Higher Education Area Research Articles

Study of gender perspective in STEM degrees and its relationship with video games

At present, even though gender equality is an important matter of public interest, there are still areas in higher education where male presence is overwhelming. We refer to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) studies in general and Computer Engineering in particular where there is only 16% of female presence in Spain. This fact made us think about the reason for this inequality. We attempted to answer such questions by means of a survey filled out by 138 students of STEM university degrees. Thanks to this survey, we have been able to understand the motivations and opinions of the students of STEM degrees regarding gender perspective. Our study highlights the possible influence of computer and video game use on enrollment in STEM degrees. Furthermore, it points out the differences between men and women in computer science skills before they start their studies. The answers provided by the surveyed women showed a correlation between women who play video games and those who get better grades. In addition, women who play video games feel more integrated into STEM degrees. Finally, differences were found in gender perspective between the male and female participants.

Crossing and dismantling boundaries: recognising the value of professional staff within higher education

In this article, we use the concept of the third space to explore how professional staff within UK universities experience boundaries. We focus on professional staff working in three areas of higher education that have been conceptualised differently as third spaces to date: widening participation, technical staff and academic administration. We draw on empirical research from three distinct, but related, qualitative research projects that explored contemporary issues, institutional change, professional identities, relationships and expertise within these under-researched professional contexts. We show how boundaries are experienced, crossed and sometimes dismantled. We highlight where increased collaboration has a positive effect on achieving institutional goals through improved relationships between academic and professional staff, and the recognition of diverse forms of knowledge within the university workforce. We argue for a conception of the third space that is not a discrete or distinct space, which professionals work within or outside of, but instead conceived of as a way of working, which all higher education professionals may engage in, to greater or lesser extents. Doing so provides new insights into the existence of third space working among new professional groups and highlights the potential for all professional staff to engage in third space working to the benefit of their institutions.

Notes on gamification and education

The classroom is a dynamic space where active and exploratory methodologies, such as gamification, promote cooperation, critical thinking, motivation, and meaningful learning. Gamification, which uses game elements adapted to teaching, has shown advantages such as increased creativity, autonomy, and digital skills. Its application has been notable in Primary and Secondary Education, as well as in various university disciplines. However, debates persist about its potential and the tendency to prioritize numerical assessment over learning, generating skepticism in certain areas of higher education.

QUALITY WORK LIFE BALANCE OF SELF-FINANCING COLLEGE TEACHERS IN PALAKKAD DISTRICT IN PERSPECTIVE OF TOILING CLASS THEORY

Kerala’s performance in the area of higher education is widely recognized. Self-financing college have played relevant role in educational sector . Teachers from self-financing colleges faced different problems to balance their work and family life together. The schedules are busier than ever before. They should impart all types of qualities for doing their job. When they satisfied and doing, they are given a skilled society or world. According to the KM Mani Theory of the toiling class, there is a group included farmers, teachers, labours, and those belong to working class who survive not merely on labour power alone but marginal ownership of production-management, entrepreneurship and tradeable skills and they jointly ensure their rights. By the way qualified teachers of self-financing college are not getting adequate mental and financial support from the superiors of the institutions, definitely lead to job dissatisfaction. For the successful running of the self-financing college is possible only by retaining satisfied teachers. In this study an attempt to throw light on work-life stress issues of 50 self-financing college teachers in Palakkad district.

EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITIES: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS IN THE BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT FIELDS

The following paper features a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the available literature concerning entrepreneurial universities in the business and management fields. Through scientific databases of Web of Science, 511 papers were ensured and systematically compiled using Bibliometrix-an RStudio package for performance analytics and Science Mapping. It reveals the history of contributing authors, institutions, themes, and geographic focus of articles, published in the field of entrepreneurial universities. The findings show that the topic in question has been gaining more and more attention in recent decades and more publications have been increasingly produced. It revealed renowned writers including Henry Etzkowitz, Loet Leydesdorff, David Audretsch, and distinguished universities including Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Cambridge. Qualitative content analysis identifies several broad research themes, such as university business relations, technology transfer and commercialization, entrepreneurship teaching, and policy. In addition, they emphasize the global significance of entrepreneurial universities based on the contributions of researchers and institutions from around the world. As demonstrated by the United States and Europe being the most productive and relevant regions, it is also imperative that the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa also offer impressive entrepreneurial output contributing to innovation and economic growth in various geographical environments. Consequently, the results of this study hold important implications for policymakers, educators, and practice in the areas of higher education and entrepreneurship. Policy makers can employ them to formulate better policies and frameworks that will be helpful for entrepreneurial universities and the development of innovation regimes. They can utilise the findings to enhance the curriculum and the programs which could foster the entrepreneurial disposition and skills among students. The study findings will be useful to practitioners such as university administrators and leaders from other sectors to understand and address the drivers of entrepreneurship and technology transfer. In sum, this research serves to extend the body of knowledge and guide policy/ practice in the area of entrepreneurial universities.

