Higher Educational Institution Research Articles

STUDY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LEARNING STRESS IN STUDENTS

The degree of influence of stressors on our body can be different: from mild excitement in anticipation of, say, a trip on vacation, to a severe psychosomatic disorder of post-traumatic stress. In any case of manifestation of stress, it affects all components of our individuality (individuality itself), such as memory, thinking, language, emotional and volitional sphere. However, this does not mean that stress is only evil, trouble, it is also the most important tool for training and hardening a person, since stress helps to increase the resistance of the psyche and the body in general, training its adaptive mechanisms. Stress is our faithful ally in continuous adaptation to any changes in the environment. For some students, student life is associated with student societies, communication with interesting people, various activities and fun. For others, it is a serious test, a life change, a difficult life situation to which it is necessary to adapt. Students are young and face various problems, new learning conditions require more independence, responsibility, self-organization, and not all students are ready to solve numerous problems and tasks. Which gives life. In any case, studying at a higher educational institution is stressful for many students. The student needs to overcome difficulties, master new roles and modify old ones, adapt to new life conditions.
 There is a lot of evidence that chronic stress is a companion of student life. Researchers note that the causes of stress in students are related to problems of finances, housing, security, etc. The stress experienced by students can affect learning (acquiring, applying, and processing knowledge), which hinders academic performance. Problems with academic performance also create discomfort, as a result of which general stress increases.

Factors Influencing the Positive Thinking of the Future Teacher

The article is devoted to the analysis of scientific literature on the problem under study, positive psychology and socio-psychological problems of the formation of a positive mood in professional activity. Research objectives: to determine factors influencing positive thinking among future teachers and to analyze psychological problems. Research materials and methods: analysis of statements by scientist psychologists about positive thinking and psychological problems such as tension, hopelessness, lack of self-esteem, conflict at work, self-flagellation, painful emotions, poor health, dissatisfaction with oneself as a subject of education, the presence of constant negative thoughts, lack of optimism. Research results: the basis for positive thinking of a future teacher is the ability to evaluate negativity through the prism of optimism and constructiveness. Conclusions: the development of positive thinking of a future teacher during the period of study at a higher educational institution depends on the dynamics of certain characteristics.

Structural models of forming an integrated information and educational system “quality management of higher and postgraduate education”

The study examines the design of an information and educational System for quality education management. The requirements for the information environment of universities are formulated. The delineation of distinct stages in the technological process for shaping the values of information objects is outlined, achieved through the execution of information procedures. These procedures generate a technologically comprehensive product applicable within the university context. A set of heterogeneous systems for automating university activities makes obtaining integral characteristics based on information from different sources difficult. The research suggests an approach that allows you to get rid of the disadvantage. The introduction of an integrated information environment has been reviewed. To implement the information system “quality Management of Higher and Postgraduate Education,” a conceptual model of the system architecture and a logical structure was developed. The developed information model was based on the model of a complex information and educational environment of a higher educational institution and the Ontological model of the database of the integrated information and educational environment. The preliminary results of the pilot implementation of the system in the activities of Astana IT University are summarized, which made it possible to improve the quality management of the educational process.

Solid Waste Management in Higher Educational Institution: An Investigation Using the SWOT Analysis and the Circular Economy Principle Perspective

Solid Waste Management in Higher Educational Institution: An Investigation Using the SWOT Analysis and the Circular Economy Principle Perspective

