Teaching Faculty Members Research Articles

Relationship between Openness Personality Trait and Talent Management of University Faculty: Mediating Role of Avoiding Conflict Management strategy

This study aim was to investigate the relationship between personality traits and talent management of university faculty with a specific focus on the mediating role of conflict management strategies. The objectives of the study were (1) To analyze the relationship of conflict management strategies and talent management of university faculty. (2) To analyze the relationship between conflict management strategies and personality traits. (3) To examine the relationship between personality traits and Talent management with mediating role conflict management strategy. To achieve all objectives researcher developed self-developed research questionnaire. Population of the study was consisting of 741 teaching faculty members in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. There were 375 teaching faculty members as a sample of study in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Samples of university faculty members were selected by using a Proportionate random sampling technique. The Cronbach's Alpha formula was employed to determine the instrument's reliability, and SPSS was used for analyzing the gathered data. The research on the relationship between personality traits and talent management of university faculty, with the mediating role of conflict management strategies, was important implications for universities seeking to improve the performance and success.

Enhancing Student Engagement in Electronic Platforms: E-Gallery Walk

The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most challenging situations that affected all aspects of humans’ life including education and active face to face teaching and learning methods. Engaging learners in the teaching and learning process, teaching faculty members, and employing technologies to enhance teaching and learning requires adapting instructional methods based on diverse situations, especially in crises and force majeure. This study was an attempt to design and implement an electronic gallery-walk (e-gallery-walk) based on Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction. A teacher training e-course was designed, developed, and implemented during COVID-19 era at the Center of Pedagogical Training and Academic Development at Hawler Medical University, Iraq. Moreover, for the purposes of this study different formative assessment tools were designed and implemented. Thirty-eight MSc and PhD graduates from different medical specialties who were university instructors participated in this study and their learning was assessed via the designed assessment tools. This hands-on-experience indicates that a carefully designed and implemented e-gallery walk enhances student-centered activity in an online faculty development program. This approach by improving student engagement results in more meaningful discussion and peer instruction. The e-gallery walk gives teachers and students a valuable experience of using technological advances and digital tools to modify face-to-face activities. These tools ensure successful teaching and learning practice in critical conditions when remote activities are deemed necessary. The study findings indicate that peer and teacher immediate feedback is highly influential on the quality of teaching and learning and a modified e-gallery walk could be a suitable choice to improve the process in virtual settings.

Student Engagement and the Role of Technology

This paper examines our collective exploratory research on Anthropology and Sociology students at Concordia University. As teaching faculty members at Concordia, we have all observed a significant shift in our student population over the past fifteen years. They appear to be more detached and less involved in their studies, a phenomenon that has piqued our collective curiosity. Our first insight into the possible reasons behind this shift came from Rob Beamish’s The Promise of Sociology (2010), where he explored the relationship between technology and knowledge. Inspired by Beamish, we sought to understand the relationship between technology and students’ performance. At the beginning of this research, we never imagined that the world would be under lockdown because of a pandemic (2020–2022) and forced to rely on technology; anyone teaching at the height of COVID-19 was obligated to use technology, which makes Beamish’s argument an even more relevant place to start. Lastly, we delved into the potential impact of technology on students’ health.

Workplace Spirituality: A Catalyst for Job Satisfaction? Exploring Cultural and Gender Contingencies

Work-Place spirituality is on the fast track and those days are gone when scholars face problem in defining the same. Spirituality has deep relation with personality and all the linked abstracts with personality are in lab with workplace spirituality at current time. This study is one of the case of that chain where spirituality is observed with job satisfaction, organizational culture and role of gender. The method for gathering the data was stratified random sampling. 457 replies were obtained from 500 teaching faculty members at several universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, who were given an approved questionnaire. AMOS and SPSS Package-21 have been used to find analytical results. The tool's validity and dependability were guaranteed. Values for the model fit index were confirmed. The study has shown and analyzed the model's path coefficient with and without moderating and interaction factors. It was discovered that Work-place Spirituality has encouraging behavior for job satisfaction of the employee and organizational culture further enhance the behavior while gender is unaware about the behavior of WPS. The study's role in literature and industry has been defined. At the completion of this inquiry, there are limitations and recommendations based on the findings.