Look into the Future: Life Values and Orientations of Modern Youth in Yakutia

The article contributes to the discussion about the values and life strategies of modern youth using the example of a study of students in the northern region of Russia. The article presents some results of a sociological survey aimed at studying the life world, social and political orientations of students of three federal universities of Yakutia (NEFU, ASICA, ChSIPhES). Special attention is paid to the peculiarities of the distribution of life values and orientations, factors of success and happiness, as well as the ratio of the respondents' civil and regional identities. The sociological study ‘Students of Russia: Civic Culture and Life Strategies’ was conducted by the Centre of Political Science of SPR FCTAS RAS in April-May 2023. The object of the study is Russian students. The study used a quota-proportional all-Russian sample with interdependent characteristics of the general population: gender, age, place of residence, level of education received and areas of higher education. The sample size is 6389 respondents, with 468 students in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The data analysis revealed the priority of material-economic and socio-emotional life values in the individual matrices of young people. Material prosperity, interesting work, family stability, emotional ties with family members and friends, education, as well as autonomy, independence, individualism are the most significant in the lives of students. The spatial levels of identity and the degree of emotional attachment to local and global territorial communities, as well as the attitude of young people in Yakutia to Russia have been revealed. Student youth optimistically builds an image of the future of Yakutia and Russia, relying on traditional values and family, while being open to the global society, mostly relying on their own experience and competences.

The impact of artificial intelligence on academic work and research papers

This research seeks to present the production of academic and scientific papers using artificial intelligence for Chat GPT language modeling in different areas of higher education. To obtain the results, the quantitative approach was followed, the type of research is descriptive with a non-experimental design at the field level. The size of the population were the teachers of various careers at the Machala Metropolitan University. For the sample, a probabilistic sampling with simple random selection was used, calculating the sample size with a margin of error of 5% and a confidence level of 95%. The main results in the application of the instrument are, among others, the fact that none of the teachers could detect that the document they reviewed was created by artificial intelligence and they gave it an average score of 8.88/10 and that the platform anti plagiarism Compilatio also generated an average of 1% similarity, demonstrating that academic and research papers are currently indistinguishable from human-made work, neither in human review nor on anti-plagiarism platforms. plagiarism.

EXPLORING THE ASSIMILATION OF SELF-LEARNING & INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN HIGHER EDUCATION: COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVE IN INDIA

This article delves into the evolving landscape of ‘Self-learning’ within the area of higher education in India. With the proliferation of technology and digital resources, ‘Self-learning’ has emerged as a prominent alternative or complement to traditional classroom-based education. The article reviewed and examines the drives behind the rise of self-learning, including the accessibility of online platforms, the demand for flexible learning opportunities, and the need for continuous skilling in a rapidly changing world. Furthermore, it explores the challenges and opportunities associated with self-learning in the Indian context, such as issues of digital divide, quality assurance, and recognition of self-taught skills. Now-a-days Distance mode of education (non formal education) in Higher Education is very much popular and effective in India and the Self-learning concept is very much essential for achieving the goal. This paper reviews the existing literature on the connection of self-learning and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With the proliferation of digital tools and platforms, ICT has significantly influenced self-learning practices, enabling learners to access resources, collaborate with peers, and personalize their learning experiences. Reviewing previous empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, literatures this study is aimed on the impact of ICT on various aspects of self-learning, including accessibility, engagement, effectiveness and inclusivity. Additionally, it explores the barriers hindering effective implementation, including issues of accessibility, digital literacy, and privacy concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education systems worldwide, prompting a rapid shift towards remote and self-directed learning modalities. In India, where the pandemic has exacerbated existing educational inequities, self-learning has emerged as a critical strategy to ensure continuity of education. This paper also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 situation on self-learning in India, exploring the challenges faced by learners and educators, as well as the opportunities for innovation and suggestions for enhancement. KEYWORDS: Self-learning, Higher Education, ICT, COVID-19, Online-Learning, Digital Resource, Digital divide, Distance Education