The Jewel of Wisdom: Studies in Interdisciplinary Knowledge

The Jewel of Wisdom: Studies in Interdisciplinary Knowledge: ISBN 978-606-95069-6-7 published in Technium Books. Foreword by Professor Fawwaz Abd-Al-Haq Al-Zboun The president of the Hashemite University The university’s mission is not restricted only to teaching and graduating students; however, along with these two valuable missions, the university shoulders other noble responsibilities adding extra value to knowledge, and representing its essential visions as a higher educational institution. The most important goal that a university must look forward to achieve is the process of generating new knowledge, which must benefit the surrounding environment and everyone on the globe. This kind of production should also spring from honest and noble intentions teachers and students hold, and more specifically it is part of the academic respossibility of higher studies students, who are supposed to contribute and add knowledge to the humanities and scientific disciplines under the mentorship and guidance of their instructors. We, at the Hashemite University, support the value of education through creative, critical, and innovative thinking skills in order to achieve the change that leads to more development and excellence in almost every aspect. One of the experiences we have had, for example, in the Hashemite university, is what Dr Omar Abdullah Fajjawi, professor of pre-Islamic literature in the department of Arabic literature, made to create a new way of teaching ''literature and humanities" course for PhD students by making literature an interesting central point that speaks to several other sciences, shedding light on matters that have an essential effect on the profound understanding of literary texts, including poetry, prose, and other genres. His approach also includes teaching the holy Quran, which is mainly considered the first reference to the Arabic language. I knew that he had paved the way for his theortical method, which is known as ‘cultural integration’ by bringing out examples from Arabic traditions that show the way our old scientists and ancestors in the past used to have, representing high level of ‘articulating the cultural integration’, a thing that is evident in Professor Fajjawi's personality as an expert in many sciences, serving his precise specialization through this writing and classifying knowledge. With this tremendous literary achievement, I was delighted to know that, in every academic event and gathering, Professor Fajjawi used to invite a specialist whose major is related to the subject matter of each seminar, which usually begins with texts from the holy Quran and from poetry and prose, which are very important to be explained by the specialized guest. He invites specialists from different fields and disciplines, such as politics, economy, sociology, education, military sciences, and law. I was delighted when he invited me to lecture on the relationship between Arabic and the English language from many perspectives, such as translation and linguistic planning. From my point of view, the precise specialization of the university professor is an important issue. However, it should not lead to introversion because, in each specialization, some signs and implications should be explained by an expert, which is the central point of education. With this cheerful achievement, I am pleased to say that I found this book great and unique. It is worth mentioning that The Hashemite University is distinguished by its culture of knowledge industry, and this is an integral part of its mission. It will continue to flourish with God's help and guidance.

Self-efficacy, mindfulness, and perceived social support as resources to maintain the mental health of students in Switzerland’s universities of applied sciences: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundSwitzerland’s student population is at a particularly high risk of developing mental health disorders, creating a major challenge for Switzerland’s higher education establishments. Research to date has primarily sought to identify the risk factors affecting students’ mental health; however, their exposure to these factors is often unavoidable. Thus, the present study adopted a salutogenic approach focussing on the determinants of health. We examined the mental health resources available to students reported in the literature as being susceptible to helping them maintain good mental health despite their exposure to risk factors.MethodsIn February 2020, 2,415 first- and second-year bachelor’s degree students in applied sciences in French-speaking Switzerland completed an online questionnaire. The variables measured were self-evaluated mental health, perceived stress and three potential health resources: students’ feelings of self-efficacy, their capacity for mindfulness and their social support. The results were analysed using hierarchical linear regression models.ResultsWhen all the variables were included in the model without interaction effect, our results revealed that students’ self-evaluated mental health was negatively associated with perceived stress (β = -0.43, p < 0.001) and positively associated with the three potential health resources (self-efficacy: β = 0.26, p < 0.001; mindfulness: β = 0.10, p < 0.001; social support: β = 0.17, p < 0.001). An analysis of the interaction effects also revealed that a high level of self-efficacy was associated with perceived stress being less strongly linked to mental health (β = 0.29, p < 0.001).ConclusionsThese findings suggest that self-efficacy, mindfulness, and perceived social support are valuable resources for protecting students’ mental health. Thus, implementing interventions aimed at reinforcing them, could support students in applied sciences all along their academic pathway, in their classes and during their professional work experience placements.