Fragrance Your Organization and Work Life with Spiritual Flavor

Human behaviors have historically been thought to be the main drivers of organizational development. The focus of the day is on WPS, who exhibit charismatic traits, in order to improve organizational behaviors. The study's focus was on workplace spirituality (WPS), its relationship to organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), and the moderating role that organizational culture (OCl) plays. The method for gathering data was stratified random sampling. Four hundred and fifty-seven replies to an approved questionnaire that was sent to five hundred (500) teaching faculty members at various universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, were obtained. AMOS Package-21 and SPSS have been used to find analytical results. The tool's validity and dependability were guaranteed. Every model fit index value was verified. The model's path coefficient has been illustrated and discussed, both with and without moderating and interaction variables. It was discovered that organizational culture plays a moderating effect in OCB and has a direct impact on WPS. The study's role in literature and industries defines its theoretical and practical implications. At the conclusion of this investigation, there are limitations and recommendations based on the findings.

Validation of A 3D-printed simulator for training in endoscopic injection of bulking agent for vesicoureteral reflux: a pilot study

BackgroundSimulation-based training plays a significant role in surgical education, especially in minimally invasive pediatric surgery and urology. This study aimed to evaluate a novel 3D-printed model as training tool for endoscopic injection of bulking agent.MethodsForty-three attendees and ten teaching faculty members were invited to complete a post hoc questionnaire after completing training sessions using the Fish Tank Simulation Model (FTSM). The survey consisted of a 7-question 5-point Likert scale to assess the model’s realism (face validity) and its effectiveness as training tool (content validity).ResultsRegarding the training status, 20/53 (37.7%) participants were fellow and/or specialist in pediatric surgery and 33/53 (62.3%) were surgeons in training. Their level of confidence in endoscopic injection procedure was defined as novice (< 10 procedures per year) in 33/53 (62.3%), intermediate (10–20 procedures per year) in 10/53 (18.9%), and expert (> 20 procedures per year) in 10/53 (18.9%). Regarding both face validity and content validity assessments, no statistically significant differences were found between scores given by novice vs intermediate/expert groups. Similarly, no statistically significant differences emerged between scores given by participant vs faculty groups assessing the content validity of the FTSM. The FTSM was considered a good teaching tool for beginners by 44/53 (83%) and for pediatric surgeons/urologists by 38/53 (71.7%).ConclusionsThe 3D-printed Fish Tank Simulation Model proved to be a valuable, high-fidelity, easily accessible, cost-effective, hygienic, and domestic-use training tool for pediatric surgeons/urologists conducting the procedure. The model’s user-friendly design and realistic environment enhanced learning opportunities for trainees, regardless of their experience level or training status. Nevertheless, further development is necessary, particularly in enhancing the realism of the ureteral hiatus and reproducing more complex anatomy, to make it beneficial for the training of advanced surgeons.

Unveiling the role of emotional intelligence as a mediator between digital leadership and employee cynicism: a study in the private higher educational institutes

Purpose Leaders’ capacity to execute innovative and inspiring activities significantly impacts whether educational institutions succeed or fail. This paper aims to explore the gap in how digital leadership (DL) affects employee cynicism (EMPC) and emotional intelligence (EI). In addition, the moderating impact of EI on the association between DL and EMPC is examined in this study. Design/methodology/approach The researchers have used a quantitative approach based on cross-sectional data technique. This study examines the effects of DL at Pakistani private universities. All the teaching faculty of Pakistan’s private higher educational institutes like universities were the population of the study. While using random sampling, data were gathered from teaching faculty members of such universities. Hence, 366 usable cases were found usable for final data analysis. This study performed the path analysis through the Analysis of Moment Structures in structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings Results confirmed that the positive impact of DL among teaching faculty in private universities in Pakistan depends on the EMPC and EI. Overall, the findings are according to the estimates. SEM evaluates that DL significantly correlates with EMPC and EI. On the contrary, EI also significantly impacts EMPC. Furthermore, findings describe that EI significantly mediates the relationship between DL and EMPC. Practical implications Based on the research findings, the current issues about how DL can enhance the EMPC and EI in the private educational sector are addressed. It has been explored that academic leaders must demonstrate the techniques that build up strong EI among the teaching faculty to maintain a positive EMPC. The study results offer policymakers and academic authorities significant guidance who embrace technology and will effectively lead their educational institute to acquire educational resources to enhance student engagement and learning. It has also been found that the institutes are significantly impacted by DL, by the behavior and attitude of employees, managers and representatives, eventually. The employees’ attitude is majorly known as one reason that affects their productivity. Hence, this study can be found beneficial in establishing a supportive environment and identifying the leaders’ EI, which can reduce the issues of EMPC. Originality/value The findings of the study indicate that private educational institutes need to focus on enhancing the EI of their teaching faculty and give importance to faculty members’ abilities to deal with the new digital techniques to improve their effectiveness in terms of teaching methodology and maintaining the teacher-student relationship. According to the researchers’ knowledge, very few studies have examined the connection between DL, EMPC and EI. However, the association between DL and EMPC is examined for the first time in a specific Asian context, namely in Pakistan, with the mediating effect of EI. Therefore, understanding the effects of cynicisms will be a valuable addition to existing literature.

