Application In Higher Education Research Articles

Evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and assessment in education: A bibliometric analysis

The rapid evolution of digital technologies and computer sciences is ushering society into a technologically driven future where machines continually advance to meet human needs and enhance their own intelligence. Among these groundbreaking innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a cornerstone technology with far-reaching implications. This study undertakes a bibliometric review to investigate contemporary AI and assessment topics in education, aiming to delineate its evolving scope. The Web of Science Databases provided the articles for analysis, spanning from 1994 to September 2023. The study seeks to address research questions about prominent publication years, authors, countries, universities, journals, citation topics, and highly cited articles. The study’s findings illuminate the dynamic nature of AI in educational assessment research, with AI firmly establishing itself as a vital component of education. The study underscores global collaboration, anticipates emerging technologies, and highlights pedagogical implications. Prominent trends emphasize machine learning, Chat GPT, and their application in higher education and medical education, affirming AI's transformative potential. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge the limitations of this study, including data currency and the evolving nature of AI in education. Nonetheless, AI applications are poised to remain a prominent concern in educational technology for the foreseeable future, promising innovative solutions and insights.

The Concept of Japanese Culture in Lean Production of the Toyota Automobile Company: Its Scientific Development and Application in Higher Education and Agriculture

The purpose of the article is to create a scientific theory of lean production of goods and services (the theory of thrift), from the perspective of Japanese culture which is applicable in higher education and agriculture. Currently, a new technological way is being formed. One of the key concepts of this technological way will be the scientific theory of lean manufacturing, which can be created based on the analysis of the practice of lean manufacturing of the Toyota automobile company. The analysis of the directions of crisis management indicates the growing relevance of the introduction of lean manufacturing of goods and services in all new areas of activity, in particular in higher education and agriculture as a part of Japanese culture. However, fragmentary implementation of lean manufacturing ideas can be inefficient. This necessitates the development of the concept and content of the general theory of lean production of goods and services in higher education and agriculture. The article describes the functions, roles, and structural elements of the general theory of lean production of goods and services, a conceptual approach to the introduction of lean production of goods and services in higher education and agriculture as a part of Japanese culture is being formed.

Investigation of student experiences with ChatGPT-supported online learning applications in higher education

The purpose of this study was to determine university students' experiences with the use of ChatGPT in online courses. The sample consisted of 84 associate degree students from a state university in Turkey. A multi-method approach was used in the study. Although quantitative data were collected using the Chatbot Usability Scale, qualitative data were collected using a semi-structured interview form that we developed. The data were analysed using descriptive and content analysis methods. According to the findings, ChatGPT exhibits advantages such as a user-friendly interface and fast, concise, relevant responses. Moreover, emphasizing its contribution to the learning process, the information provided was sufficient and topic-oriented. The understandability of the chatbot’s functions and the clarity of their communication were emphasized. However, there are disadvantages such as performance issues, frequency of errors and the risk of providing misleading information. Concerns have also been raised about the potential difficulties chatbots may face in ambiguous conversations and providing insufficient information on privacy issues. In conclusion, ChatGPT is recognised as a potentially valuable tool in education based on positive usability impressions; however, more research is needed for its safe use. Implications for practice or policy Based on positive usability impressions, students and instructors can use ChatGPT to support educational activities. ChatGPT can promote and enhance students' personalised learning experiences. ChatGPT can be used in all higher education courses. Users should be cautious about the accuracy and reliability of the answers provided by ChatGPT. Decision-makers should take precautions against risks such as privacy, ethics, confidentiality and security that may arise from using artificial intelligence in education.

A Task-based learning application in Higher Education, for future teachers of primary and preschool education

Task-based learning is a technique often applied in language classes to enhance language acquisition in learners. We show that the same method has several benefits when applied to other subject of learning, having a very formative component by being a student-centered technique. The present study was conducted with high education undergraduate students studying didactics of mathematics, in the program that prepares teachers for primary and kindergarten education. By conducting various tasks, students have perceived the importance of the subject, have constructed applications that can be used in the teaching activity and have discussed which teaching methods are best applied in the topics that are taught in primary and preschool education. The finds show that tasks are enjoyable, well perceived by students, engaged multiple emotions and developed much needed skills for a 21st century teacher. In addition, by working in groups, discussing the best way to conduct tasks, motivation can be boosted and support the learning processes.

