Academic Reputation Research Articles

The use of scientific ranking in the Academic career. An exemplificative survey in an Italian relatively young University

Scientific ranking, usually involved in a metric evaluation of one’s own academic reputation, does not seem to even match with the career advancement in the University context. Paradoxically, members with a low ranking in bibliometric evaluation, usually expressed as number of publications (now known as “research products”), Hirsch’s index (Hind) and citations, cover responsibilities decisively higher than other members with a better ranking position. Although this research has been performed in a single exemplificative Italian Academy, this issue may be expanded to many further Italian Universities, representing a great concern for the advancement of science. Ideally, researchers in the field support the thesis that academic career and scientific rankings walk alongside following meritocratic rules [1], yet, sound analyses in the real world make this enthusiastic consideration somehow controversial [2-7]. Following Gelmini’s law, in 2010, a significant burden of “subjectivity” on the Expert Committee’s evaluation of academic careers, occurring once a candidate participated in earning the National Scientific Qualification for teaching in an Academy, led meritocracy to fail [7]. The apparently shareable consideration that a scientific crew should be empowered in selecting the best candidate suited for the defined project, often points at human and character features, empathy, promptness to obey without discussing head’s ideas, self-denial and a poor creative participation, in order to prevent any conflictual proposal, idea or debate. In this arrangement of skills, scientific rankings cannot bear any real support. Yet, Gelmini’s law introduced important novelties to the complete anarchy in selecting candidates for the Academic career, such as the so-called “medians”, in order to properly link the expertise of the candidate with his/her own scientific reputation, i.e., its scientific ranking compared to at least the half of current Academic experts in the same professional branch. Medians would be a paramount method to evaluate one’s own reputation on the basis that the candidate has exceeded the 50% of the confirmed experts in a nationwide assessment. Notwithstanding, other “personalized” items were involved in the selection route, just causing real perturbating bias in the correctness of the same selection. What have we lost in this dramatic drift far from a true, honest meritocracy? A first, maybe trivial, consideration would be to arrange a cut off of rankings to possibly select a candidate as worth of teaching in an Academy, either as Associate Professor or Full Professor. If rankings are recognized as the only reliable metric to categorize the expertise level of a researcher or a scholar, then primarily an Institution should consider rankings as the leading source of professionality for a defined field of research. In this Editorial, I will address this point.

UniXplore- A University Assisting App by Using Machine Learning

UniXplore is changing the higher education landscape through machine learning. Recommending universities based on academic interests, geographic conditions, and financial constraints is a matter of personal preference. Users can benefit from a comprehensive comparison of their chosen schools, including factors such as academic reputation and facilities. UniXplore simplifies the application process by gathering the necessary information and integrating a well-conceived and targeted design plan. UniXplore enhances learning, improves learning, and changes the future of higher education with personalized recommendations and best decisions. Key Words: UniXplore, higher education, machine learning, university recommendations, academic interests, the application process, learning enhancement.

Рейтинги университетов мира: особенности и различия в методологии

This paper analyses world university rankings. Rankings remain a tool for assessing the effectiveness of edu-cational activities of both individual universities and national educational systems as a whole. The work consid-ers the methodologies of the QS World University Rankings, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (AR-WU), the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE), and the Moscow International University Ranking “Three Missions of the University”. Global rankings of leading universities can be based on various indicators and criteria, such as: academic reputation, quality of teaching and research activities, publication activity of faculties, international cooperation, university infrastructure and resources, as well as international influence and attractiveness for students. However, it is important to note that the methodology of university rankings has its own peculiarities and limitations. University rankings can be subjective, not taking into account all aspects of university activity and regional, political, and social peculiarities of higher education systems.

Student Perspectives on State Universities in Surabaya

In this digital era, online reviews are an important factor influencing prospective students' decisions in choosing a university. This research focuses on the influence of online reviews on students' perceptions of state universities in Surabaya. Using quantitative and qualitative approaches, this study explores the level of student satisfaction and its impact on their decision in choosing a university. The research results show that online reviews, as a form of digital word-of-mouth, have a significant role in providing honest and unfiltered insight into campus life, facilities, instructors, and other aspects. This research also found that students use online reviews as one of the main sources of information before making online purchases through the marketplace. With increasing internet access, students have become more informed and selective, relying not only on academic reputation but also on real-world experiences shared by other students. This study suggests universities in Surabaya to be proactive in managing online reviews to ensure a positive and accurate image of their institutions, which can ultimately increase their attractiveness to prospective new students.