KHARKIV INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL UKRAINE

The article solves the difficult task of restoring historical justice in relation to some representatives of the technical intelligentsia who were directly associated with the Kharkiv Institute of Technology in the period from 1890 to 1934. The importance of informative knowledge about the role of graduates of a higher technical educational institution for future generations, about their hard, dedicated work for the good of the country, has been proved. In the work, the authors reveal the personal contribution of its graduates to the development of certain regions of Ukraine, leading enterprises and industries in such cities as: Izyum, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Makiivka, Mariupol, Kramatorsk and other Ukrainian cities. The article extensively covers the names of graduates of the Kharkiv Institute of Technology - specialists in agricultural engineering, steam engine construction, tractor production, modernization of prototypes and the creation of the legendary T34 tank, specialists in coking and coal enrichment technologies, sugar industry, shipbuilding, brilliant scientists, architects, engineers of Kharkiv, who built and organized the cities of Ukraine - all those whose names should remind of heroic work and encourage Ukrainians to protect all their assets from the racist invasion.

Features of thinking and physical education of humanitarian universities students: a review article

Background and purpose&#x0D; Physical education in a higher educational institution should be based on students' professional training patterns. That's why the selection of means and methods of physical education for students according to the characteristics of their higher nervous activity deserves special attention. Purpose of the study: to determine whether there are features of higher nervous activity in students of humanitarian specialties and to determine the main directions of motor activity according to the characteristics of the higher nervous activity of students of humanitarian specialties.&#x0D; Material and methods&#x0D; The literature analysis was carried out based on a search in the scientometric databases Scopus and Web of Science, as well as based on data analysis in the PubMed and Google Scholar searches. The search was carried out using the keywords “psychophysiology”, “higher nervous activity”, “psychological types”, “students”, “humanitarian specialties”, technical specialties”, and “physical education”. The search was carried out as follows. First, one of the keywords was entered, then the search was refined using other keywords. In total, out of 1345 sources, 26 were selected that were most relevant to the topic of our research.&#x0D; Results&#x0D; It has been established that the problem of increasing the level of professionalism in any type of activity, including in the humanitarian professions, requires high levels of health and certain psychophysiological properties and characteristics of thinking. In this regard, physical education at universities should combine physical training and, psychological, and intellectual development of students. Certain features in the processes of higher nervous activity among representatives of humanitarian and technical specialties are shown: humanitarian professions require greater development of the artistic type of thinking, and technical professions require greater development of the logical type of thinking.&#x0D; Conclusions&#x0D; Based on the characteristics of the higher nervous activity of students of humanitarian specialties (the predominance of the artistic type), the following recommendations can be given regarding the use of means and methods of physical education: the use of aerobic-anaerobic exercises that require the mobility of the nervous system in combination with the general endurance of the body. Such exercises include team sports, martial arts, walking or running at a variable pace, gymnastic exercises of various types, and others.

Evaluating the university�s reputation as part of the interaction between the university and the city

Relevance. The growing importance of universities in the process of urban development is associated with the need to improve the reputation of educational institutions, to attract more students, investors and infrastructure development predefines the research relevance.Purpose. The research aims to determine the positive and negative factors of the interaction between the city and the university.Methodology. The research methodology is represented by analysis, statistical method and method of expert evaluations.Results. The research results are expressed in determining the degree of influence on the reputation of Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University processes and directions of interaction between the higher educational institution and the city of Turkestan, as well as the city government. Positive and negative aspects of interaction are described. The educational programs, scientific centres and laboratories created based on the university, which have a positive impact on the reputation of the educational institution, were studied. It is noted that the positive aspects of such interaction are the organization of internships, environmental monitoring, development of science in the region, attracting investors, development of university infrastructure and much more. As part of the study, it was determined that the interaction of higher educational institutions with the city is a mutually beneficial process that contributes to the development of both the university and the city.Conclusions. The results obtained are most important in the context of the development of the Turkestan region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in terms of assessing the positive impact on the development of the Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University and improving its reputation, entailing the formation of new mechanisms for the development of the region. The research results significance lies in determining the most effective areas of interaction between the university and the city, to achieve the improvement of the reputation of the analysed higher educational institution.

