Cumulative Grade Point Research Articles

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) Mahasiswa/i Jurusan Ekonomi Pembangunan FEB Universitas Palangka Raya

The purpose of this study is to see the factors that have the most influence on student GPA such as learning at home, the quality of teaching on campus, and the organisations they join. This study uses a type of quantitative research with a descriptive approach, with multiple regression analysis. The classical assumption test passed the test. Result: The variable number of organisations followed, the amount of campus teaching, and the amount of study at home together contributed 69.2% to the student's cumulative grade point average, the remaining 30.8% was influenced by other factors outside the model. The three independent variables simultaneously have a significant effect on the cumulative grade point average based on the F test. In the t test, the variables of learning at home and teaching on campus play a positive and significant role in improving student academic achievement as measured by GPA, while the number of organisations followed has no significant effect with a negative relationship.

Assessment of clinical competence of graduating medical students and associated factors in Ethiopia

BackgroundEthiopia has scaled up medical education to improve access to healthcare which presented challenges to maintaining training quality. We conducted a study to assess the clinical competence of graduating medical students and the associated factors.Methods and materialsA pretest assessment of a quasi-experimental study was conducted in 10 medical schools with a sample size of 240 students. We randomly selected 24 students per school. Clinical competence was assessed in a 12-station objective structured clinical examination. The clinical learning environment (CLE), simulation training, and practice exposure were self-rated. Mean scores for clinical competence, and satisfaction in the CLE and simulation training were calculated. Proportions of students with practice exposure, and who agreed on CLE and simulation items were done. Independent t-tests were used to look at competence differences among subgroups. Bivariate and multiple linear regression models were fitted for the outcome variable: competence score. A 95% statistical confidence interval and p-value < 0.05 were used for making statistical decisions. A 75% cut-off score was used to compare competence scores.ResultsGraduating medical students had a mean competence score of 72%. Low scores were reported in performing manual vacuum aspiration (62%), lumbar puncture (64%), and managing childbirth (66%). Female students (73%) had a significantly higher competence score than males (70%). Higher cumulative grade point average (CGPA), positive appraisal of the CLE, and conducting more clinical procedures were associated with greater competence scores. Nearly half of the students were not satisfied with the clinical practice particularly due to the large student number and issues affecting the performance assessment. About two-thirds of the students were not satisfied with the sufficiency of models and equipment, and the quality of feedback during simulation training. Nearly one-third of the students never performed lumbar puncture, manual vacuum aspiration, and venipuncture.ConclusionsMedical students had suboptimal clinical competence. A better clinical learning environment, higher cumulative GPA, and more practice exposure are associated with higher scores. There is a need to improve student clinical practice and simulation training. Strengthening school accreditation and graduates’ licensing examinations is also a way forward.

African Medical School Academic Success and Social Drug use among Undergraduate Students

Background: It has long been known that using drugs like alcohol, khat, and tobacco is one of the main causes of human suffering. It is now regarded as one of the most significant socioeconomic and public health concerns in the world. Although it has an impact on many facets of society, juvenile substance abuse is alarmingly on the rise. Objective: This study’s goal is to evaluate how social drug usage affects students’ academic performance, specifically among those who will undergraduate from Africa medical college in 2023. Methodology: A cross-sectional study that was done on an institutional level among Africa medical college undergraduates. For the current study, a sample of 173 students was selected using a straightforward random selecting procedure from nine departments. Result: This survey included a total of 173 graduating students from various departments. Overall, 97.4 women, or 64.2%, and 174.5 women, or 35.8%, were present. Social drugs were taken by 33.6% of people at some point in their life. The most often used social drugs, according to this study, were beer, khat, and cigarettes (41.8%, 40.7%, and 12.1%, respectively). The most frequent effects of social drug use on students’ academic performances were higher absenteeism from class (31.9%) and a decline in cumulative grade point (27.5%), followed by a lack of interest in routine activities (25.3%) and worsening academic performance (15.2%), according to respondents. Peer pressure and socialization (17.8%) were the two most frequent reasons given by respondents, whereas academic unhappiness (13.3%), the desire to improve academic performance (11.1%), and loss of family control (8.9%) were the least frequent. Age, Religion, Ever Social Drug Use, Current Social Drug Use, Started Using Social Drug Use, and Impact of Social Drug Use show statistically significant associations with CGPA, according to statistical analysis and p-value. Conclusion and Recommendation: The studies revealed that social drug use had a negative impact on kids’ academic performance. The most prevalent outcomes were an increase in absences from school, a drop in cumulative grade point, and a decrease of interest in everyday chores. Khat, alcohol, and cigarettes were the most popular social drugs. This finding calls for further in-depth investigation into the various challenges connected to social drug use as well as instruction by responsible organizations about the detrimental effects that social drug use has on students’ academic performance, particularly when they first enrol in college.