Uneven internationalisation of higher education in the European Union: a case study of two universities in Czechia and Slovakia

AbstractThis article presents the rationale for having a symposium on internationalisation of higher education (IHE) and introduces the collection of articles. It details examples of two universities from Central Europe to illustrate uneven development in internationalisation, including the achievements in and barriers of internationalisation. The paper sets these examples into the context of existing publications on IHE and suggests that teaching faculty members are key for enhancing internationalisation, in particular their teaching abilities and commitment to support internationalisation. It warns that IHE may divide Europe into two profoundly different parts, contrary to the expectation of policy makers and experts. It concludes by recommending academic development as an effective way to increase academic teachers’ competences and willingness to advance internationalisation in higher education.

Career Goal Setting Knowledge and Practices among Mid-West University Students

This study examines Mid-West University student's career goal setting knowledge and practices among Mid-West University students. Main objective of the research is to assess and describe MU student's knowledge and real life practices in the course of their career goal setting efforts and getting desired success. Thematic analysis associated with qualitative approach was used to analyze qualitative data derived from students studying at Mid-West University School of Management (MUSOM), Central Campus of Education and Central Campus of Humanities and Social Sciences. To explore and describe the ways students perceive career goal setting process, experience faculty member's teaching, view linkage between courses and career, importance of hearing parents, conducting internship, ideological influence, pressure, and network in terms of shaping career path. 220 graduates were asked questions related to career goal setting and practices via email and group interview. Six themes were generated from the data collected through the purposive sampling. 20 students were provided the list of questions for collection of more comprehensive information and 200 students were provided just list of activities they could use when developing career goal. The interpreted data offers the conclusion that graduates lacked analytical skill to contextualize their understanding. But they clearly understood different activities such as seminar, presentation, workshop, research, networking, planning and developing communication and leadership skills, and continued reading for making them aware of developing relevant career goal and achieving practical outcomes.

Design, implementation and evaluation of e-learning program for common diseases to smartphone-based medical students: at a developing university

ObjectiveMobile-based educational software offers a wealth of resources that can foster the growth of learners and facilitate the creation of an interactive learning environment. This environment encourages both students and instructors to engage in exploration and the examination of various medical issues. The objective of this study is to design, implement, and evaluate an electronic educational program focused on common medical conditions, specifically tailored for medical students and accessible through mobile phones.MethodThe study was conducted following an action research approach, which comprised four key stages: needs assessment, application design, training, and evaluation. This research took place at the Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences’ Medical School. In the needs assessment phase, a formal survey was distributed to the teaching faculty members, requesting them to identify diseases and medical issues of high importance for medical interns’ education that were suitable for virtual teaching. Each faculty member was asked to prioritize a minimum of three and a maximum of seven cases. Subsequently, 10 faculty members from various departments completed the survey, leading to the identification of 47 common diseases after eliminating duplicates. These 47 cases were then presented to 30 medical interns, who were asked to select the 20 most significant cases. The 20 diseases with the highest statistical frequency were selected for further development due to resource constraints. The mobile application was developed for the Android platform using the Java programming language and the Android Studio development environment. To assess the application’s effectiveness from the students’ perspective, a questionnaire was designed, encompassing 25 questions across five domains: satisfaction, performance, learning, usability, and educational effectiveness. The questionnaire employed a Likert scale, with response options ranging from ‘completely disagree’ to ‘completely agree,’ scored from 1 to 5. One hundred medical interns and trainees were invited to participate in the evaluation, with 92 of them completing the questionnaires.ResultsThe findings revealed a significant disparity in the average scores between students who underwent traditional teaching methods and those who engaged in mobile-based app-assisted education. This discrepancy was statistically significant across all three examined components.ConclusionMobile-based learning represents a burgeoning educational approach with profound implications for healthcare education and the enhancement of patient care quality. The widespread integration of mobile phones into the educational framework offers a flexible teaching paradigm, fostering the potential for continuous lifelong learning.