Academic survival: student retention in sport and exercise sciences

ABSTRACT Retention of higher education students is of major concern within the United Kingdom due to the financial and reputational impact on institutions, financial and personal impact on students and loss of potential skills and knowledge within society. Student background characteristics are acknowledged as the initial factors influencing retention within various models, however subject specific understanding is limited. This study aimed to identify pre-enrolment factors associated with student retention in Sport, Health and Exercise Science programmes. Student retention at department and programme level were calculated by ‘time to event’ analysis using Kaplan–Meier survival trend curves and log rank (Mantel–Cox) analysis for; gender, age, locality to the university, highest qualification on entry and participation of local areas in higher education (POLAR4) classifications. Results identified that male students, students from low Higher Education participation neighbourhoods and students who enter Higher Education without A-Level or foundation qualifications were at an increased risk of degree non-completion. Importantly, these characteristics were also disproportionally high in the student populations considered here. It is imperative that initiatives to improve retention, particularly in these populations, are sought and implemented at department level to improve student and institutional outcomes.

Microlearning and Nanolearning in Higher Education: A Bibliometric Review to Identify Thematic Prevalence in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Context

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant shift towards more innovative teaching methods, highlighting the need for continuous and flexible learning approaches. Thus, it is relevant to explore the casuistry of the various applications of microlearning and nanolearning in higher education, and identify the thematic trends and topics little explored in the pandemic and post-pandemic scenario. In this sense, the purpose of this study is to carry out a bibliometric review under a quantitative approach and at an exploratory-descriptive level, on the existing literature in the Scopus database. As a result, it was possible to identify that the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced scientific production in the application of microlearning in higher education to a greater extent with respect to nanolearning. Furthermore, the prevalent themes identified in the existing literature are the effectiveness and adaptation of microlearning in different areas of higher education, such as medicine and engineering, the development of competencies and skills through microlearning in university students and the evaluation of the impact of innovative teaching strategies such as microlearning in higher education. Therefore, it is concluded that, in the current post-pandemic context, a clear focus on the application, integration and evaluation of the impact of microlearning in higher education prevails; however, a significant gap is identified in the adoption of nanolearning, which is in an emerging phase of development.

Climate Sustainability Lives Related to The Rate of Development in The Tembalang Education Area

The Higher Education Area in Tembalang District has increased significantly since Diponegoro University made a Campus on Jalan Prof. Soedarto, SH as the main campus. In the first 10 (ten) years, the ability of indigenous people to survive against migrants and changes in activities has gone through many stages. A quick observation of the face of the identified area has a positive effect, namely revitalization. However, the alignments and policies of the Government and Higher Education Institutions towards Indigenous Peoples began to be needed when the migration rate of the Indigenous People was very high. This study aims to look at the sustainability of the climate of living, especially by the indigenous people of Tembalang District, and if it is associated with the high level of development in the area. The method of obtaining data and information used in this research is to conduct field observations and interviews with key persons.

Educational disparities in cancer incidence, stage, and survival in Oslo

ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine disparities in cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, and survival rates across districts with differences in education levels in Oslo, Norway.MethodsAggregated data from the Cancer Registry of Norway in the period 2013-2021 were used to describe the distribution of cancer incidence and survival across Oslo’s 15 administrative districts, subsequently grouped into three areas based on the population’s level of education. Age-standardised incidence rates and five-year relative survival were calculated for colon, rectal, lung, melanoma, breast, and prostate cancer. The stage at the time of diagnosis was categorised as localised, regional, distant, and unknown for all cancer types except breast cancer, which was categorised into stage I-IV and unknown.ResultsMid- and high-education areas had higher incidences of breast, melanoma, and prostate cancer, while the low-education area had higher incidence rates for lung cancer. The low-education area had a higher proportion diagnosed at a distant stage than the other groups for all cancer types studied, except breast cancer. The mid- and high-education areas had higher five-year relative survival rates overall.ConclusionsIncidence, stage at diagnosis, and survival varied between education areas. The variation indicates disparities in healthcare access, quality of care, and health behaviours. Addressing these disparities can help improve overall health outcomes and promote health equity.

