Contribution Of Higher Education Institutions Research Articles

Lessons from Founding a College: A Personal Perspective

“Higher education is in a critical period with a potential for rebalancing of internal and external relations of authority, power and responsibility in higher education governance. An important element in this transition has been a growing policy focus on the contributions of higher education institutions are expected to make to economic growth, job creation and innovation.”‐ Peter Maassen, “A New Social Contract for Higher Education?”

Enhancing the contribution of higher education institutions to sustainable development research: A focus on post‐2015 SDGs

AbstractSustainable development (SD) research is vital in providing a basis for progress in this rapidly growing field of inquiry. In this context, higher education institutions (HEIs) and leading top researchers belonging to them are playing a key role. Despite this being widely acknowledged by the academy, it is largely unclear how individual HEIs, and their researchers contribute to sustainability research efforts. Based on the need to unveil this landscape, our article reports on a study that identified the leading HEIs and researchers involved in sustainability research and how they contribute to moving the field forward. A bibliometric assessment of the literature (performance analysis) was conducted to identify the number of publications of leading authors and institutions. The results reveal some interesting trends. First, the co‐occurrence analysis technique revealed what the top 10 authors in SD are exploring. Also, the study identifies diverse thematic clusters, covering areas like technology, sustainability assessment, integrative education, and corporate practices. The paper advances SD theory by illustrating how these themes interconnect and complement each other. The article concludes with suggestions of how universities may engage further in sustainability research. The theoretical and practical implications of the research, as well as its limitations, are also addressed.

The pivotal role of higher education institutions in cultivating a sustainable development goals-centric culture

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the contribution of higher education institutions (HEIs) to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and propose strategies to cultivate a culture centred on the SDGs in HEIs.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology used encompassed an integrative literature review, combining bibliographic analysis on how HEIs incorporate the SDGs into their practices, adopting a qualitative approach for the analysis and categorization of the results.FindingsThe multifaceted contributions of HEIs in promoting the SDGs stand out, through their roles in teaching, research, management and integration and communication between university and society.Research limitations/implicationsWhile influencing policies at various levels, HEIs encounter challenges in the effective integration of SDGs into their strategies. This underscores the need for contextualized governance, understanding students’ perspectives on sustainability and active external collaboration in policy formulation.Practical implicationsThere is an urgent need to integrate SDGs into academic programmes, emphasizing the importance of redesigning curricula, actively involving teachers, researchers and students, establishing partnerships and promoting research applied to SDGs.Social implicationsThe social relevance of the study lies in the emphasis on an SDG-centred culture, involving teaching, research, outreach, community engagement and governance practices.Originality/valueThe study’s uniqueness lies in identifying persistent challenges during the transition to an SDG-centred culture, necessitating multisectoral collaboration and educational programmes that integrate sustainability principles into the strategy of HEIs.

Innovation management in higher education as a factor of regional economic growth

Innovation activity in higher education serves as a catalyst for economic growth at the regional level. Modern economic realities require active introduction of scientific and technological achievements in the educational process, which inevitably affects regional economic development. The increasing contribution of higher education institutions to regional economy is due to a number of factors such as education quality improvement, research activities development, and scientific developments commercialization. The Education Development State Program data, examples of the world’s leading universities and reports on the research activities of Russian universities for 2015–2022 have been analyzed, and a multi-parametric assessment of innovative projects effectiveness in higher education carried out. The study included a comparative analysis of investments in scientific research and their impact on the regional gross domestic product, as well as the analysis of scientific developments commercialization cases. Between 2015 and 2022 the amount of funding for scientific research in leading Russian universities increased by 37 %, which was accompanied by an increase in the number of patents by 24 % and commercially successful projects by 18 %. The examples of St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk universities show an increase in direct investment in the regions by 15 and 20 %, respectively, due to scientific developments commercialization. The study also shows that the average growth of regional gross domestic product in regions with active innovation activity in universities amounted to 5.6 % per year.

Social Commitment at Higher Education Institutions: Analysis of Their Strategic Plans

The social contribution of higher education institutions (HEIs) tends to be constrained as a description of HEI activities in terms of outcomes, but no examination of how HEIs face societal problems through collaborative activities has been addressed. One way to explore social strategy pursued by HEIs is through the analysis of their strategic plans. We analyze the strategic plans of public HEIs in Portugal and Spain due to their similarities after the 2008 international financial crisis, which led to a major recession and gave rise to social actions to address societal problems. In doing so, we propose a framework that could guide future research in providing empirical evidence on the formulation, articulation, and implementation of social issues in institutional strategic plans. We interviewed HEI representatives to confirm some of our findings, highlighting several factors that enhance or suppress the attainment of social issues. Our research shows that HEI responses to social commitment differ according to each institution’s regulations and social circumstances. We aspire to encourage management scholars to engage in tackling social strategy through their collaborative activities.