Career prospects in learning Chinese in the Kyrgyz Republic

Relevance. The development of career prospects is an important issue in the process of educational and professional training of students of all specialities. In this context, learning the Chinese language by higher education applicants is of particular relevance due to the expansion and strengthening of educational interaction between the Kyrgyz Republic and China.Purpose. A goal was developed, which was to investigate the influence of students� Chinese language skills on their level of competitiveness in the modern labour market and career prospects.Methodology. The study used the methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, deduction, abstraction, and generalisation.Results. As a result, the main advantages of acquiring Chinese language skills by future specialists and the possibility of using it in professional activities were established. Special attention in the paper was paid to the current state of ensuring the teaching of this language in universities of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result, the areas based on which students develop knowledge of the Chinese language were established. The paper proposed methods to increase the efficiency of this process, through the introduction of double diplomas and special bilateral training programmes. In addition, the main advantages of students learning Chinese were revealed, both in the context of future employment and improving the level of professional competence in general. As a result, it was found that the development of proficiency in this language has a direct impact on the expansion of the career prospects of a future specialist.Conclusions. Based on the conclusions obtained in the study, it is advisable to use them in the design of curricula for the Chinese language in universities of the Kyrgyz Republic, which do not have this academic discipline.

Assessing student-perceived impact of using artificial intelligence tools: Construction of a synthetic index of application in higher education

Assessing student-perceived impact of using artificial intelligence tools: Construction of a synthetic index of application in higher education

University teachers' perceptions of AI integration: Insights from a qualitative focus group study

The relationship between education and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important, both from the perspective of educators and students, as AI technologies offer many opportunities to improve educational processes. The research aimed to map the use of AI tools from the point of view of the lecturers at a technical institution of higher education. The methodology of the research is a focus group discussion in which we asked N=12 people about their experiences, opinions, and insights related to the educational application of AI. The research results highlighted the advantages of AI tools in the educational process and in replacing written exams, but also pointed out possible disadvantages such as the unreliability factor due to the complexity of oral exams and the challenges of their application in higher education. It can be concluded that the use of AI in the learning process, the examination process, and the development of curricula will lead to the development of teaching methods that are more efficient and effective. The content and structure of education may change as the technological development of artificial intelligence creates a demand for new skills in the labor market. Educational institutions need to adapt to the expectations and opportunities created by AI in the future.
 Keywords: AI integration, higher education, teacher, focus group discussion
 

MARKET-BASED MANAGEMENT (MBM) APPROACH TO SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: LESSONS FROM A MID-SIZED BUSINESS INSTITUTE

This research examines a mid-sized business institute, SZABIST-Dubai by using a qualitative research methodology of case study. The research objective is to explore the adoption of Market-Based Management (MBM) for its application in Higher Education and to recommend Market Based Management that is lean and agile enough to identify local market opportunities, understand its unique requirements and initiate processes to capture these opportunities before they are lost to competition. Some significant findings of this paper are the survival and profitability challenges faced by SZABIST and a unidirectional centralised decision-making model that is adapted currently at the institute. The outcome of this paper is its proposition of Market Based Management (MBM) as a tool to evolve into a knowledge-based learning organization that is more responsive to regional and local challenges. The most significant contribution of this paper towards this objective is the founding of Task Teams that transform tacit learning into explicit knowledge through the process of socialisation. This paper may be useful for future researchers who wish to extend these findings to other higher educational institutes.

What will the education of the future look like? How have Metaverse and Extended Reality affected the higher education systems?