Strategic Management Model for Legal Entity State Universities Toward a World Class University (WCU) Through a Strategic Intelligence Approach

Background: In the present era of global industrialization, universities are facing an increasing challenge to nurture human resources that are capable of thriving and excelling in global competition. Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) serves as one of the largest universities in Indonesia and is counted among the 16 Legal Entity State Universities (LESU). As part of the strategic plan outlined by the relevant ministry, there is a priority program that encourages Indonesian universities to achieve the World Class University (WCU) predicate. This scenario necessitates an enhancement of academic reputation Internationally. Method: An explanatory with a quantitative approach was used, and the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Models (SEM). Results: Consequently, the result showed that strategic intelligence significantly and positively played a role in accelerating the influence of strategic management on the performance of the university in achieving WCU predicate. Typically, strategic management consists of strategy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control. Conclusion: Strategic intelligence, including the upstream system, input quality, leadership system quality, and sound policy guidance, could be recommended as an appropriate approach to strengthen the capacity and expedite the achievement of USU's targets for the WCU predicate.

Perkembangan Pembelajaran IPS Pada Tingkat Sekolah Dasar

Social Studies education in Indonesia has emerged and evolved through several changes in accordance with the conditions of the Indonesian nation. The aim of this research is to understand the development of Social Studies learning at the Elementary School level from its inception until now. This research utilizes qualitative analysis techniques. Qualitative analysis is a data analysis process that does not involve numerical data, and generally, the results of qualitative analysis are subjective. The data collection method involves a literature review, where data is gathered by reading and analyzing literature that has been found and studied by other researchers. There are four stages of literature review in the research process: preparing the necessary tools, compiling a bibliography, organizing time, and reading or recording research materials. The literature obtained from various references is critically and deeply analyzed to support propositions and ideas. The results of data analysis indicate that the current development of Social Studies learning in Indonesia is not similar to the early introduction of Social Studies education in the country. The field of Social Studies entered Indonesia from the United States, where it is known as social studies. America is considered one of the countries with extensive experience and significant academic reputation in the field of Social Sciences

Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery is now indexed on Scopus !

I have great news to share! The Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery is now indexed on Scopus. This is a significant achievement that will enhance the visibility and accessibility of this valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of pediatric neurosurgery.In the realm of academic publishing, the significance of visibility and recognition cannot be overstated. Researchers and scholars ardently seek acknowledgment, citations, and the dissemination of their work within the scholarly community. A pivotal factor in attaining such recognition is the inclusion of your journal in esteemed databases.In November 2023, the Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board accepted the Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery APN) for indexing, recognizing the value of the new addition to the Scopus database and motivating the editorial team to achieve new highs. The acceptance for coverage is indeed a great achievement for the APN editorial team and the Brazilian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (SBNPed) support.Over the past decade, Scopus has gained immense importance because of its constantly improving functionality, expanded coverage of quality sources, and scrutinized selection and deselection criteria. Launched in 2004 as an Elsevier database, Scopus has succeeded in outperforming many other indexing systems, with 22,794 active titles and more than 78 million bibliographic records [1]Scopus is widely recognized as a reputable source of scholarly information and is used by researchers, institutions, and organizations worldwide for literature review, citation analysis, and research evaluation.Credibility and Quality Assurance Scopus employs a meticulous evaluation process for journals seeking indexing, ensuring that indexed journals meet certain quality and academic standardsHere are some key reasons why Scopus indexing is considered crucial for academic journals:Visibility and Exposure: Scopus is widely used by researchers, scholars, and academics to discover relevant literature in their fields of study. Indexing in Scopus enhances the visibility of academic journals, making them more accessible to a global audience. This increased exposure can lead to higher citation rates and greater recognition within the academic community.Quality Assurance: Scopus employs a rigorous selection process for indexing journals, considering factors such as editorial quality, regular publication, international diversity, and citation impact. Inclusion in Scopus is often seen as a mark of quality, and it signifies that the journal adheres to certain academic and editorial standards.Global Academic Community Recognition: Scopus is used by researchers and institutions worldwide. Being indexed in Scopus enhances the international recognition of a journal, making it more attractive to authors, readers, and potential collaborators from different parts of the world. This global recognition can contribute to the journal's academic prestige.Citation Analysis: Scopus provides citation analysis tools, allowing researchers and publishers to track the impact of individual articles, authors, and journals over time. This can be valuable for understanding the influence and reach of scholarly work published in a particular journal, and it can be used as a metric for evaluating academic impact.Bibliometric Indicators: Scopus provides various bibliometric indicators, such as the h-index, which can be used to assess the overall impact and influence of a journal. These indicators are often considered by researchers when choosing journals for manuscript submission and by institutions when evaluating the academic performance of researchers.Institutional Evaluation: Universities and research institutions often use Scopus indexing as a criterion for evaluating the research output and impact of their faculty members. Having publications in Scopus-indexed journals can positively contribute to the academic reputation of individual researchers and institutions.Research Funding and Grants: Some funding agencies and institutions may prioritize research published in Scopus-indexed journals when awarding grants or funding. This can create additional incentives for researchers and institutions to publish in journals indexed by Scopus.
 In summary, Scopus indexing plays a crucial role in enhancing the visibility, credibility, and impact of academic journals. It is a key factor for researchers, institutions, and publishers in the competitive academic landscape.

