning will be an important step in achieving the goals of the health system. A proper understanding of the principles of financial management and how to present financial information and how to share costs in hospitals help the managers of hospitals to have a dynamic picture of their activities and goals and to be able to make more informed decisions for the future.

Is the Productivity of Faculty Members Sustainable? The Perspective of Faculty Members

In the global economic landscape, a nation’s ability to secure a prominent position is intricately linked to its capacity for knowledge augmentation and technological innovation. This correlation underscores the pivotal role of universities and academicians, whose importance directly reflects a country’s level of development. The effectual execution of educational, research, and innovative pursuits within university settings necessitates the presence of qualified, productive, and dedicated academicians. As key contributors to academic, social, and humanitarian spheres, academicians bear responsibilities spanning research, teaching, societal enlightenment, and problem solving within higher education. The scholarly productivity of researchers is commonly gauged through metrics involving scientific publications and academic engagements. Notably, in many countries, advancements and appointments within academic institutions are contingent on the demonstrated productivity of academicians. Aligning with this global trend, Turkey accordingly structures its promotion and appointment procedures within academia. This study aims to ascertain faculty members’ perspectives regarding academic productivity after their associate professors’ and professors’ appointments in Turkey. Furthermore, we endeavor to identify the underlying factors contributing to this decline and increase academic productivity. Our findings emphasize the intricate interplay of various factors influencing academic productivity and sustainability. These include the significance of institutional support, economic stability, intrinsic motivation, and challenges such as bureaucratic processes and gender-related issues, which collectively shape the academic landscape and faculty members’ ability to produce impactful research over time. The research study group comprised 20 faculty members working at a public University in Turkey in the 2022–2023 academic year. This study was prepared using a qualitative research model. This study used the interview technique, one of the data collection techniques used in process-based evaluation applications. Furthermore, the obtained data were analyzed using the content analysis technique used in qualitative research methods.

Leadership Development for Contemporary Post-Secondary Academic Leaders: Challenges, Content and Approach

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary higher education, the demand for leaders well-versed in the intricacies of its challenges has become paramount. Despite the availability of leadership fellowships and retreats globally, there is a notable dearth of institution-specific leadership development programs tailored for post-secondary education leaders. This deficiency leaves a substantial number of higher education leaders ill-equipped with the fundamental competencies needed for effective leadership. This review underscores the pressing necessity to establish institution-based leadership development initiatives explicitly crafted for academic leaders and faculty members. The exploration encompasses diverse platforms and methodologies for delivering such programs, drawing insights from empirical studies that underscore the advantages of leadership development. Also, the review discusses the content of leadership development curricula. Focusing on academic leaders and faculty, these curricula cover competencies such as strategic planning, interpersonal communication, talent management, and adaptive leadership. The outcomes underscore the significance of institutions integrating leadership development efforts within their academic domains. The discussion delves into the manifold benefits of instituting leadership development programs, not only as a cost-effective alternative to external fellowship courses but as a strategic move with multifaceted advantages. These advantages encompass streamlining competitive succession planning, magnetizing and retaining talent, cultivating expansive networking opportunities, and augmenting the capacity to confront contemporary challenges in higher education. By prioritizing the nurturing of academic leaders, institutions can effectively bridge the gap between current leadership skills and the evolving demands of the higher education landscape.

Leadership Talent Management and Its Relationship to Strategic Entrepreneurship: A Mixed Study on a Sample of Academic Leaders and Faculty Members at Umm Al-Qura University

Leadership Talent Management and Its Relationship to Strategic Entrepreneurship: A Mixed Study on a Sample of Academic Leaders and Faculty Members at Umm Al-Qura University

Challenges faced by Iraqi academics in career advancement and promotion

Abstract Considering the lack of data from Iraq on the challenges faced by academics regarding academic advancement, we aimed to explore the main challenges faced by academic faculty members in Iraq in achieving academic advancement and promotion. A cross sectional 24-item Google form survey was shared via social media; 130 Iraqi academics responded. Lack of research funding and poor research infrastructure were the most common barriers for academic advancement. Most academics agreed that the cost of promotion requirements is considered a lot compared to their income. This is the first study that has explored this issue in Iraq and suggests future strategies to overcome these barriers.