Education is one of the essential foundations of the sustainable development of societies, in particular, the objectives SDG4 of the UN General Assembly. Extended Reality (XR, so-called Metaverse) enables multisensory interaction with virtual environments, computer-created objects, and avatars. Also, the dynamic development of Head Mounted Displays (HDMs) allows for an increasingly deeper experience of the virtual world, especially through the development of depth perception, including the rendering of several modalities like vision, touch, and hearing. This creates a unique opportunity to revolutionize the higher education system by adding a new dimension of cognition and making it accessible to more people, especially those living in hard-to-reach areas. It is also a perfect complement to the process of educating students during a pandemic, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In this paper, based on the literature and our experience, we provided an overview of the possibility of the Metaverse application in higher education taking into account the advantages and limitations of the systems. It turned out that XR-based solutions can be successfully applied in medical education, chemistry courses as well as in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Moreover, the XR-based systems are useful for learning spatial skills such as navigation, spatial reasoning, and perception. In the case of remote learning, XR enables easier adaptation to the educational formula. Also, during lockdowns, an XR-based application can be considered a tool to promote socialization in the event. Thus, it enables to implementation of open and inclusive learning and teaching space, namely Edu-Metaverse. In the current social context, the obtained results provided valuable insights into factors affecting the users during the application of Metaverse in education processes, including remote learning. Finally, this paper suggests a research direction for the development of effective Metaverse-based educational solutions.

Collaborative Learning in Higher Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research

The goal of this study is to determine the variables and difficulties that contribute to collaborative learning at tertiary institutions during the fourth industrial revolution and future research gaps. This study employs a systematic literature review to summarise and provide a comprehensive understanding of collaborative learning. The systematic literature review process used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) technique between 2008 and 2022, supported by NVivo and Microsoft Excel. A systematic literature review, which is an appropriate method for strengthening research issues and gaps, was conducted with 61 papers. It should be noted that this manuscript only presents work from the Scopus database with journal criteria. This study has identified six factors related to collaborative learning in tertiary institutions in the fourth industrial revolution era including Task & Context, Environment, Social, Technology, Teacher, and Learner. This study presents a comprehensive literature assessment of collaborative learning in tertiary institutions during the fourth industrial revolution in order to acquire a clear grasp of its importance and application in higher education. Furthermore, Several higher education models have adopted the online-based collaborative learning paradigm, according to the study's findings.

Predictive Modeling for Enhancing Academic Performance in Nigerian Polytechnic Education

This study presents a machine learning-based approach to enhance the classification and optimization of students’ academic performance within Nigeria’s polytechnic education system. The polytechnic system is pivotal in providing technical and vocational education, but challenges persist in nurturing students’ academic achievement. This article explores the complexities influencing academic performance and proposes strategies for improvement using machine learning algorithms. The research utilizes linear and support vector regression models to predict students’ cumulative grade point averages (CGPA). A dataset from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, comprising total courses, credit units, department, and previous grade point average (GPA), is employed for model development and evaluation. Both models achieve similar predictive performance, but linear regression slightly outperforms support vector regression. The results highlight the significant role of variables like total courses, the type of academic department, and previous GPA in predicting CGPA. This study offers a valuable tool for assessing and improving students’ academic performance in Nigeria’s polytechnic education system, with potential for broader applications in higher education. Further research involves expanding the dataset and considering additional factors beyond result records to enhance the model’s robustness and applicability.

Technology of creating educational content for open digital resources in general technical disciplines

The article presents the technology of creating educational content for open digital resources in general technical disciplines that consist of the four stages: development, design, posting and final. There are proposed to create video, interactive and graphic educational content in the context of the proposed technology at the development stage. Video content is presented in the form of video lectures, video instructions for practical and laboratory tasks, video recording of the educational results. Interactive content is introduced by lectures and laboratory tasks with interactive elements, interactive posters or tests. Graphic content is provided by lectures with graphic models of the technical objects, practical tasks with the use of modelling and design programs, creation of 3D models for laboratory works and performing engineering and technical projects. The design stage includes the selection of services for the specific type of content and creation the tasks for open digital resources. Educational content is implemented in an open digital resource by obtaining a link, QR or implementation code at the posting stage. The final stage of the application of the proposed technology involves the performance of tasks by higher education applicants, obtaining points, acquisition of competencies. The Pearson criterion was used to statistically verify the application of technology of creating educational content for open digital resources in general technical disciplines. The higher education applicants in the experimental group received higher results than in the control group which may indicate the effectiveness of the outlined technology.