An African American Anthropologist in Wales: St. Clair Drake and the Transatlantic Ecologies of Race Relations

AbstractIn summer 1947, African American anthropologist John Gibbs St. Clair Drake arrived in Tiger Bay, the port neighborhood of Cardiff in South Wales, to begin field work for his doctoral thesis, “Race Relations in the British Isles.” Drake's academic reputation had already been established by the publication of Black Metropolis (1945), a seminal study of Chicago's so-called Black Belt that Drake co-authored with researcher Horace Cayton. What attracted him to Tiger Bay for his next project was a scandal that erupted on both sides of the Atlantic around Britain's growing population of what were referred to as brown babies. These children were the product of sexual encounters that sometimes took place between local white women and some of the 200,000 African American GIs who were at different points stationed across the United Kingdom during the later part of the Second World War. Using the extensive field notes Drake kept during his sojourn in Cardiff, this article reconstructs the nature and feel of a neighborhood where, by the 1940s, half of all residents were from ethnic minority backgrounds. Drake's work serves as a window onto the nature of racism and ideas about race in late-imperial Britain, alongside the parallel presence of metropolitan community life in Tiger Bay, one of Britain's oldest multicultural communities.

Characteristics of Academic Reputation, and Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions in a Changing and Challenging World

Characteristics of Academic Reputation, and Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions in a Changing and Challenging World

МЕТОДИ ТА ІНСТРУМЕНТИ ВИМІРЮВАННЯ АКАДЕМІЧНОЇ СВОБОДИ: СВІТОВА ПРАКТИКА, ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ В УКРАЇНІ

The article analyses world practices in assessing academic freedom as a set of the following elements: freedom of teaching, freedom of research, freedom of learning, free and unrestricted dissemination of knowledge and research results, institutional autonomy, employment security and financial security. It has been established that in some countries the concept of academic freedom is enshrined in the constitutions of the countries. Educational legislation in most of countries provides a predominantly declarative description of the concept of "academic freedom". Academic freedom has been shown to be under threat around the world. Methods and tools for assessing academic freedom include surveys of participants in the educational process, comparative analysis of the regulatory environment, receipt of reports of violations in the "Scholars at Risk" project, calculation of the European University Association's autonomy "Scorecard", determination of the Academic Freedom Index by the V-Dem project etc. The dynamics of the Academic Freedom Index are analysed based on data set indicators in 2023. Conclusions are drawn about the decline in the level of academic freedom in certain countries of the world and in Ukraine, and the need to measure its extent and the volume of violations in the field of higher education is substantiated. The results of the systematisation and analysis of the main approaches to assessing academic freedom are presented, their advantages, disadvantages, reliability, integrity, comparability, and frequency of data collection are specified. The requirements for the methodology for effective measurement of academic freedom are defined: complexity, systematicity, integration, flexibility, validity, adequacy, independence, and formability as the basis for development projects. The need to develop a domestic methodology for assessing academic freedom as a key criterion of academic reputation and quality of higher education institutions is emphasised.