Readiness for self-directed learning among basic sciences medical students.

Self-directed learning is a required skill for medical students for remaining lifelong learners. This study focuses on measuring the readiness for self-directed learning of basic sciences medical students. In the second half of 2022, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 288 basic sciences medical students at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The students were selected using convenience sampling. The instrument used was Fisher's self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) scale consisting of "self-management", "desire for learning", and "self-control" domains. The data were analyzed by SPSS-25 and also by using descriptive statistics [mean, standard deviation (SD), median, frequency, and percentage] and inferential statistics techniques (Chi-square test and t-test, ANOVA, and MANOVA). Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. The results revealed that the scores of 63.9% students were more than 150. Also, the mean total score of self-directed learning readiness was 152.98 (SD = 16.76), suggesting that the self-directed learning readiness of the students was high level. The highest score was for "self-control" (59.99 ± 6.95), followed by "desire for learning" (46.99 ± 5.64) and "self-management" (46.01 ± 7.07). The total SDLR score and its three sub-scales did not show any notable interdependence with student contextual factors (age, gender, marital and residential status). However, a higher cumulative grade point average (>17) showed a significant higher mean in the "self-management" domain of SDLR among medical students (F = 3.730; P = 0.025). To become life-long learners, self-directed learning is crucial for medical students. The basic sciences medical students participating in this study showed a high level of SDL readiness. Even though the students obtained the highest score for the self-control sub-scale, the desire for learning and self-management skills needs further improvement, which can be achieved through multi-disciplinary approaches.

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Among Students of Majmmah University, Saudi Arabia: Comparison Between Medical and Non-Medical Students

Background and Aims: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as a chronic episode of abdominal pain accompanied by altered bowel habits. It is one of the most frequent illnesses of GIT. Medical students are more susceptible to IBS. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of IBS among medical and non-medical students at Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia, to assess the association between IBS and lifestyle, and to determine the effect of IBS on the academic performance of the students. Methods: A cross-sectional study to study the prevalence of IBS was conducted. Two hundred and seventy-nine students from two medical colleges and two non-medical colleges were enrolled in the study. Data were obtained through an online questionnaire. Rome IV criteria and perceived stress scale were applied to diagnose IBS, stress, and anxiety. Results: The prevalence of IBS was found to be 17.2%. The prevalence of IBS among medical and nonmedical students was 34.4% and 13% respectively. Time to reach the university, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), physical exercise, stress, and anxiety were found to be significantly associated with IBS. Conclusions: Irritable Bowel Syndrome is more prevalent among students of Majmaah University. IBS is more prevalent among medical students and students in the College of Medicine have the highest prevalence of IBS. IBS is associated with the time to reach the university, gender, CGPA, exercise, stress, and anxiety.

Integrated Project Development through Combined Theory and Practices of Core Courses focusing on Software Development Skills: Integrated Learning Framework