Using immersive technologies to enhance the student learning experience

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate undergraduate student perceptions about the application of immersive technologies for enhancing the student learning experience. This study assesses the viewpoints of students from varying multidisciplinary backgrounds about whether immersive technologies can enhance their learning experience and increase their level of engagement in the context of higher educational delivery.Design/methodology/approachThe research used a case study methodology adopting a questionnaire-based research mixed methods approach. In total, 83 participants completed the questionnaire. The purpose of the research was to evaluate and interpret students’ perspectives at higher educational level about the use of immersive technologies towards enhancing their learning experience. There was also a focus on remote educational delivery due to the legacy of COVID-19.FindingsThe findings suggest that there is still more empirical work to be undertaken regarding the application of immersive technologies in higher education. The study revealed that there are immersive benefits though preference for face-to-face teaching remains popular. The negative connotations associated with immersive technology use in higher education, (e.g. virtual reality), such as cost of equipment and motion sickness, substantiates the themes identified in the academic literature.Originality/valueThe study explores a diversity of immersive technologies and their application in higher education (HE) contexts. Findings indicate that although there are acknowledged pedagogical benefits of immersive technology use in HE prevalent barriers remain that require further empirical research if immersive technology use is to be universally used in the sector.

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) Quality Tool in Education. A Systematic Literature Review

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) quality tool in education. Identifying the main themes of these effects is an additional aim of the present study. Understanding these issues can enable higher and secondary education centres to direct their management towards achieving outstanding results. A systematic literature review was conducted based on data from two academic publishers, Emerald, Taylor and Francis. The 41 peer-reviewed journals articles were published between 1990 and 2023 and presented the results of the MBNQA quality tool in education. According to this research, several implications of the MBNQA quality tool in education are presented. The review of the literature reveals that there are many results found about the application of the quality tool in Tertiary and Secondary education, the challenges they face in terms of innovation, human resources and operations, as well as the achievement of excellent results from the application of the methodology. The main topics supported in the literature are human resources, knowledge management and the quality of services offered for the satisfaction of teachers and students. An important limitation is that data were drawn from only two major journals (Emerald, Taylor and Francis), as implementation of the MBNQA quality tool is mainly found in the private sector. In addition, many keywords such as Quality Assurance and Business Excellence, led to application of the quality tool in businesses and organisation and little is its application in the public sector and education as a result the findings of articles were limited. An equally important limitation is that the authors did not always have got access to all databases and peer-reviewed journals, as well as in any review articles in languages ​​other than English. This research is of interest to academic researchers, scholars and key decision makers in the field of education. The advantages recorded from the implementation of the MBNQA quality tool and the limitations from the study and presentation of the 41 articles motivate academic researchers to further study service quality in order to create a climate focused on learning for the satisfaction of students and teachers so as to fill the gap of limited publications in the field of education. Many models have been adapted to higher education including the MBNQA quality tool. The MBNQA appears to have the largest number of historical applications in higher education, with its focus on customer satisfaction and improvement information. However, the systematic literature review reveals the increasing trend of using quality tools in the field of education in recent years. Moreover, literature reviews on the use of models in this field are limited. Therefore, more research is needed to determine the benefits, as well as limitations and outcomes of applying qualitative tools in Education in the future.