Push and pull factors affecting in leaving academia

This paper presents the findings of the push and pull factors that cause professionals to leave academia. Previous research has mostly focused on academic professionals’ intent to leave their current organisations and largely neglected occupational turnover, that is, the cases where faculty abandon an academic career. The study included 40 semi-structured interviews and a national survey (N = 410) conducted in 2017. The interviewees consisted of three groups: previous faculty members who left academia, members of universities’ upper management (deans, vice-rectors and HR managers) and upper managers and HR managers of public and private organisations employing previous academic faculty members. The survey was sent to all scholars who had left academia in Finland during 2010–2015. The qualitative empirical analysis suggests that most of the internal push factors that caused the academic professionals to leave were inversed external pull factors that lured them away from academia. However, it also hints that in many cases, certain individual factors seem to mediate the two. In practice this means that individual factors, such as lack of interest in research and/or teaching and unwillingness to compete in some positions, also contribute to the decision to leave academia.

Women and Men Professors as Role Models and Their Effect on Academics’ Career Decisions

This study investigated the perception of role model attributes of women and men sport professors, how these attributes influence the choice of academic role models, and how such role models affect career objectives. The study draws on social cognitive (career) theory. Data were collected with a quantitative online survey (N = 792) targeted at major students (under- and postgraduate [n = 515], doctoral [n = 122]), and faculty members (postdoc researchers [n = 43] and professors [n = 112]), in sport management/economics/sociology or a general sports-science program in different countries. Data were analyzed by mean comparisons and regression analyses. The results suggest that women perceive women professors as more competent and as better teachers. Women perceive more similarity with women professors, and the intention to imitate the role model seems to influence both women and men in their role model choice. Women’s interest in an academic career is positively impacted by women and men role models, while men’s career objectives are only influenced by men professors. Implications of the study are that the applied theoretical framework is appropriate for investigating both women’s and men’s role models and career objectives. Furthermore, the study helps academic policymakers and sport faculty members to understand the importance of professors as role models.

Identification of Factors Influencing Organizational Silence and Its Impact on Managerial Decision-Making

Objective: The present study aims to identify the factors influencing organizational silence and its impact on managerial decision-making. Methodology: This applied research was conducted using a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach. The identification of factors was carried out qualitatively using the thematic analysis method. Participants in this stage included academic faculty members and executive experts from Bank Mellat, whose perspectives were gathered through semi-structured interviews. To validate the identified factors in the quantitative stage, the structural equation modeling (confirmatory factor analysis) method was used. For this purpose, a questionnaire based on the identified factors was designed and purposively distributed among the central managers of Bank Mellat to evaluate the relationships between the indicators and categories. The quantitative data were analyzed using Smart PLS version 3 software. Findings: The findings revealed that the factors influencing organizational silence include individual factors (tendencies and interests, concerns and anxieties, motivations, personal traits, and characteristics), interpersonal factors (communication factors), organizational factors (job-related factors, organizational culture, managerial factors, structural factors), and extra-organizational factors (social, cultural, and economic factors). These factors affect the quality of managerial decision-making, including (accuracy, precision, timeliness, efficiency, reliability, and follow-up of decision-making). The quantitative analyses also confirmed the significance of the relationships between the indicators and the targeted components. Conclusion: The results of this study can provide useful insights into managing the phenomenon of organizational silence. Simultaneous identification of the factors influencing the occurrence of organizational silence across the four aforementioned levels, as well as the consequences that this phenomenon can have on the quality of managerial decision-making, can offer effective insights for managing this destructive organizational behavior.

Perception of Academicians towards Quality of Public Service Marketing in Pokhara

This study mainly focuses on understanding user perception and experiences towards quality of public service marketing on delivery by using the five service delivery dimensions: accessibility, cost, time, barrier and behavior. The research methodology comprises descriptive research design followed by stratified simple random sampling for permanent academic faculty members under multi stage sampling from one constitute and four affiliated college. The primary sources of data were collected through semi structure questionnaire method. Reliability and validity were tested. The study reveals that overall qualities of public service delivery dimension are moderate. The academicians were satisfied with the quality of public service delivery in Pokhara but perception was not as expected. However, the qualitative result depicted that there were major challenges in service delivery such as problem from staff, risk after payment of fees and extra efforts for completing lengthy service. In addition, environmental situation, employees’ attitude, intermediaries, and Afno Manche (known person), salary level and political interventions cause changes in behavior during public service delivery. So, public service institutions should give due attention to such issues to improve quality of service delivery. Even though there is no specific model to measure the quality of public service delivery in Nepalese context therefore, a CAT-Behavior model is recommended for measuring the quality of public service delivery in Nepalese context and it could be beneficial from different perspective.