SOSIALISASI KESEHATAN GIGI, MULUT DAN MATA DI SEKOLAH DASAR ISLAM TERPADU NURUL IHSAN, KOTA BATAM

Dental, oral, and eye health play a vital role in the quality of skills and academic achievements of elementary school students. At this age, preventive measures are crucial in maintaining these health aspects, including through school-based education. The community engagement activity held at Nurul Ihsan Integrated Islamic Elementary School (SDIT), Batu Ampar Sub-district, Batam City, is part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The aim is to enhance students' understanding of the importance of maintaining dental, oral, and eye health through an interactive educational approach involving faculty members and students of the Pharmacy Bachelor's Program at Mitra Bunda Health Institute. The activity includes delivering materials related to dental, oral, and eye health, collective actions, physical exercises, games, and providing assistance to the students of SDIT Nurul Ihsan. The applied method utilizes an active and interactive approach to improve students' knowledge. The enthusiasm displayed by the students of SDIT Nurul Ihsan toward this activity signifies the success of the approach, reinforcing empathy between students and faculty members and inspiring participatory learning. This initiative reflects the positive contribution of higher education institutions to education and increases students' awareness of the significance of maintaining dental, oral, and eye health through interactive teaching methods at the elementary school level. The aspiration is that this initiative will enhance students' awareness of the importance of dental, oral, and eye health and yield a positive impact in efforts to prevent health issues within the elementary school community.

Indigenous ethnoknowledge about stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) in the Brazilian territory: Bibliometrics

This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of scientific productions that address the knowledge of indigenous peoples about stingless bees in different ethnicities, in the Brazilian territory, through bibliometric analysis. Thus, we sought to answer the following question: what are the characteristics of scientific publications with the theme in question found in the databases in the research tools? As descriptors, the following keywords were used: “Brazilian Indigenous Knowledge and Stingless Bees”, in the databases of Google Scholar and Scopus, totaling 18 (eighteen) scientific productions, in Spanish, English and Portuguese, with no year limit, and the survey was conducted in October and November 2022. As a result, we obtained: 10 (ten) (56%) scientific articles, 2 (two) (11%) master’s dissertations, 2 (two) (11%) doctoral thesis and 4 (four) (22%) scientific papers published in annals of events, covering the period from 1982 to 2020, notifying the representativeness of the unconventional literature in this research. The study evidenced the contribution of Higher Education Institutions – federal public HEIs and the little performance of state HEIs with research on the subject, in addition to large gaps with regard to: the time and evolution of publications, the periodicity of journals and, especially, the geographical scenario with the presence of indigenous ethnicities in their relations with stingless bees in the Brazilian territory. The importance of greater openness of databases to the dissemination of knowledge of traditional peoples and communities is highlighted.

РОЗВИТОК НАУКОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ВОДНИХ МЕЛІОРАЦІЙ НА ЗРОШУВАНИХ ЗЕМЛЯХ УКРАЇНИ: ІСТОРІОГРАФІЯ ПЕРІОДУ НЕЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ

It was established that during the period of Ukraine’s independence, historiography began to play the role of an integration factor, maintaining the appropriate level of scientific knowledge, preserving and supplementing the methodological apparatus of modern historical science. It has been found that in recent decades, a number of meaningful scientific works have been published, which contain systematized factual material on the development of scientific support for water reclamation on irrigated lands of Ukraine, a thorough analysis of scientific technologies and their theoretical generalizations. It was determined that the historical works of the period of Ukraine’s independence are characterized by the multi-facetedness and content of generalizations, the objectivity of approaches to the study of the evolution of the scientific-organizational foundations of the use of water resources for land irrigation. Historical works highlight the evolution of certain scientific directions, theories, concepts and technologies regarding the improvement of water reclamation in agrarian production on irrigated lands; development of scientific foundations of effective management of water resources for agricultural land reclamation; the contribution of higher education institutions, and scientific-research institutions and research teams to the development of scientific technologies for the conservation and balanced use of water resources in irrigated farming; the evolution of the working and practical implementation of water reclamation on irrigated lands in the context of the activities of well-known agrarian scientists of Ukraine. It was established that at the beginning of the 21st century, thanks to the cooperation of Ukrainian and foreign scientists, the working and implementation of innovative technologies for the ecologically safe use of water and land resources gained significant development and has great prospects, especially in conditions of climate change. An own position has been formed regarding the choice of the most accurate and scientifically based reflection of the historical development of scientific support for water reclamation on irrigated lands of Ukraine, which is updated in the conditions of global challenges and threats today.