Trend of albumin nanoparticles in oncology: a bibliometric analysis of research progress and prospects.

Delivery systems based on albumin nanoparticles (NPs) have recently garnered substantial interest in anti-tumor drug development. However, systematic bibliometric analyses in this field remain lacking. This study aimed to analyze the current research status, hotspots, and frontiers in the application of albumin NPs in the field of oncology from a bibliometric perspective. Using the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) as the data source, retrieved articles were analyzed using software, such as VOSviewer 1.6.18 and CiteSpace 6.1.6, and the relevant visualization maps were plotted. From 1 January 2000, to 15 April 2024, 2,262 institutions from 67 countries/regions published 1,624 articles related to the application of albumin NPs in the field of oncology. The USA was a leader in this field and held a formidable academic reputation. The most productive institution was the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The most productive author was Youn YS, whereas Kratz F was the most frequently co-cited author. The most productive journal was the International Journal of Nanomedicine, whereas the Journal of Controlled Release was the most co-cited journal. Future research hotspots and frontiers included "rapid and convenient synthesis methods predominated by self-assembly," "surface modification," "construction of multifunctional NPs for theranostics," "research on natural active ingredients mainly based on phenolic compounds," "combination therapy," and "clinical applications." Based on our bibliometric analysis and summary, we obtained an overview of the research on albumin NPs in the field of oncology, identified the most influential countries, institutions, authors, journals, and citations, and discussed the current research hotspots and frontiers in this field. Our study may serve as an important reference for future research in this field.

Characteristics of academic reputation and internationalisation of higher education institutions in a changing and challenging world

Characteristics of academic reputation and internationalisation of higher education institutions in a changing and challenging world

Menjelajahi Nirwana Akademik Analisis Keberhasilan Universitas Muhammadiyah Jawa Timur dalam Memenangkan Hati Mahasiswa Melalui Kompetensi Staff Akademik, Keandalan Layanan dan Kilau Reputasi

This research aims to analyze the influence of the variables of Academic Staff Competence, Service Reliability, and University Reputation on Student Satisfaction in Muhammadiyah Universities in East Java using hypothesis testing method with the assistance of SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software. Data collected from 240 student respondents were analyzed to test the impact of these variables on student satisfaction. The SPSS analysis results show that all three variables, namely Academic Staff Competence, Service Reliability, and University Reputation, both simultaneously and partially, have a significant positive influence on student satisfaction. These findings have significant implications for higher education institutions, especially in designing strategies to improve service quality, develop academic staff competence, and enhance university reputation collectively.
 
 Keywords: Academic Staff Competence, Muhammadiyah Universities in East Java, University Reputation, Student Satisfaction, Service Reliability.

Publication History and Associated Academic Metrics of Selected Content Speakers at Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports MedicineAnnual Meetings