The National Education Policy promotes moving from the conventional content-heavy and memorization learning practice towards holistic learning/integrated learning. It imparts a creative and multidisciplinary curriculum that focuses equally on curriculum and assessment. All educational establishments assess students using written examinations, quizzes, seminars, term paper writing, and course projects. A semester typically includes 4-5 courses, and students must earn credits for these courses by scoring a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). As course projects offer depth knowledge/holistic learning/lifelong learning of a course for the student, many courses include course projects as one of the activities in the course. If all the courses are intended to include course projects as a mandatory pedagogy, it will be difficult for students to acquire in-depth knowledge and required skills while also dealing with stress. So we are proposing an integrated learning framework by applying the theory and practices of two core courses- Software Engineering and Web Technologies to develop a web application. This integrated learning focuses on developing software development and software testing skills in computer science for undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor of engineering degree. This framework alleviated the pressure on students during placement and created job opportunities in software development. The framework consists of three important phases- The first phase includes the identification of the problem as a need for customers, writing requirements and analyzing the same. Students apply modular design principles and break down the codebase into distinct modules. This technique enhances code organization, reusability, and maintainability. The second phase focused on developing the front end by harnessing the power of Angular, a leading web framework, to craft a sleek and interactive user interface. The backend is built using Node.js, which serves as the foundation, enabling the software system to cater to highperformance server environments. These modules communicated seamlessly through well-defined APIs, facilitating the integration of various components within the application, ultimately delivering a seamless and responsive user experience. An industry expert conducted a workshop on Angularsoftware testing workshop was conducted for students by industry experts to expose the students to designing test cases, test plans, and testing strategies. The hands-on experience on testing tools was provided during the workshop. Faculty reviews are conducted on each phase, and rubrics-based assessment is done on each phase. Approximately sixty teams created web-based applications for real-world scenarios. Positive aspects of the framework in feedback indicated that more than 87% of the students agreed that they could apply Software engineering principles and practices such as requirements management. modular design and testing in web applications. Also, more than 85% of students acquire skills from code-to-web design mastery by developing web applications in Angular Node.js and backend implementation. This framework helped to improve teamwork, presentation and communication skills. Confidence in software development improved to a greater extent. The design and implementation of the framework met the stated outcome of the courses. The student's academic performance improved by 10% compared to the previous year when students were not involved in the integrated project development. Keywords— Framework, learning, practices, project, skills, technology, testing, web

A study on the effects of different factors on Academic achievement among university students in Dinajpur District, Bangladesh: A Statistical Study

Education is an important way for students to change their social status. Students’ academic performance in tertiary education is determined by their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). There are many factors that contribute to determine whether the CGPA is excellent, moderate, or low. However, this study was carried out to determine the effect of different factors and academic achievement among university students of HSTU. For this study, A total of 500 students were involved in the study in which purposive or judgment sampling technique were used. In this study, ordinal logistic regression model is also applied to identify the factors that have impact more on academic achievement. From association test we have found that there was no association (p&gt;0.05) between stress and academic achievement (CGPA). There was also no association between involve in group study and CGPA (p &gt; 0.05) and between extra curriculum activities, stress, mobile usages in study purpose, relationship status and CGPA (p&gt;0.05). There was significant relationship between family monthly income, sex of student, occupation of family head, politics, residence, lab facilities, income source and CGPA (p&lt;0.05). In ordinal logistic regression model of academic achievement in HSTU students’ sex, political status, involve in group study, mobile use on study purpose and involve in extra curriculum activities as significant variables.

Predictors of First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students.

An accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program was introduced in an effort to reduce the nursing shortage in response to the growing health demands. Nursing educators strive to examine factors that promote students' success in passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt. However, little is known about which factors predict the NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate of ABSN students. This descriptive retrospective study examined academic and nonacademic indicators (e.g., age) that can predict ABSN students' NCLEX-RN first-time pass rates between 2008 and 2019. A total of 591 ABSN students were included in the study. Both GRE (Graduate Record Examination) verbal reasoning scores (p < .001) and cumulative grade point averages (p < .001) were significant predictors. The findings of this study can help inform ABSN programs in terms of admission criteria and curriculum consideration for including standardized tests to improve ABSN students' NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(1):10-16.].

An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship Between Students' Digital Consumption Time and Their Academic Outcome

This investigation aims to conduct empirical research on the role that absolute time on social devices has on academic performance as well as evaluate the interaction of social-economic factors in this respect. An academic study was conducted to measure digital consumption time (the number of hours spent on the internet), academic performance (as reflected by cumulative grade point average), and the different socioeconomic aspects (such as age, number of family members, and monthly income). Analysis of data was done with the use of descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and Pearson's correlation analysis. The researcher showed a positive relationship between family income and academic performance. It was found that a statistically significant association between family income and CGPA occurred at a 5% level of significance. Furthermore, a considerable influence of the time spent consuming digital content on academic success was discovered at the 10% level of significance. It implies that moderate use of the internet may result in a higher-earned cumulative grade point average. However, other socioeconomic factors, including age, the size of a household, and the duration of time devoted to varied activities, did not demonstrate any significant correlation to academic performance. According to that study's findings, family income was identified as a major determinant of academic performance; extraneous youth's time spent on consuming digital media was found to be very crucial, though it plays a role of importance on a questionable scale. This supports the implementation of measures encouraging students to be involved only in positive digital activities while having the pupils of less privileged families given help. The academic scores in public sector universities can be ameliorated significantly by planning and implementing intentional programs that focus on leveling the socioeconomic imbalances and improving levels of digital literacy.