Dynamic Optimization Research on Regional Security Planning of College Dormitory under Neural Network Perspective

Abstract A dormitory is a place where students live and live for a long time, and the safety of the dormitory can directly affect the quality of students’ studies and lives. In light of this, the study constructs a dynamic security planning system for college dormitory areas, enhancing their security and intelligence through the application of intelligent technology and multi-directional management coordination. Taking the access control system and fire monitoring system in the dormitory security prevention system as an example, based on the neural network perspective, we design the face recognition method of HOG-YOLO and the fire detection algorithm of improved YOLOv5 to realize, train, and test the two models, and evaluate the face recognition performance and fire target detection effect of the models. The results show that the face recognition method established in this paper is highly accurate and rapid, with a recognition accuracy of 95.7%, and it can complete recognition and detection under different facial angles. The fire detection algorithm’s FPS has been improved by 14.75%. The overall accuracy has improved by more than 1%, which has a good effect on fire monitoring. Planning the security system for the dormitory areas in higher education is a significant area of research for ensuring campus security, and access control and fire monitoring systems have significant application potential.

IMPORTANCE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICE LEARNING IN SPORT AND HEALTH HIGHER EDUCATION AREA

Service learning is increasingly recognized as a pedagogical approach providing benefits to students, faculties, educational institutions, communities, and society. It is challenge-based and a credit-based activity with many confirmed benefits in higher education areas such as developing students’ academic and personal skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication. The main aim of the research is to analyse differences in attitudes related to service learning between students who participated in academic courses with service-learning topics, and students who have no servicelearning knowledge on an academic level. The research was conducted on a sample of 88 students of Physical Education aged between 20 and 24 divided into two subsamples. Students in the experimental group (N=30) were attendees of an academic course where service learning themes were implemented. Students in the control group (N=58) did not participate in the programs with service learning themes on an academic level. SELEB questionnaire with six categories: civic responsibility, interpersonal skills, leadership ability, ability to apply knowledge, general life skills, and critical thinking, were used for measuring service learning benefits for students. Differences in research groups were noted for all six categories implying that implementation of service learning content in higher education programs of physical education and sports can improve students’ attitudes and quality of higher education.

The Necessity of Developing Soft Skills in STEM Areas in Higher Education, with Special Focus on Engineering Training

One of the challenges of higher education today is to prepare students for the demands of the labour market. A goal becoming ever more important is that, in addition to the so-called hard skills (knowledge obtained from textbooks), the development of soft skills (inter- and intrapersonal skills) also be emphasised. It is a particularly important question in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), and especially in engineering education, which abilities and skills are essential for new graduates on the labour market. The aim of our questionnaire survey, conducted in 2022, was to map the specifics of soft skills among engineering students. A total of 208 engineering students filled in our online questionnaire. We examined the characteristics of soft skills based on a list of 39 items. The 5 soft skills considered most important were problem-solving, reliability, resilience, communication and independent work. Students regarded themselves as most characterized by reliability, problem solving, independent work, responsibility and cooperation. Our research results drew attention to the importance of developing soft skills, especially social skills. Keywords: STEM, soft skills, social skills development

ANALISIS KETUNTASAN PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE PADA MATAKULIAH BAHASA INGGRIS

The pandemic due to the corona virus at the end of 2019 (covid-19) has caused changes in the order of life, including education. Social and physical distancing in tackling the spread of Covid-19 affect the learning model. Starting from early childhood education to the university level applying an online learning model. This study analyzes the completeness of the online model of learning English. The analysis was carried out by using profile matching method on 430 student data from three universities in Yogyakarta. Completeness of learning is divided into 5 levels based on 4 components. The results showed that the level of completeness of online learning in all areas of higher education was 89.1%. The analysis of the results shows that the level of learning completeness of IT students is better than non-IT students, respectively 90.5% (IT) and 88.6% (Non-IT).

Analysis of the execution of emerging strategic planning and its impact on the management of Ecuadorian public institutions during the years 2020-2021

Introduction: The objective of this bibliographical research is to carry out an analysis of execution of emerging strategic planning and its impact on the management of institutions in Ecuadorian public institutions between the years 2020 and 2021. Methodology: Within the present investigation bibliography, a methodological process was applied in which a systematic search was carried out within the databases: Scopus, Latindex, Ebsco, Redalyc, Scielo, Dialnet, Redib and principals graduate repositories. Results: Among the main factors to be highlighted is that within the rural and parish administration there is a low level of preparation of its workers, a lack of sensitivity and compliance with society. In the higher education area, an administration focused on the evaluation process, which regulate the operation of these entities. Conclusions: among the conclusions of the present investigation it is mentioned that, Within Ecuador, the public administration does not have a model to follow.