Matching Fund "Kedai Reka" 2022: Link and Match Support Model for Higher Education and Industry or Productive Communities in Indonesia

The condition of the absence or lack of synergy between the world of work and higher education (broken link) is a phenomenon that inhibits the accelerated progress of the nation. As is the case in Indonesia, this phenomenon needs to be responded to immediately with real and appropriate concrete efforts. One of the concrete and massive efforts developed and implemented by the Indonesian government starting at the end of 2020 is the "Kedaireka" Matching Fund program. "Kedaireka" is the latest solution in realizing the convenience of synergizing the contribution of higher education institutions with the commercialization of partners for the advancement of the Indonesian nation, which is in line with the vision of the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture's Independent Campus. The "Kedaireka" Matching Fund program is expected to be able to break the chain of disconnection of campus research results that should be developed and produced by industry. The "Kedaireka" program can reconnect campus relations with industry in realizing innovation. "Kedai Reka" can make the world of business and education go hand in hand. For this purpose, the "Kedaireka" platform was developed to bridge the industry's concrete needs and higher education innovation ideas. In addition, "Kedaireka" is also one of the foundations for the creation of freedom to learn – independent campus which creates autonomous, flexible and innovative learning. The Kedaireka Platform is an official platform from the Ministry of Education and Culture in Indonesia to build optimism between the industry which has various problems or needs to meet the higher education capability which has various solutions to these problems. As a contribution to the development of link and match literacy efforts that have been processed through the "Kedai Reka" program, the research problem is stated as follows: How is the implementation of "Kedaireka"?; What are the results and evaluations in the development of innovation in Indonesia?; How is the self-reflection of the implementers of the "Kedaireka" program from case studies at universities contextually? Keywords: Matching Fund, Kedaireka, Link and Match.

Contribution of Higher Education Institutions in Preserving the Islamic Local Culture of Gorontalo, Indonesia

Contribution of Higher Education Institutions in Preserving the Islamic Local Culture of Gorontalo, Indonesia

Peningkatan Kemampuan Literasi dan Numerasi Peserta Didik Melalui Program Kampus Mengajar Angkatan 2

This service is motivated by the activities of Campus Teaching 2 which is a form of implementation of the Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka (MBKM) program from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology. This program is based on the ineffectiveness of the implementation of learning carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic. This can be seen from the decline in students' interest in learning, the level of understanding of students when learning, and the literacy and numeracy abilities of students. Based on these problems affect the effectiveness of the learning process, one of which is in SMP Negeri 2 Tanggulangin. One of the methods used in the service is literacy and numeracy habituation activities. The final result of this activity is the habituation of literacy and numeracy for students at SMP Negeri 2 Tanggulangin and increasing the real role and contribution of higher education institutions and students in national development

Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia

PurposeIt is still unclear how Asian universities incorporate the theory or practice of sustainable development (SD) in their research and education programmes. To address this gap, the purpose of this paper is to report on a study that has examined how universities in Asian countries handle and address matters related to SD.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a bibliometric analysis and an online survey-method. The online survey data were analysed through descriptive analysis and one-sample student’s t-test.FindingsThe study indicates that there is considerable variation among the Asian countries regarding sustainability practices in higher education institutions (HEIs). The HEIs in far eastern countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are perceived to demonstrate more sustainability practices.Research limitations/implicationsEven though a substantial number of participants participated in the survey, it did not cover all Asian countries. The online survey was carried out over a limited period of time, and not all HEIs in the field may have received information about the study.Practical implicationsAsia is the largest continent facing a number of sustainability challenges. In this context, the contribution of HEIs is very important. The findings of the current study may serve as a baseline for Asian HEIs to take more initiatives towards SD goals, as HEIs are responsible for the education and training of hundreds of thousands of students who will be occupying key positions in industry, government or education in the coming years.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the existing literature in two distinct ways. First, it was possible to develop a comprehensive instrument to measure sustainability practices in HEIs. Second, this study has filled the gap of the scarcity of studies regarding sustainability practices in HEIs in Asia.