Using a Modified Quality Control Charts on Academic Grades of Tertiary Institutions Students

Quality of products or services has different meaning by different Authors. Quality of academic processes in Nigeria is measured mainly by the standard set by regulatory bodies of Educational Institutions. There are a number of factors that affects quality assurance and students’ academic performance in Nigeria. This study is on the application of statistical quality control techniques on the academic performance of students. The study was aimed to investigate the performance of both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) students of the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic (WUFP) Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, using a modified version of the Shewhart’s quality control charts. Nine (9) departments from a total of 32 departments of the institution were selected. A total of 720 student’s records of Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs) were studied. Twenty student’s records each were selected per session and per programme. The results showed that the overall performance of students of the Institution is within the average standard expected of each graduand of the Polytechnic as provided by the regulatory body, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

An Investigation of the correlation between motivation and students’ Academic achievement in science courses: The Case of Degree Students at Kotebe University of Education

The study aimed to examine the correlation between students’ motivation and their academic achievement explained in terms of Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) and investigated the motivational factors' effect on the student’s overall academic achievement in the Applied Science courses. 393 students were selected using both stratified and random sampling techniques from the regular students attending 2nd and 3rd-year degree programs at Kotebe University of Education. Data were collected using a questionnaire to measure the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of the sample students on a 5-point Likert scale. The results reveal that the supportive behavior of students significantly accounted for 1% of the variance in CGPA. Besides, students' supportive and personal behaviors significantly explained about 2.2% variance in the criterion measure (CGPA). However, assessing the relative importance of each factor, "challenging oneself" and "the need for personal growth and development" significantly contributed to 1.1% and 1.6 % of the variance in CGPA respectively. Such a low proportion of variance in CGPA might be associated with the range of restriction in scores of both independent and dependent variables. Thus, among the intrinsic motivation these two components appeared to be the direct factors that influence students’ CGPA in science courses. It could be inferred that students’ strong internal motivation seems to advance their successful science learning and achievement. Thus, to help students be motivated to learn science tangibly, teachers’ commitment to using interactive methods, providing reasonably challenging tasks, and giving timely feedback, through organizing the science teaching and learning environment is decisive.

Perception and Attitude of Undergraduate Medical Students and Lecturers towards the Problem-Based Learning of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Curriculum: An Inter-University Study

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centred approach by using clinical scenario to achieve the learning objectives. This study aimed to determine the perception and attitude of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Maldives National University (MNU) undergraduate medical students and lecturers towards PBL in UKM curriculum. A cross-sectional study was conducted by using online self-administered questionnaires based on a five-point Likert scale. The questionnaires were validated with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.907 and 0.703 for students and lecturers respectively. A total of 179 UKM and 61 MNU students, and 67 UKM lecturers and 8 MNU lecturers were recruited in the study. 86.69% and 69.87% of students had positive scores in perception and attitude assessment respectively. However, no significant differences were observed in median and mean scores for perception and attitude between gender, university, year of study, and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of the respondents. For lecturers, 63.62% and 85.83% had positive scores for perception and attitude respectively. The attitude score among MNU lecturers was significantly higher than UKM lecturers. In conclusion, both students and lecturers showed positive perceptions and attitudes towards PBL of the UKM curriculum which gave benefits and contribution in enhancing knowledge, learning and soft skills.

Prediksi Tingkat Kelulusan Menggunakan K-Means Pada Program Studi Informatika Unismuh Makassar

Predicting timely graduation brings numerous benefits not only to students but also to the university itself. Creating a graduation prediction model assists students and academic advisors in fostering a positive environment that encourages on-time graduation by developing a predictive model for graduation rates using the K-means data mining method in the Informatics study program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. This method is used to cluster students based on attributes such as total credits taken, semester Grade Point Average (GPA), and overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). The clustering aims to identify patterns and characteristics of student graduation. Data from several semesters is collected and preprocessed, including data normalization and transformation. The research steps involve data preprocessing, cluster labeling, distance calculation to cluster centers, and result analysis. The analysis shows that the K-means method can generate student clusters with varying graduation rate patterns. The formed clusters can be interpreted as groups of students with potential for timely graduation or groups needing more attention to achieve on-time graduation. Empirical validation is performed by comparing K-means prediction results with actual graduation data. Accuracy measurement involves calculating the percentage of similarity between predictions and actual data. Empirical validation results demonstrate the accuracy level, which can serve as a benchmark for assessing the performance of this prediction model. This study aims to provide deeper insights into factors influencing student graduation and potentially support decision-making at the academic level. Keywords: Graduation Prediction, Data Mining, K-Means, Analysis, Clustering, Empirical Validation.