Theoretical analysis of project method application in teaching students of construction specialties a foreign language in a technical university

The article provides theoretical and practical justification for the effectiveness of project method application in teaching students of construction specialties in a technical university. The relevance of the research is determined by changes in the pace and paradigms of social life, transformation of the demands of students and employers, to which higher education has to respond, looking for new, innovative methods in relation to vocational education.The purpose of the research is to prove the effectiveness of project method application in teaching «Foreign Language» in relation to construction specialties through a theoretical generalization of the material on the chosen topic. The authors also set a goal to prove that the described methodology helps students to better navigate their future profession, since the project method is designed to combine theoretical and practical components of the educational process. Domestic and foreign literature on the selected topic have been analyzed, which has formed the basis of the research. Using empirical and theoretical research methods, the authors have managed to substantiate the relevance of the project methodology application in higher education, as well as using quantitative, statistical data processing methods to mathematically prove the effectiveness of the project method technology stated in the hypothesis, note the universality of the technology and the possibility of embedding in any educational field.

THE ROLE OF OUTSOURCING IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

The state considers the essence of outsourcing and its application in higher education. It also analyzes the quality of education based on outsourcing and organizational forms of formation of outsourcing services, the direction of its development. The directions for the development of outsourcing centers in higher educational institutions of the country are highlighted on the basis of the establishment and clear definition of his functions.

Exploring Totalitarian Elements of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education With Hannah Arendt

From the perspective of political philosophy, this article examines the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) applications in higher education contain totalitarian elements. Drawing on the theoretical considerations of Hannah Arendt, the author first identifies the key characteristics of total domination and then relates these to two AI applications in the field of higher education: adaptive learning systems and AI-based text generators. On this basis, the article elaborates on the similarities between concrete AI technologies and totalitarian structures. Finally, the author formulates questions that can be used to examine if concrete AI applications exhibit totalitarian traits. The aim of this theoretical contribution is to provide a perspective that will help to identify new dangers of AI or to see already known dangers in a new light, leading to a deeper and broader discourse on the consequences of AI.

Effects of service-learning as opposed to traditional teaching-learning contexts: a pilot study with three different courses

IntroductionService-Learning (SL) is an innovative teaching-learning proposal with an increasingly wide application in higher education. Previous studies show its potential to generate positive personal, academic, social and citizenship outcomes among students who participate in it. But studies that help understand in depth its real impact, particularly in comparison with more traditional teaching-learning contexts, are still scarce. MethodThis study explores the effects of Service-Learning on 122 university students, who were attending Psychology (n = 80), Social Work (SW; n = 19) and Applied Foreign Languages (AFL; n = 23) degree courses. These participants were organized into service-learning and traditional teaching-learning groups and assessed on expectations and impact of the service-experience, development of social and civic skills, and life goals.ResultsResults show significant differences between pre- and post-tests in life goals, namely an increase in hedonistic and wellbeing goals for Psychology students, political, hedonistic, religious, personal development, and wellbeing goals for SW students, and social and wellbeing goals for AFL students. Students in Psychology and AFL increased their expectations with the service and students in the AFL developed more pro-social behaviors.DiscussionThese results are encouraging for the expansion of this transformative teaching-learning practice to courses of different scientific areas, although with some specificities, with the purpose of contributing to a more responsible, critical and participatory society in the creation of the common good.

Powered education based on Metaverse: Pre- and post-COVID comprehensive review

Abstract In recent years, an increasing interest has been in applying the Metaverse to create unique educational settings. This article reports a review of the literature on Metaverse and its application in higher educational settings to understand its definitive features, evolution from ideation to higher educational use cases, accessibility and affordability, ethical issues, current trends, and future research needs for effective and efficient Metaverse application in higher educational settings. A total of 58 publications between 1992 and 2022 retrieved from Google Scholar and other online portals were reviewed. The review was carried out using Nvivo software for qualitative data analysis to identify and extract the main themes from the reviewed papers, which were then organized thematically, discussed, and presented in the current article. The findings from this review provide an overview of the development of the Metaverse and its application in higher education from a pre-Covid and post-Covid perspective. It highlights the current state of research on applications of the Metaverse in higher education and the development of ten Metaversities funded by Meta, formerly Facebook. Furthermore, the article discusses the main concerns around adopting the Metaverse, which is mainly ethical issues such as data privacy, network security, netiquette, digital citizenship, copyright, and policies.

Toward the sustainability of mobile learning applications in higher education: an empirical study

Toward the sustainability of mobile learning applications in higher education: an empirical study