The Contribution of Higher Education Institutions to the SDGs—An Evaluation of Sustainability Reporting Practices

The introduction of Agenda 2030 has impacted the public and private sectors. Agenda 2030 is a document that aims to promote collaboration and partnership between countries and the population for the achievement of 17 SDGs, which cover all the three dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. Within the public organizations, higher education institutions (HEIs) have shown certain attention on the topic. In particular, for many HEIs, the publication of sustainability reports has represented an instrument to disclose and publicize their commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To shed light on the highly fragmented panorama of the disclosure of SDGs in the context of HEIs, the present study employed a content analysis on publicly available sustainability reports published only by the HEIs that adopted the GRI Standards as reporting guidelines. The results show the centrality of the social and environmental issues within the disclosed information. Moreover, the provision of a thematic analysis on the SDGs disclosure sections revealed the interest of the sampled HEIs in increasing the level of involvement of their stakeholders.

Contribution of Higher Education Institutions to Social Innovation: Practices in Two Southern European Universities

The interactions between the higher education sector and society and industry have been attracting increased attention in terms of ways to develop social innovation solutions to societal problems. Despite calls from politicians and the existence of some guidelines, we know little about how higher education could incorporate social innovation activities into its structure and missions. This study examines some practice experiences in two southern European public universities in Portugal and Spain. We show that the third mission of universities, which includes social innovation, is both linked to the first two missions of teaching and research, depending on the university’s historical and social context. The high dependence of higher education institutions on economic returns increases the importance of political action to drive the development of social innovation activities. This conditioning factor seems to be intrinsic to some of the barriers that have been identified, such as lack of legitimization and recognition of social innovation practices at the formal governmental level.

Higher education as factor of sustainable development

The paper analyzes the system at higher education in the context of achieving the goals of sustainable development of modern society. From the point of view of a systemic approach, an attempt is made to identify and classify the factors that can measure the contribution of higher education institutions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at the regional level. These factors are correlated with the corresponding tasks, as well as possible problems that are posed by the present unstable situation, and hinder sustainable development of the society. The research uses system-wide methods of analysis and synthesis, generalization and analogy. The analysis of the tasks and problems presented in the article allows us to identify and investigate the cause-effect relationships between the factors that determine the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the complexities that accompany this process, and also contributes to the holistic perception of the concept of sustainable development by university staff members and students. The results of the study can be used in event planning within the framework of implementing the strategies drawn up by universities in the context of the sustainable development paradigm.

Транскордонне освітньо-наукове співробітництво з міжнародного цифрового маркетингу в Карпатському єврорегіоні

Транскордонне освітньо-наукове співробітництво з міжнародного цифрового маркетингу в Карпатському єврорегіоні

Design of a Knowledge Management System for the Research-Teaching Nexus: Evidence from Institutional Audit Reports