РОЛЬ МОЛОДЕЖНОГО НАУЧНОГО ОБЩЕСТВА В СИСТЕМЕ ОРГАНИЗОВАННОЙ НАУЧНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ВЫСШЕГО УЧЕБНОГО ЗАВЕДЕНИЯ МЧС РОССИИ

The article reveals the question of the need for the existence of a youth scientific society as an organizational structure for organizing extracurricular and scientific activities of young scientists and students of a higher educational institution. The paper discusses some aspects of the functioning of the youth scientific society of the university, which have a positive effect not only on students engaged in scientific activities, but also on the whole for the system of training scientific personnel of a higher educational institution.

Thermal comfort inside a gable-roofed metallic shed in a higher educational institution: a case study and detailed analysis

Abstract Central workshop is an integral part of any higher education institution, and it will be generally operated in a gable-roofed metallic shed. The users of the building are affected physiologically and psychologically due to the thermal discomfort conditions caused by improper ventilation. It is necessary to study the cause for discomfort and propose cost and effective methods to mitigate the problem. In this work, the thermal comfort inside a gable-roofed workshop was analyzed, and it was found that the discomfort was predominant from 2 PM to 5 PM. It was predicted that the conduction heat transfer could be reduced upto 55% with the help of passive cooling technique carried out using aluminium bubble wrap. During the life cycle cost study, the aluminium bubble wrap technique was found to be more economical over high-volume low-speed fan. The computer simulation aided in the prediction of overall heat transfer coefficient and conduction heat transfer through wall. The results from numerical study deviated by less than 0.1% when compared with that from the theoretical model.

Rating evaluation and proactive branding of universities as component systems of quality management in the conditions of integration into the international educational space

Relevance. The relevance of the problem investigated in this scientific article is determined by the fact that at the current level of integration into education, methodical approaches to improving systems for rating the results of higher education institutions, as well as forms of proactive branding and positioning in the importance of implementing strategies, are not sufficiently specified.Purpose. The main goal of the scientific article is to form a practical concept for improving systems for evaluating the results of a higher educational institution, substantiating the methods of proactive branding and positioning in the context of integration at the European educational level.Methodology. The following methods were used during the work: analytical, semantic, bibliographic, methods of generalization and systematization, methods of observation, modelling, forecasting and evaluation.Results. The main results are that priority integrative components of proactive branding and positioning of the university have been determined, in particular web resources, place of interested parties, internationalization processes. The effectiveness of mass media influence tools, which encourage certain organizations and target categories of citizens to make decisions regarding the use of educational services in the conditions of competition on the knowledge market, was also thoroughly substantiated and proven. The main criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the training of applicants for a certain specialty and relevant educational programs within the field of knowledge were determined.Conclusions. The practical significance of the study is that it has been proven that the international branding and positioning of the university should become a separate integrative and proactive direction of its scientific, educational and innovative activities. This will make it possible to demonstrate the leadership qualities and uniqueness of leading Ukrainian universities, use new integration approaches, and open new investment and international perspectives. The results obtained can be used by specialists in the field of pedagogy in practice for future research or introduced into the educational process.

Application of mobile games in the formation of health care competence of students of higher educational institutions

A serious game is a type of game that is designed for a primary purpose other than entertainment. Instead, serious games are intended to achieve specific goals, such as education, training, or health promotion. The goal of serious games is to engage players in a way that is both enjoyable and effective in achieving the intended learning or behavior change outcomesю. The article substantiates the importance of mobile games in the formation of personal qualities and health-preserving competence of students of higher educational institutions. The content of such concepts as "motor activity", "health-preserving competence", "game", "gaming activity" was analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the fact that a mobile game should be used to consolidate movements. In the course of the article, the main forms of organization of the motor activity mode of students of higher educational institutions were determined, the influence of games on student development was shown, the role of organizing mobile games was revealed, the importance of mobile games in the life of students of higher educational institutions was conside red, and their pedagogical characteristics were given. The structure of pedagogical guidance with student gaming activities in the educational process of a higher educational institution is presented, and approaches to the classification of mobile games are also described.