Factors Influencing Academic Achievement Among College Students: The Influence of Emotional Intelligence, Student Engagement and Demographics

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The issues of poor academic outcomes, dismissal, high attrition, and dropout rates among college students have long concerned for many educators and college communities. Several scholars have posited that these problems can be addressed through the development of emotional intelligence and increased student engagement. Considering these problems, the present study aimed to assess the efficacy of emotional intelligence and student engagement in improving academic performance. The sample of the study consisted of 119 undergraduate students selected using the convenience sampling technique. Self-report Emotional Intelligence Test and Student Engagement Scale were adopted to measure emotional intelligence and student engagement respectively. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) served as a measurement of academic achievement in the present study. Results from regression analyses revealed that certain components of emotional intelligence and academic engagement demonstrated a significant prediction effect on academic performance. From demographics, students’ programs of study showed a significant relationship with academic achievement. The present findings may provide directions for the college communities in fostering student engagement and emotional intelligence, thereby improving academic achievement of their students. The study also discusses limitations and future research directions.&lt;/p&gt;

THE FLEXIBILITY IN A HYBRID LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AFTER COVID-19: A CONCEPT PAPER

The pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has altered the landscape of the education system in every country. As academic institutions throughout the world face the global health issue, there is a need to investigate various instructional approaches such as online, hybrid, and blended learning methods and the impact of these approaches on students’ academic performance. This concept paper aims to investigate the flexibility of hybrid learning environments on student academic performance in Malaysian higher education institutions. Hybrid learning environments, which combine traditional in-person classes with online learning components, have become increasingly popular in Malaysia due to their potential to enhance student learning outcomes and accessibility, especially in their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). The paper will review relevant literature on the concept of flexibility in hybrid learning environments on student academic performance. This will include a discussion of the benefits and challenges of flexibility, as well as best practices for supporting student success in hybrid learning environments. This paper will conclude with a discussion of the study's findings for Malaysian higher education institutions and recommendations for optimizing student success in hybrid learning environments. These recommendations may include providing support and resources to enhance student motivation and engagement, promoting clear communication and collaboration between instructors and students, and ensuring access to necessary technology and infrastructure for online learning. By examining the interplay between flexibility and academic performance, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on hybrid learning effectiveness, aiding educators, and policymakers in refining strategies for optimizing student outcomes.

Online gaming and its effect on academic performance of Bangladeshi university students: A cross-sectional study.

Due to the availability of more sophisticated cell phones with top-notch gaming functions, the present generation is more active. The available literature indicates that adolescents experience a variety of psychological issues, like low self-control brought on by an addiction to mobile games. Because of this, the aim of this study is to control the prevalence of, and factors that contribute to, online gaming addiction and its effects on academic performance in Bangladeshi university students. Convenient sampling was adopted to collect primary data from 399 Bangladeshi university students utilizing a prestructured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, the χ 2 test, binary logistic regression, and multinomial logistic regression were also used to accomplish the study's objective. According to this study, 62.7% of students play online games over 30 h every week. The findings also show that male students are more inclined than female students to show signs of addiction. Also, regular online gaming can result in long-term problems, and that factor including age, internet access, educational background, and frequency of play can influence the likelihood of these problems. The findings shows that a lower cumulative grade point average (CGPA), less physical activity, and less study time are associated with playing online games for at least 30 h per week. Moreover, the study found that playing online games, playing for long time, and skipping class can all have an adverse effect on a student's academic performance. The authors recommend that the authorities set up a good entertainment environment and take into account the findings of this article to discourage students from playing online games. Furthermore, encouragement of extracurricular activities such as sports or other pursuits is also essential in assisting Bangladeshi students in overcoming their addiction to mobile games.