The Impact of E-learning on the Feeling of Job Alienation among Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities

The purpose of this study to identify the impact of E-learning on the feeling of job alienation among faculty members in public and private Jordanian universities. The study community consisted of faculty members in all Jordanian university, where 498 questionnaires were analyzed. The descriptive-analytical approach was applied and the results were analyzed by statistical methods, the results of the study showed that there is a negative and statistically significant effect of E-learning on the extent to which faculty members feel job alienation, and that the rate of applying E-learning was at a medium degree, and the degree of faculty members’ feeling of job alienation was also at a medium degree. The study recommended not relying on E-learning completely, except in emergency cases, and limiting E-learning to some subjects, as the results showed that students' educational attainment was low, and the study recommended paying attention to the infrastructure of E-learning. The study dealt with a topic that the previous studies did not clearly address, and there is a paucity of studies that dealt with the subject of the study. which is the effect of e-learning on the feeling of job alienation among faculty members. These results may direct some researchers to conduct further studies on the impact of e-learning on the desire and effectiveness of faculty members in teaching.

The reality of application the administrative governance at King Abdulaziz University from point of view of teaching faculty members

هدف البحث إلى التعرف على واقع تطبيق الحوكمة الإدارية المتمثلة في أبعاد: (الشفافية، والمساءلة، والمشاركة) في جامعة الملك عبد العزيز من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس فيها. واعتمدت الباحثة على المنهج الوصفي المسحي، واستخدمت "الاستبانة" أداةً لجمع البيانات، إذ طُبِّقت على عينة عشوائية بلغ عددها (83) فردًا من أعضاء هيئة تدريس بجامعة الملك عبد العزيز، وهي تمثل ما نسبته (1.4%) من المجتمع الأصلي. وتوصلت نتائج البحث إلى: أن درجة تطبيق الحوكمة الإدارية في جامعة الملك عبد العزيز من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس جاءت متوسطة في جميع الأبعاد محل البحث، وأظهرت النتائج وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية لدرجة تطبيق الحوكمة الإدارية في جميع الأبعاد، تُعزى لمتغير النوع لصالح الإناث، كما أظهرت وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية لدرجة تطبيق الحوكمة الإدارية في بُعدي المساءلة والمشاركة، تُعزى لمتغير الدرجة العلمية لصالح عضو هيئة تدريس محاضر في جميع الأبعاد ما عدا بُعد الشفافية. وخلُص البحث إلى عدة توصيات، أهمها: إنشاء وحدة للحوكمة الإدارية في جامعة الملك عبد العزيز تعمل على تطوير ومراجعة أنظمة الحوكمة في قطاعات الجامعة ومتابعة تطبيقها.

Exploring Changes in Epistemological Beliefs and Beliefs about Teaching and Learning: A Mix-Method Study among Chinese Teachers in Transnational Higher Education Institutions

When teachers engage in transnational higher education, exposure can challenge their existing beliefs and expand their understanding of effective pedagogical approaches. Collaborative teaching can influence teachers’ beliefs through collaboration and interactions. Thus, this study investigated changes in Chinese university teachers’ epistemological beliefs and beliefs about teaching and learning by addressing the following research questions: Are there any changes across time in beliefs about epistemology, learning, and teaching among teaching faculty members working in transnational higher education (TNHE)? To what extent do epistemological beliefs and beliefs about teaching change among teaching faculty members working in TNHE? Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used during the 2018–2022 academic years. A paired sample t-test revealed significant improvements in constructivist teaching (CT), innate ability (IA), and authority knowledge (AK). The semi-structured group interviews provided supporting evidence. The findings demonstrate that sharing and collaboration can promote changes in teachers’ epistemological beliefs and their beliefs about teaching and learning. Chinese teachers tend to develop more constructivist and student-centered beliefs after working with foreign colleagues. Transnational faculty collaboration promotes professional growth and diverse thoughts. By using mix-method examination of teachers’ epistemological and pedagogical beliefs within the TNHE context, this study provides empirical evidence supporting the development of tailored professional development opportunities.