The administrative and legal status of a higher educational institution: features and problems

The administrative and legal status of a higher educational institution: features and problems

Innovative technologies and methods in the management of higher education establishment library

The purpose of the article is to analyse and summarise the features of a modern approach to library management in a higher education establishment (HEE) involving the introduction of innovative technologies and methods. The research methodology is based on the use of general scientific and special methods, in particular, analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalisation, and system-structural analysis. Scientific novelty. The essence and typification of library innovations, the goals of software for managing the library of a higher education establishment and the specifics of managing the process of library changes are clarified. The factors influencing the effectiveness of library innovation processes are outlined. Conclusions. Current trends worldwide are determined by the transition of information provision and delivery from traditional models to electronic and web formats. It is determined that the library of a higher education establishment can use artificial intelligence to provide users with alternative educational services. It has been established that the modern approach to library management is to implement innovative technologies and methods that enable the library of a higher education establishment to be efficient, accessible and convenient for users. The advantages of library automation have been identified. Implementing innovative technologies and methods, such as electronic resource management systems, library process automation systems, and electronic document management, enables university libraries to improve access to information and optimise management processes, as well as help predict and respond to changes in user and market needs. It has been established that developing a digital library facilitates the generation of reports that help staff obtain data on document flow. It is determined that the advantages of an integrated library system include increased productivity, reduced operating costs, improved control, improved speed, reduced errors, increased range and efficiency of administration

Parenting Styles, Self-Efficacy and Pornography Addiction: A Correlation Study Among Malaysian Higher Private Educational Institution Students

Parenting styles are essential to meeting children's developmental needs, enhancing their overall life quality, and ensuring they grow up as responsible and competent adults. Pornography addiction has been examined in numerous studies in relation to parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive); however, there is little information available on Malaysian students attending private universities. The current study analysed the correlation between parenting style, self-efficacy, and pornography addiction among 295 private university students. Students were asked to respond to self-administered online questionnaires. The instruments adopted in this study include the Pornography Addiction Screening Tool, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Parental Authority Questionnaire. The findings showed that there are significant relationships between parenting styles, self-efficacy, and pornography addiction. Further analysis of Spearman’s correlation found positive and statistically significant relationships between both fathers’ and mothers’ authoritarian and permissive parenting styles and pornography addiction. The correlation between both fathers’ and mothers’ authoritative parenting styles and pornography addiction was negligible and statistically insignificant. The relationship between fathers’ parenting styles and pornography addiction was weaker compared to mothers’. Self-efficacy had a significant and positive correlation with pornography addiction. This study suggests that parenting styles and self-efficacy are crucial criteria for early psychological growth, with self-efficacy increasing students’ confidence to strive in chosen activities and resist destructive behaviours. Implications for university educators and counsellors, academicians, community leaders, and lawmakers are highlighted to help overcome the growing addiction to pornography among Malaysian youths, particularly at the university level.