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Resilience of University Students in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The outbreak of the novel Coronavirus pandemic resulted in a sudden change to the daily activities of individuals, including the academic institutions. University-level students are vulnerable to psychological health issues when faced with a large-scale crisis such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; they need resilience to help them successfully manage and cope with changes. The aim of this study was to examine the resilience and associated predictors among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates. This study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design to examine the levels of resilience and associated predictors of university students. No sampling criterion was set up and all active students from all programs were eligible to participate. A convenience sampling technique was employed for its practical feasibility and efficiency. The data were collected between February 2021 and May 2021. A total of 2,085 students completed the study questionnaires. The mean score of total resilience among the students was 65.01 (±14.697), while the mean score for personal resilience and caregiver resilience was 38.08 (±8.675) and 26.92 (±6.694), respectively. Comparing total resilience, personal resilience, and caregiver resilience with students' Cumulative Grade Point Average level revealed a significant difference. The predictors of resilience include academic level and number of courses the students enrolled in. Academic institutions need to support the establishment of resilience training programs to prepare students for any challenging time, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Value Management in Pesantren-Based University (Grounded Research on AKPAM System of UNIDA Gontor)

University-based Pesantren has a distinctive curriculum that develops and integrates the Pesantren system with its academic-university system. This means that the assessment at pesantren universities does not only apply to the academic side but also the boarding (kepesantrenan) side. If the academic side is assessed through the Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)/Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK), what about the value of boarding school? We explore the Student Activity Assessment Credit Score (Angka Kredit Penilaian Aktifitas Mahasiswa (AKPAM)) system at Darussalam Gontor University. We designed the qualitative study using a grounded theory approach. We found that AKPAM can counted as a system designed to calculate the kepesantrenan scores of UNIDA students; which is one of the process systems in Integrative Human Resource Development (HRD) typical of UNIDA Gontor; as a pesantren-based university. Second, the AKPAM system is proven to be directly proportional to the HRD theory proposed by Richard Swanson. Third, pesantren-based universities have proven to be competitive in terms of education management in this era. We highlight that this study expands the novel HR management pattern in pesantren universities; as indigenous education.

Perception of Undergraduate Pharmacy Students on CBL Learning Environment

Introduction: An effective learning environment is important for proper academic and professional development of students. This can be assessed by exploring the students’ perception of the learning environment. This study aims to evaluate students’ learning responses and perceptions of their learning environment regarding case-based learning (CBL) implementation in the subject of pharmacology of second-year undergraduate pharmacy students. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample size is 120 second year students from the Pharmacy programme. The data was collected by using self- administered Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) inventory that consists of 50 items with 5 subscales of learning. Results: A total of 148 second-year pharmacy students participated in the survey and the response rate is 85%. The majority of participants were female and the overall mean DREEM score in this study is 137.29, which indicates more positive learning environment than negative. Three items were identified as areas of concern which were an overemphasis on factual learning (mean=1.64), tutors being perceived as authoritarian (mean=1.97) and the presence of a cheating problem in the course (mean=1.86). In this study, no statistically significant association was found between each subscale of the perceptions of the learning environment and cumulative grade point average (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: Pharmacy students at UiTM Puncak Alam generally hold predominantly positive perceptions. However, there are identified problem areas that require improvement, emphasizing the need for more effective interventions.

APPLICATION OF THE AHP METHOD IN DETERMINING OUTSTANDING STUDENT BASED ON INDICATORS OF EDUCATION AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT FTI UKSW

The decision making system is a computer-based system that aims to assist in the decision-making process by using existing data to solve semi-structured problems. This research aims to develop an efficient and objective approach for selecting outstanding students in the higher education environment of FTI UKSW. Until now, FTI UKSW has been using manual methods to determine outstanding student. The Analytical Hierarchy Process methods is employed as the primary framework in this research to measure and analyze relevant criteria and sub-criteria for the selection of outstanding student. In assessing outstanding students, several criteria are required, including Cumulative Grade Point Average, Academic Research, Skills/Achievements, English Proficiency, and Extracurricular Activities. The determination of outstanding student using the Analytical Hierarchy Process methods is designed in the form of a web application to simplify the decision-making process for the faculty. The results of the Analytical Hierarchy Process analysis produce relative priorities for each student based on educational indicators and extracurricular activities. Thus, this research provides a systematic framework for decision making in selecting outstanding students that is more objective.