Knowledge, Awareness, and Interest in Forensic Odontology Among the Dental Teaching Staffs in the Dental Colleges of Jharkhand.

Forensic dentistry is a subspecialty of forensic science that handles, examines, and presents evidence from teeth in the most ethical manner possible. In addition to doing research, forensic odontology (FO) entails managing, examining, assessing, and presenting evidence from dentistry in civil or criminal investigations. In these circumstances, the forensic odontologist aids the court system by reviewing the dental findings. The present investigation was carried out to assess the dental faculty member's awareness, interest, and knowledge of FO at dental educational institutions in Jharkhand, India. The sample size calculation assumes a simple random sampling technique and a large population size using the formula E=sqrt((Z^2*p*(1-p))/n).A total of 102 dental teachingfaculty members from diverse dental specialties participated in the survey. Utilizing a validated questionnaire that was sent directly after receiving approval from the institutional ethics committee in January 2023, data were gathered in a tailored manner. The questionnaireincluded 12 questions to gauge the dental teachingfaculty members' awareness, knowledge, and interest in FO. Closed-ended questions were included. The outcomes were computed using a percentage system. In this study, 95% of study participants agreed with the fact that teeth are a possible source of DNA, while 5% were unaware of this fact. 68% of study participants said that visual examination constitutes the initial stage in the identification process for unidentified bodies while 8% of study participants said that DNA fingerprinting constitutes the initial stage in the identification process for unidentified bodies. However, 8% of study participants didn't know anything about this aspect. 72% of dental teaching faculty members agreed to the fact that Barr bodies should be used to determine sex. 89% of study participants responded positively to the question"Can teeth or enamel serve as a tool for determining age?" 11% of study participants did not know that teeth or enamel can serve as a tool for determining age. 41% of study participants had the correct information that FO instruction for bachelor of dental surgery (BDS) students takes place and, as per Dental Council of India (DCI) standards, should be given in both BDS second and third years. The results of the current survey provided information on FO practices among Jharkhand dental institutes' dental faculty. The poll revealed that they have the necessary information, which they must have learned either while studying, participating in continuing dental education, or teaching.

Assessment Practices of Learning Outcomes of Postgraduate Students in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at College of Health Sciences at Addis Ababa University: Student and Faculty Perspectives.

Higher education institutions are under increasing pressure to respond to societal needs which has in turn led to changes in the type of knowledge, competencies, and skills required from learners. Assessment of student learning outcomes is the most powerful educational tool for guiding effective learning. In Ethiopia, studies are scarce on assessment practices of learning outcomes of postgraduate students in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. This study investigated the assessment practices of learning outcomes of postgraduate students pursuing studies in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences at the College of Health Sciences of Addis Ababa University. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using structured questionnaires administered to postgraduate students and teaching faculty members in 13 MSc programs in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences at the College of Health Sciences of Addis Ababa University. About 300 postgraduate and teaching faculty members were recruited with purposive sampling. The data collected included assessment methods, types of test items, and student preferences on assessment formats. Data were analyzed using quantitative approaches, descriptive statistics, and parametric tests. The study indicated that several assessment strategies and test items were practiced without a significant difference across fields of study. Regular attendance, oral questioning, quiz, group and individual assignments, seminar presentations, mid-term tests, and final written examination were commonly practiced assessment formats, while short question and long question essays were the most commonly used test items. However, students were not commonly assessed for skills and attitude. The students indicated they mostly preferred short essay questions, followed by practical-based examinations, long essay questions, and oral examination. The study identified several challenges to continuous assessment. Practice of assessing students' learning outcomes involves multiple methods focusing on assessing mainly knowledge; however, the assessment of skills appears inadequate, and several challenges appear to be hindering implementation of continuous assessment.