Shifting Paradigms: Bringing Transdisciplinarity into the Light

Addressing complex societal problems requires the collaboration of diverse academic and non-academic partners ideally through transdisciplinarity. Most academic faculty members are couched in their disciplinary mind set with more recent transitions to multi- and interdisciplinarity. Transdisciplinary thinking is the new kid on the block. Switching through mono, multi, and inter to transdisciplinarity will require a paradigm shift. Each is discussed in this paper, so people can more readily find themselves, clarify the nature of their work, and appreciate the magnitude of change required if they shift paradigms. The paper then (a) identifies traits of a transdisciplinary individual who can employ a transdisciplinary orientation, (b) addresses paradigm shifts at the collective and individual levels, (c) discusses how to deal with natural resistance to losing one’s familiar way of thinking and (d) concludes with touchstones and safety-nets that encourage people to take the leap of faith required to embrace transdisciplinarity.

Challenges and prerequisites of risk management program in the operating rooms of Iranian hospitals: A qualitative study

BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) considers a safe operating room as one of the necessities of hospitals that support patients. Achieving safety in surgical operations in all countries of the world is the basic goal of healthcare centers and organizations; hence, the present study investigated the challenges and prerequisites for the implementation of an active risk management program in the operating rooms of Iranian hospitals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative-phenomenological study was conducted in 2022. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, targeted sampling, and the participation of 20 experts (health policy and management experts and academic officials and faculty members of universities) and executive staff (nurses and operating room technicians, doctors and surgical specialists, and officials of surgical departments) and were analyzed using the framework analysis method. RESULTS: In the resulting qualitative study, the challenges and prerequisites for active risk management in the operating room from the point of view of experts and executive staff were divided into three sub-themes. These three themes include managerial challenges and prerequisites, organizational resources (financial resources, human resources, equipment, and facilities), and cultural issues. CONCLUSION: Considering managerial prerequisites, organizational resources (financial, human, equipment, and facilities), cultural issues, and removing challenges, an active risk management program in the operating room can be implemented correctly. With the correct implementation of this program, injuries in the operating room for personnel and patients will be greatly reduced, and the satisfaction of beneficiaries and the productivity of the hospital will be greatly increased.

Disrupting Faculty-on-Faculty Bullying in Academic Medicine: An Innovative Workshop.

Bullying, a severe form of mistreatment, occurs when an individual in an authority position intentionally imposes negative persistent behaviors on a target. In academic medicine, bullying is used to impede the target's professional growth. While there is abundant literature on how to disrupt other forms of mistreatment, the literature related to bullying among academic medical faculty members is scarce. We developed an interactive workshop on disrupting faculty-on-faculty bullying in academic medicine, with a focus on gender-based bullying, following Kern's model of curriculum development. The workshop consisted of three didactics on the scope of bullying in academic medicine: identifying bullying behaviors, learning strategies to mitigate bullying, and understanding what constitutes comprehensive antibullying policies. The workshop also included three small-group activities to reinforce learned concepts. Eighty-seven faculty attended one of three workshops held over a 6-month period. We received 24 completed evaluations for a 28% rate of return. Most participants rated workshop activities as being well taught and of great value. Many respondents commented that after participating in the workshop, they realized they had likely experienced or witnessed bullying in their careers and that mitigating bullying required effort at multiple levels (individual, institutional, national). This workshop fills a need in academic medicine through addressing how faculty members and institutions can help themselves and others to disrupt bullying. We will continue to disseminate this workshop at national conferences and at individual institutions. This resource will allow other educators to offer the workshop at their home institutions.

The perceived leaders' authentic leadership, knowledge sharing within the team, and faculty members' creativity: A cross-sectional online survey in nursing academia.

There hasn't been much recent research on leaders' authentic leadership, knowledge sharing within the team, and faculty members' creativity. This study examined the perceived variables and predictors of academic nursing leaders' authentic leadership by their nursing faculty members, knowledge sharing within the team, and nursing faculty members' own creativity. A cross-sectional design using a survey instrument was employed to answer the research questions. A convenience snowball sample of 105 academic nursing faculty members who worked at various universities in Jordan was recruited. Academic nursing leaders' authentic leadership, knowledge sharing within the team, and nursing faculty members' creativity were perceived high by nursing faculty members. The highest and lowest means of the three concepts were reported. As evidenced by correlations, knowledge sharing within the team related to nursing faculty members' creativity without affecting academic nursing leaders' authentic leadership. The perceived academic nursing leaders' authentic leadership didn't predict knowledge sharing within the team or faculty members' creativity. The current research fills critical voids in the reviewed literature. The results augment nursing leadership knowledge in academic settings. Academic nursing leaders' authentic leadership didn't predict knowledge sharing within the team or faculty members' creativity. These findings raise the flag; authentic nursing leadership should be synergized in conducive academic environments with other factors that may promote nursing faculty members' creativity, such as psychological safety and team environment.