Challenges of Higher Education System in India: Needs of Improvement

Education plays a vital role in the development of a nation. It gives a chance to contemplate about the cultural, social, moral and economic problems meet by a person India requires a concentrate on education for progressive and efficient individuals to guide the country, India needs to reinforce higher education in research and innovation so as to become a digital nation or a prosperous accomplice globally. This research paper basically engaged on the present scenario of higher education in India. The aim of this paper is to recognize different issues and challenges in the area of higher education in India.

State of the art and theoretical framework regarding student research in the regional and local context, with emphasis on health sciences and nursing students

Higher education in health has always emphasized the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes; when, in the modern world, we must not only educate our competitiveness, but also enhance our ability to adapt to change, generate new knowledge and constantly improve our performance. Scientific research is increasingly related to the experience of students in their work performance and their interaction with the environment, so that the acquisition of knowledge is not independent of their activity. The research groups contribute to the formation of students in teamwork and interdisciplinary approach to knowledge. Scientific research is rigorous, and universities should promote it, for which the research seedbeds are a good way to obtain diagnoses of our reality, and proposals in accordance with the needs of the environment to modify it. The seedbeds are spaces in which a tutor and his students are present in order to create a learning community, and constitute a training strategy to promote research in multiple fields of knowledge, and are potentially applicable and useful in the area of higher education in health. The work that is developed in the seedbeds from an individual or collective appearance confirms a mutual benefit, which includes the actors or members of the seedbed, the institution, the network and society

Main Directions of Sustainable Development in Education

Objective: One of the important vectors of the strategic development of the EAEU countries (Member States of the Eurasian Economic Union) is the construction of a digital economy and digital education - the formation of a common market for educational services with norms that level the competitiveness of countries in the field of education, aimed at improving the quality of human capital. It should be noted that education was not included in the service sectors for which the EAEU common market is being formed. Only in relation to the common labor market, the EAEU countries agreed on the mutual recognition of documents on education without going through the procedure for recognizing diplomas (with the exception of papers on education in pedagogical, legal, medical, and pharmaceutical profiles), as well as on the right to receive education by children from families working in the country (Articles 97 and 98 of the Treaty on the EAEU). But five years before the creation of the EAEU, on December 11, 2009, the EAEU countries signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of education, according to which the parties «carry out coordinated measures to consistently expand the EAEU aimed at creating a common educational space». Research in the field of concerted action of the member countries of the EAEU, as a rule, is located in the area of higher education, and we do not find research in the field of general education in the public domain. Theoretical framework: This study aims to identify the main directions of sustainable development in education in modern conditions. The choice of the topic is due to the importance of understanding the differences in the potential for digitalization of school education in the post-Soviet republics within the framework of the Eurasian Union and the hypothetical request of the Azerbaijani and Russian education systems to develop a resource matrix for the digital educational environment, as signaled by the roadmaps of the National Projects of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation in the field of education and economy in general. Method: To compare the preparedness of schools in different countries for the digitalization of education for subsequent testing in the educational system of Azerbaijan, an analysis of the state of affairs was carried out according to the criteria: (1) material and technical equipment; (2) preparedness of teaching staff; (3) opportunities for the formation of a digital educational environment and an analysis of digital practices in the projects of schools in the EAEU member countries. The logic of the empirical part includes identifying the respondents' ideas about the possibilities of digitalizing school education in the EAEU countries. The result of the practical part will be the formed matrix of the «potential of school digitalization» in the context of the EAEU countries. Results: The effect of the global digitalization of general education, triggered by the pandemic (COVID 19), is the reason for the emergence of research interest in the problem in the EAEU countries and the comparison of approaches and processes that accompany the phenomenon of digitalization of education. Moreover, advanced practices in digitalizing education have been identified among these countries, which can become the basis for further sustainable development. Originality/value: The digitalization of education is a multifaceted phenomenon covering all human activity spheres. A phenomenon that needs to be comprehended, developed, and actively applied in practice is its consequences and advanced learning technologies to fit into the new, emerging digital world system. With a broad interpretation of the concept of «digitalization of education», it can be noted that the authors are unanimous that digitalization forms an educational environment that ensures the «delivery» of information to participants in the educational process using digital technologies and tools (software + multimedia equipment).