Aim/Purpose: The need for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to maximize the use of their intellectual property and strategic resources for research and teaching has become ever more evident in recent years. Furthermore, little attention is paid in developing an enabling system that will facilitate knowledge transfer in the Research-Teaching Nexus (RTN). Hence, this study assesses the current state of practice in knowledge management of the nexus in higher education in Oman. It also explores the context of how Knowledge Management System (KMS) for the nexus can be designed and utilized by HEIs and challenges them to rethink their traditional approaches in managing their knowledge as-sets to boost individual and organizational learning. Background: This study provides a Knowledge Management-based framework and design of a knowledge management system that support the academic community towards the improvement of the nexus. This study sets out ideas from various academic and professional experts on how academic stakeholders in the higher education can improve and promote knowledge transfer and make better use of its knowledge and research assets for teaching and learning. It stressed the importance of having the knowledge assets or resources that can easily be pooled, accessed, and made available to its intended stakeholders. Methodology: Data were gathered from 29 out of 49 institutional quality audit reports of all HEIs in Oman. The panel comments were coded and analysed to extract valuable insights regarding the management of knowledge assets in research. Additionally, data were gathered from the institutional accreditation outcomes page of the same website. Manifest and latent content analyses were used in reporting the findings of the panel. Contribution: The study will contribute to a greater understanding and acceptance of Knowledge Management (KM) in higher education and extended the body of knowledge concerning knowledge management for the RTN. Findings: The reports revealed a very limited practice of the nexus in terms of people and culture, structure ad processes, and computing and web technologies. A few staff are involved in RTN work, there is an uneven understanding of the RTN among staff, limited joint research between staff and students are some of the reasons for this. Significantly, there is no explicit research framework or policy for the RTN, and systems and/or mechanisms are limited. Further-more, the reports did not account any use of computing and web technologies for the nexus. These limitations can lead to students with less academic, research, and graduate skills. Hence, this study presents a feature design of a KMS that incorporates various RTN best practices, as informed by the reports and literature. The design will allow the staff to utilize the research assets in the classroom, at the same time, engages students in research and scholarly under-takings. Recommendations for Practitioners: All HEIs must have a innovative system that integrates a formal agenda and approach, and set initiatives, strategies, policies, and procedures for knowledge management in utilizing research assets for teaching and learning. It must be designed so that RTN practices remain up-to-date, relevant, and responsive to the needs of the stakeholders, as well as, address academic accreditation challenges. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers can evaluate the knowledge management of RTN practices of other HEIs outside of Oman to effectively recommend the proper course of action for teaching and learning improvement. Impact on Society: This study will redefine the role and contribution of HEIs, which are key players in advancing a knowledge economy. HEIs are expected to be powerhouses where academic knowledge is discovered, created, disseminated, shared, and re-invented. They must be able to fully grasp the value of managing knowledge to be able to effect positive and purposeful change to the community. Future Research: Future work should include staff and student surveys that examine the knowledge management need of the learning organization to better inform the design of a KMS for the RTN. Thereafter, future research can test the stage to test the effectiveness of the conceptual design.

Higher education institutions, economic growth and GDP per capita in European Union countries

ABSTRACTThis paper presents an estimation of the contribution of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to economic growth and the Gross Domestic Product per capita of the European (EU) countries over the period 2000–2015. For this purpose, we analyse the universities’ effects on the supply side of their national economies, especially the contribution of the R&D of HEIs to technological capital of the European (EU) countries. We proposed a methodology of counterfactual scenarios, which assume a hypothetical situation in which HEIs do not exist, to estimating the effects of HEIs, applying techniques of growth accounting. The results obtained indicate that these effects are a significant source of growth in European (EU) countries, contributing to mitigating the adverse effects of the periods of crisis. The estimates show that GDP per capita would currently be more than 11% higher than that corresponding to a scenario without HEIs. The results obtained also show significate differences in GDP per capita between European (EU) countries associated with the activity of HEIs.

Determinantes que inciden en la calidad de rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de ingeniería

Los factores determinantes del rendimiento académico para las instituciones educativas representan un proceso complejo. Muchos de los aspectos abordados en el presente ensayo hacen referencia a la interacción multidimensional entre elementos de carácter personal, institucional, socio económico así como tecnológico. Esta revisión destaca la importancia del análisis y evaluación del rendimiento académico para los formados en la ingeniería y la necesidad de evaluar los niveles de empleabilidad que permitan valorar el aporte de las instituciones de educación superior en su entorno, pudiendo así realizar políticas tanto a corto, mediano y largo plazo que permitan aumentar las posibilidades para el empleo de sus estudiantes. Las acciones estratégicas propuestas deberán de incluir el vínculo de las universidades con los distintos sectores que dinamizan las economías de modo que en conjunto pueden resolverse problemáticas a nivel empresarial, local y nacional que se traduzca en elementos importantes del desarrollo local.

The role of higher education institutions in regional transition paths towards sustainability

The present paper investigates the role of the located Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the transformation towards sustainability of the city of Linz as well as the region of Upper Austria. We argue that HEIs have the potential to spur a regional transition towards sustainability via the channels of teaching, research and outreach. We furthermore take into account that organisational- and field-level drivers influence the role of HEIs within the regional transition paths towards sustainability (RTPS). We chose an explorative research design in order to give a realistic picture of the potentials and limitations of HEIs’ involvement in regional transitions to sustainability. The role of the five HEIs located in the city of Linz is studied through in-depth expert interviews and a comprehensive document analysis. The investigation reveals that there is no contribution of HEIs as a whole to RTPS, but that the impact is dependent on individual highly engaged “frontrunners” enacting change and at the same time on leadership from the university management. Moreover, regulative drivers at the field-level and normative as well as cognitive drivers at the organisational-level affect HEIs’ contribution.