Assessing the online teaching readiness of faculty member

PurposeThis study aims to investigate how online teaching of faculty members is affected by technological readiness (TR) of using online teaching platforms. The study sheds light on how many faculty members were ready to use different online platforms during COVID-19 period.Design/methodology/approachThis study used TR measures to determine the impact of optimism regarding the perceived usefulness and ease of usage, impact of innovativeness in terms of perceived usability and ease of use, the influence of discomfort on perceived usefulness and ease of usage, the effect of uncertainty on perceived usefulness and ease of use and the influence of perceived usefulness and ease of use on behavior. An online questionnaire survey was conducted among 255 faculty members of different private universities of Bangladesh. The sample was chosen based on a convenience method. The responses were analyzed using partial least square (PLS) approach with the help of software Smart PLS 3.FindingsThe finding supported all of the hypotheses except that discomfort and insecurity have a positive relationship with ease of use and usefulness.Research limitations/implicationsThe study will help faculty members in developing their competency in using technologies in their pedagogy. Also, this study will provide some guidelines to the university management in developing adequate technological infrastructure to aid teaching.Practical implicationsThe aim of the study was to investigate the faculty members' readiness level with respect to online teaching. The technology assessment model (TAM) was used to determine the readiness index. The study intended to validate the hypotheses regarding the extent to which the faculty members perceived that TAM factors affect Ease of Use and Usefulness of online teaching. Also, this research analyzed the perception of faculty members that Ease of Using online teaching affects its Usefulness. Lastly, the study examined how their perception of Ease of Use and Usefulness affect Intention to Use online as a mode of teaching. It was found from the study that each of the TAM factors, Optimism, Innovativeness, Insecurity and Discomfort has positive and significant contribution on the Ease of Use. On the other hand, Optimism, Innovativeness, Insecurity and Discomfort have positive and significant contributions on the Usefulness. The study also revealed that Ease of Use has positive and significant contribution on the Usefulness. Lastly, it was found that Ease of Use and Usefulness have positive and significant contribution on the Intention to use. Teaching remotely is still a novel concept, and it is more difficult for people who have not done it before. Many teachers became burned out as a result of trying to adjust to new teaching methods, especially after the lockdown began. They were having a difficult time since there was so much ambiguity. When a teacher is well-versed in communication tools, it can improve learning efficiency. When they are properly trained, deploying engaging features of virtual learning, such as audio-visual lessons, quizzes, and so on, becomes simple, and students become eager to learn more. Teachers can plan their classes, prepare and master technology and create innovative and stimulating discussion topics (Mishra et al., 2020). They need to utilize a variety of technological options. They can rehearse virtual classroom management with colleagues if they face any difficulty. All of the aforementioned abilities can be honed with the assistance of an integrated academic system. Teachers can be trained by educational institutions to ensure a smooth learning process through the use of ICT (information and communication technologies) (Scherer et al., 2021; Mishra et al., 2020). The training will assist teachers in efficiently taking online classes. Institutions should ensure that teachers are well-suited to teach online and are skilled at keeping students engaged during remote learning. To make every chapter engaging, aspects such as videos, slides, images and digital copies of books and workbooks can be used. This allows students to receive personalized support and counseling in order to maintain their motivation (Sahu et al., 2022; Lapitan et al., 2021). Every other day, group doubt resolution classes ensure that there are no gaps in learning (Lapitan et al., 2021). All teachers require is a digital mindset, the appropriate tools and a committed approach (Sahu et al., 2022). If teachers can hold their students' attention, they can easily deliver an effective learning experience (Lapitan et al., 2021).Originality/valueThis study was conducted to identify technological preparedness of faculty members of private universities in Bangladesh during COVID-19 period. Some studies were there to assess such kind of preparedness but none of those used TAM and technology readiness model either in isolation or in combination. Also, this paper focused on teachers' readiness in contrast to students' readiness specific to private universities.

A Survey to Assess Awareness and Knowledge on the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry among Dental Teaching Faculty from Various Dental Colleges across India

Aim: The aim of present study was intended to assess the dental teaching faculty of various dental colleges across India were how much aware and know about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)in Dentistry.&#x0D; Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed using a pre-designed questionnaire through various social media.&#x0D; Place and Duration of Study: Through e-mails, and Whats App, the Questionnaire was sent to the participants of various dental colleges across India from 6th February 2023 to 31st March 2023.&#x0D; Methodology: Validated and pre-tested questionnaire was used and sent to dental teaching faculty of various dental institutions across India. A total of 407 responses were received. The received data was entered in Microsoft Excel sheet. Descriptive Statistical Analysis was done by using IBM SPSS version 26.&#x0D; Results: A total of 407 faculty members participated. Associate Professors/Readers stood in first place (149) and the least participation from Assistant Professors/Senior Lecturers (43). Gender wise males are dominated (217) than females (190). 42.4% of Professors were aware about the applications of AI already using in Dentistry and 93.9% of the participants of the opinion that in the future, AI is threat for the dentists.&#x0D; Conclusion: Almost all the participants expressed their opinion on AI based treatment which will be accepted by the patients and all the teaching faculty members knows about the latest advances of AI in dentistry.