Background Annual meetings held by the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) are important platforms for showcasing relevant sports medicine innovation and research. While meeting planning committees likely consider multiple factors when selecting content speakers, it may be assumed that these speakers are well-published or have an academic reputation on their topic of presentation. Hypothesis/Purpose To assess the peer-reviewed publication history and associated academic metrics of selected content speakers of prominent sports medicine society meetings and to identify content areas that lack speakers with previous peer-reviewed publications on their topic of presentation. Study Design Cross-Sectional Review Methods The 2016-2019 conference programs of AANA and AOSSM annual meetings were screened for selected content speakers. Each selected content speaker was searched in the Scopus database to identify prior peer-reviewed publications that were relevant to their presentation topic. Each selected content speaker, presentation, and content category was analyzed to determine the speakers’ Hirsch index (H-index), number of speakers’ previous topic-specific publications, manuscripts’ weighted citation count (WCC), and number of speakers using means and proportions. Comparisons were performed with two-sample T-tests for continuous variables and two-sample Z-tests for proportions for categorical variables, with p-values less than 0.05 indicating statistical significance. Results Of 432 total lectures, 371 (86%) were given by speakers who were previously published on their topic, leaving only 61 lectures (14%) by speakers without previous topic-specific publication (p=0.0005). Nonoperative sports medicine had the highest proportion (34%, 24/71) of lectures delivered by speakers without prior topic-specific publications. Speakers presenting on the hip had the highest H-index (41.67); speakers presenting on the elbow held the highest average number of prior topic-specific publications (12.17); and speakers presenting on biologics held the highest average WCC (8.56). There were no differences between conferences in regard to the proportion of speakers without previous topic-specific publications, the total average number of prior topic-specific publications per speaker, or the total average WCC. Conclusion The AANA and AOSSM annual meetings largely include selected content speakers with prior peer-reviewed literature. While publication history and associated academic metrics may be factors in speaker selection, each organization likely has its own individual selection criteria for delivering high-quality programs.

Relations between academic reputation and innovation networks

Previous empirical analyses have revealed the characteristics a university should possess to be associated with engagement in competitive international innovation programs. Within this context, this paper aimed to assess the importance of academic reputation in determining high-level participation in the most recently concluded European Union Framework Program (i.e., Horizon 2020). By considering three countries (i.e., Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom), and using qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), we showed that academic reputation is a key condition among high-scoring universities above a certain threshold (i.e., top 25% organizations). This finding should lead to further research and has policy implications. It is essential to integrate better those organizations considered less prestigious into targeted, highly competitive funding schemes to foster more widespread, even participation.

Power structures in economics and society: Some remarks on the future of non-mainstream economics

Economic approaches that emphasize power dynamics in the political economy or rely on a non-mathematical, non-positivistic, pluralistic methodology are either almost marginalized in (heterodoxy) or excluded from (transdisciplinary non-mainstream) the field of economics. Relying on a combination of the Discursive Political Economy of Economics and a critical sociology of economic knowledge, this article gives a sociological explanation of these paradigmatic conditions and the related future prospects of non-mainstream research within economics in Germany, by incorporating social theory, discourse, and power analysis, and philosophy of science. In doing so, the article argues for a special role of economics in the political economy, which is associated with a legitimatizing and economic-knowledgeproducing function for non-epistemic issues. In a dialectic understanding of society and science, the implementation of classification rankings such as rankings and of a pyramidal hierarchy of publications is viewed as the disciplinary response to its social role. This results in an unequal distribution of power in the field of economics in Germany. The article concludes that a pluralistic change in modern economics cannot be expected, as long there is no social change in terms of the interconnection between the two demands for academic reputation and economic knowledge.

Analysing educational scientific collaboration through multilayer networks: patterns, impact and network generation model

Abstract Scientific collaboration is an essential aspect of the educational field, offering significant reference value in resource sharing and policy making. With the increasing diversity and inter-disciplinary nature of educational research, understanding scientific collaboration within and between various subfields is crucial for its development. This article employs topic modelling to extract educational research topics from publication metadata obtained from 265 scientific journals spanning the period from 2000 to 2021. We construct a multilayer co-authorship network whose layers represent the scientific collaboration in different subfields. The topological properties of the layers are compared, highlighting the differences and common features of scientific collaboration between hot and cold topics, with the main difference being the existence of a significant largest connected component. Further, the cross-layer cooperation behaviour is investigated by studying the structural measures of the multilayer network and reveals authors’ inclination to collaborate with familiar individuals in familiar subfields. Moreover, the relationships between the authors’ features on the network topology and their H-index are investigated. The results emphasize the significance of establishing a clear research direction to enhance the academic reputation of authors, as well as the importance of cross-layer collaboration for expanding their research groups. Finally, based on the above results, we propose a multilayer network generation model of scientific collaboration and verify its validity.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Plagiarism by Undergraduate Healthcare Science in Gauteng