Structured studying of geographical names on the example of countries’ names in the modern Chinese language by students of higher educational establishments

The article clarifies necessity for a structured presentation and research of various geographical names using examples of countries’ names by students of international relations’ faculties of higher educational establishments who study the Chinese language and plan to work in international organizations, diplomatic institutions, etc. It is noted that the correct use and spelling of geographical names will be the key to successful negotiations when meeting with partners, speeches at international conferences, supporting effective everyday communication as well. The importance of delineating a clear approach when studying countries’ names in the modern standard Chinese language (putonghua) is determined by the fact that, firstly, in the textbooks and various manuals for learning Chinese, insufficient attention is paid to the interpretation of the meanings of characters - components from which toponymic names are formed; secondly, insufficient number of examples are given in order to trace certain patterns of original transference of countries’ names in Chinese; thirdly, it does not reflect the general system, using which it is possible to simplify and at the same time to improve studying many geographical names. The article focuses on the fact that students of the faculties of international relations as well as students of philological faculties of linguistic higher educational establishments when learning the Chinese language need to have a clear idea of how toponyms are interpreted in order to use them in the future international communication. Exact examples of structured research of countries’ names in Chinese are given and analyzed.

КЛАСИФІКАЦІЯ РІВНІВ МОТИВАЦІЇ ДО НАВЧАННЯ КУРСАНТІВ ВИЩИХ ВІЙСЬКОВИХ НАВЧАЛЬНИХ ЗАКЛАДІВ

The reasons for the decline in motivation to study of a certain category of cadets of higher military educational institutions are determined. Each reason is determined through classical motivation theory, analysis of statistical studies conducted in various higher education institutions, observations of personal priorities, goals, and traits of a cadet, the level of initial learning skills and basic knowledge, and the reasons for choosing a particular educational institution. Levels of motivation for learning are proposed and justified for cadets considering the specific conditions of the higher military educational institution.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРОЄКТНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ У ПРОЦЕСІ ЇХ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ В ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article deals with the problem of identifying the specific features of the formation of future specialists’ project competence in the process of their professional training at establishments of higher education. Various approaches to defining the concept of the “project competence” are revealed. The actual working definition of this term is formulated: a future specialist’s project competence is an integrative characteristic of a personality, which is manifested in students’ readiness for project activities and their use of knowledge, abilities and skills necessary for conducting effective project activities. In addition, it is stated that the formed future specialist’s project competence should contribute to his/her successful participation in the life of professional communities and associations. Attention is focused on the fact that the basis for the formation of the project competence is the project method of education. The project method is perceived as a set of such conditions and situations, within which the educational goals and the goals of professional training are achieved in the form of projects by students. The author of the article singled out a number of advantages of project activities over other methods of education. In particular, it is stated that project activities has an interdisciplinary nature. It is also emphasized that the use of technology of project activities contributes to the actualization of students’ professional interests, inclusion of the presented task in the context of future professional activities. In addition, the technology of project activities leads to students’ professional self-determination. The article highlights the main components of a future specialist’s project competence: motivational-and-value, cognitive, operational-and-activity. Each of the listed components includes knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is concluded that a future specialist’s formed project competence is one of the indicators of a competitive specialist’s personal and professional development and acts mainly as students’ readiness for project activities not only in the process of studying at an establishment of higher education, but also in professional activities.

Brand Reputation Management in a Chinese Higher Educational Institution

Brand reputation management is of increasing importance in the highly competitive landscape of higher education institutions, particularly in the context of Chinese culture. This study explores the challenges and strategies related to managing brand reputation in a Chinese higher educational institution. It highlights the significance of brand reputation in attracting students, faculty, and external support, making it a critical aspect for these institutions. Drawing on the Reputation Quotient Model, this research examines reputation in terms of innovation, workplace culture, social responsibility, financial performance, emotional appeal, and products and services. It also explores the interplay between brand association, brand identity, and the overall quality of academic services and how these factors affect the perception of the institution. The study's findings reveal that the perceived quality, brand association, and brand identity play pivotal roles in shaping the brand reputation management of Chinese higher education institutions. The research provides valuable insights for institutions to enhance their brand management strategies, thus attracting and retaining high-quality faculty and students while fostering engagement with stakeholders and alumni. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for institutions to balance global and local perspectives to maintain brand relevance and reputation in the competitive higher education market. Ultimately, the study underscores the critical role brand reputation plays in the success of higher education institutions in China.