Validation of a three-dimensionally printed simulator for training in endoscopic sinonasal surgery.

The ability to incorporate different materials in the construction of 3-D printed models has resulted in the ability to mimic a variety of anatomical structures such as cartilage, mucosa and bone. The aim of this study was to evaluate the face and content validities of a model as a training tool for endoscopic sinus surgery. Twenty-six delegates and ten teaching faculty members were invited to complete a post-hoc questionnaire survey. The survey consisted of a 22-question 5-point Likert scale to assess the model's realism (face validity) and its effectiveness as a training tool (content validity). Over 80% of the delegates agreed or strongly agreed that the appearance of anatomical structures within the model was realistic and mimicked actual sinus anatomy. In addition, a similar proportion agreed or strongly agreed that the application of instruments on the composite materials of the model realistically mimicked bone. All faculty agreed that the model was useful to develop hand-eye coordination and was a useful training tool for endoscopic sinus surgery. Overall, the sinus model received high scores regarding its use for training surgeons, especially to develop camera and instrument handling skills. The results of this study suggest that otolaryngology doctors in their early or intermediate stage of training would benefit most from a clinical-based modular programme. The model requires further development in areas such as the realism of mucosa, incorporation of sinonasal pathology and having more complex anatomy to be useful for the training of more advanced surgeons.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PERFORMANCE OF FACULTY MEMBERS WORKING ON TENURE TRACK SYSTEM AND BASIC PAY SCALE SYSTEM

Education is one of the drivers of economy and the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) as knowledge contributors to the nation’s economy is significant. Educational organizations being service organizations quality of service depends directly on the capability, commitment, and motivation of faculty who provide it and ensuring quality is a challenge for education managers. One method of ensuring quality is by assessing the performance of faculty and ranking them based on their performance against set standards-Academic Performance Indicators. Teachers of modern education system have to carry out multiple tasks- administrative, teaching, research, Services.This blend descriptive comparative study in the domain of quantitative research approach was aimed to describe the two independent variables, TTS and BPS with a third variable performance of the faculty members in teaching, research publication and services outreach program. The objectives of the study were to identify the difference between teaching performance, research publications and service outreach program of TTS and BPS faculty members. Faculty of public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan was the population of the study. Multistage Stratified random sampling was used to select a sample of 370 faculties and 1110 Graduate students from the Social Sciences and Basic Sciences from randomly selected universities. And data have been collected through questionnaires. Statistical analyses were done by employing t-tests, ANOVA through SPSS.

Analyzing the Managerial Skills of Heads of Teaching Departments at Public Sector Universities of Malakand Division

The knowledge, competencies and managerial skills of manager plays important role in the success of an organization. The purpose of this study was to analyse the managerial skills of heads of teaching departments at public sector universities of Malakand division. The population of the study consisted of 69 heads and 484 faculty members in three public sector universities of Malakand division. Through stratified random sampling 45 heads and 210 faculty members were selected as sample of the study. A self-constructed questionnaire consisted of 21 Likert type items were used to collect the data from the respondents. The responses of the heads of departments were crossed checked trough faculty members responses. The reliability of the questionnaire was established through Cronbach’s alpha and found 0.83. Data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that heads of teaching departments’ managerial skills were ranging from average to high level. A significant differences were found between the perceptions of heads of teaching departments and faculty members regarding interpersonal, informational and decisional skills. Gender, age, academic qualification and administrative experience have no significant effect on managerial skills of heads of teaching departments. The study recommended that Higher Education Commission and university management must arrange capacity building programmes for heads of teaching departments to enhance their interpersonal, informational and decisional skills before appointing them as head of teaching department. Seminars, workshops and refresher courses may be worthwhile strategies to increase the managerial skills of heads of teaching departments.