Plagiarism is a growing concern in Healthcare Sciences in the current digital era. Plagiarism threatens institutions’ integrity and academic reputation; therefore, it is essential to understand all contributing factors to eradicate unethical practices effectively. The study aimed to establish the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of plagiarism among Healthcare Science students at a selected higher education institution in Gauteng. A cross-sectional study was used, with a total population of 803 second to fourth-year students from the School of Healthcare Sciences, and 83 students completing the survey. Ethical clearance and approval (617/2021) were obtained from the ethics and research committee of a selected higher educational institution in Gauteng. An adapted Likert scale self-reported questionnaire was sent via a Google form link to the teaching platform with the consent form embedded. The statistical Package for Social Science was used to analyse demographic data descriptively, and Spearman’s rho test determined the correlation between study variables. Most students were female (94.0%) and non-native English speakers (71.1%). The majority (83.1%) of the students reported understanding the instances of plagiarism; however, approximately one-third (36.1%) were unable to identify specific instances correctly. Just over half (56.6%) of the students felt self-plagiarism should not be punishable. The correlation between the knowledge of plagiarism and negative attitudes towards plagiarism was found to be statistically significant (p=0.009). The results demonstrated low practice of plagiarism, possibly due to a lack of self-awareness. Therefore, continuous in-depth education on plagiarism and improved policies should be fostered to promote the integrity of future healthcare professionals.

Exploring key themes and trends in international student mobility research —A systematic literature review

PurposeThe global landscape of higher education has witnessed a steady increase in the mobility of international students, as more individuals seek diverse academic experiences and cross-cultural learning opportunities. This paper conducts a systematic literature review to investigate trends, research directions and key themes in the literature. By utilising the push–pull factor model the aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing international students' choices to pursue higher education and future career opportunities abroad.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review approach was applied. The selection was made using PRISMA framework-based inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review includes 43 publications from 2010 to 2022.FindingsThe review results revealed five themes of scholarly conversations labelled as (1) betterment of life, (2) policy of the host country, (3) role of institutions, (4) return to home country and (5) social, economic, environmental, individual and cultural factors. The findings emphasise on the significance of factors such as the quality of education, visa requirements, academic reputation, tuition fees, availability of scholarships, job opportunities, social, economic, environmental, individual and cultural factors. The paper also identifies language barriers, visa policies and social integration difficulties as major barriers to international students' stay in the host country after graduation.Originality/valueThis research enhances the current body of literature by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the empirical evidence available in literature that investigates the mobility of international students. The outcomes of this study will make a valuable contribution towards developing a more profound comprehension of the primary factors that influence international students' decision to pursue their education abroad.

The motivational factors and the perceived effects of attaining higher education among post-diploma graduate nurses and midwives in Kumasi, Ghana: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundGlobally, there has been increased demand for higher education in nursing and midwifery to support evidence-based practice. It is believed that higher education in nursing leads to improved quality of care. The motivation for pursuing higher education, the choice of institution for learning and the effects of higher education programs have not been given much attention in research literature in Ghanaq ObjectiveTo assess the motivating factors, reasons for the choice of institution and the perceived effects of attaining higher educational qualifications among post-diploma graduate nurses and midwives. Study designDescriptive cross-sectional study. SettingKumasi. ParticipantsConvenience and snowball sampling were used to select 523 nurses and midwives who had pursued higher education after their Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery education. MethodA researcher-developed questionnaire was used to collect data on motivation, choice of institution and perceived effects of higher education by nurses and midwives. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and linear regression at 0.05 significance level. ResultsThe greatest motivation for higher education by nurses/midwives was to improve clinical judgment. Academic quality and reputation of the institution were the main reasons for the choice of institution (n = 458, 92.7 %). There were weak but positive significant correlations between the perceived effects of higher nursing and midwifery education and pressure from the workplace (r = 0.204, p < .001), and increasing new demands from clients (r = 0.284, p < .001). Increasing demands from clients (β = 0.203, p < .001) and improving social status (β = 0.264, p < .001) were the motivating factors that influenced the perceived effects of higher nursing and midwifery education. ConclusionThe desire for improved professionalism and increased expertise are the reasons nurses and midwives seek higher education. Health managers should support nurses and midwives to attain higher education to improve the quality of care.