Higher Education Institutions In Terms Research Articles

ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT AND FAMILY SOCIAL CAPITAL AS DETERMINANTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION

ABSTRACT The knowledge, skills, competencies and skills required for entrepreneurship are tools that can be provided through entrepreneurial education. In this research, entrepreneurial intention in university students has been little explored, even though it is viewed as an important potential in business activity. The objective of this study is to identify and analyze whether entrepreneurial education, the university environment and family social capital are determinants of entrepreneurial intention. A study was carried out with a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional design, using the multivariate analysis of linear regression and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) of one factor. A random survey was applied to 384 university students from the southwest of the state of Guanajuato, through google forms. Only 318 surveys were validated, of which 49.4% are of a Higher Technical University level, 33.6% of a bachelor's degree and 17% of engineering. The findings show that entrepreneurial education helps in the development of the initiative in (4.28), the university environment identifies business opportunities (4.19) and the family union promotes entrepreneurship (4.59). In this same sense, six out of 10 students intend to start their own company when they finish their studies. Therefore, a higher positive correlation is observed between the university environment and entrepreneurial education (0.673). The results allow us to affirm that, in the case of men, the university environment has a greater significant influence on their intention to undertake, and for women, entrepreneurial education has a significant impact on their intention to undertake. Finally, family social capital is more favored in the case of men than women. The study has important implications for higher education institutions in terms of analysis, design, and management of entrepreneurial intent. Keywords: entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial education, university environment, family social capital.

THE CONCEPT OF UPDATING THE CONTENT OF FUTURE LECTURERS OF PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITIES TRAINING IN TERMS OF THE SOCIAL NEEDS DURING WAR AND POST-WAR TIMES

The article defines and reveals the structural elements of the concept of updating the content of professional training of future lecturers of pedagogical higher education institutions in terms of the social needs during the war and post-war period. Conceptual ideas are revealed. They are the following: 1) the need to ensure anticipatory and culturally relevant nature of the content of education, to achieve functional completeness; 2) updating the content at the intersection of the post-war needs of society in revival and cultural creation and the teacher’s needs in personal and professional development; 3) transforming the content into a carrier of the dominant values of national culture, national spirit with the priority status of the Ukrainian language; 4) choosing a strategic line for professional, psycho-pedagogical and digital fundamentalization of the content; 5) taking into account in the content of education the needs of the personality of the future teacher in holistic development throughout life; 6) expansion of the functional range of the content due to the inclusion of the valeological-psycho-pedagogical function in unity with the activity-activating one; 7) enrichment of the content with the achievements of world scientific psychological and pedagogical innovations.
 The essence of the system of the teacher’s professional and digital competencies as a target guideline for updating the content of their professional training in the conditions of martial law in the country has been determined. The following principles of actual renewal of the content of the professional education of future teachers of pedagogical higher education institutions are characterized. They are the following: 1) value-content restructuring of mixed and online preparation of students for professional activities at the intersection of the needs of Ukraine in post-war revival and cultural creation and the needs of future teachers in the holistic development and quality performance of professional and civic functions; 2) cultivation of strategic lines of renewal of the content of future teachers’ pedagogical education in the context of its professional, psycho-pedagogical and digital fundamentalization in harmonious unity; 3) the dominance of the culturally dominant Ukrainian-centric direction of updating the content of professional future teacher training using digital technologies; 4) laying the value-content foundation of the reference image of the teacher-master of the pedagogical higher educational institution of the future in accordance with the requirements of Ukraine’s European progress; 5) integration in the content of future teachers’ education of humanitarian, socio-cultural, professional-subject and professional-psycho-pedagogical, valeological (prior to achieving mental health) and safety knowledge.

Analysis of the portfolio of educational services of agricultural institutions of higher education

The types of services of agricultural institutions of higher education in the main markets of its activity - the consumer market and the market of agribusiness enterprises - have been determined. These markets differ in consumer purchasing behavior patterns and the specifics of service provision. Based on the generalization of the results of the study, the properties of educational services are highlighted, taking into account the specifics of the functioning of agricultural educational institutions. It has been proven that there are certain contradictions regarding the training of specialists and the requirements of employers, and it is noted that in connection with this, vertically integrated companies of the holding type began to actively train specialists in the agrarian profile at their own facilities. Directions for the development of activities of agricultural vocational training centers were formed in order to meet the demands of employers. An analysis of the portfolio of educational services of agricultural higher education institutions in terms of educational (educational-professional and educational-scientific) programs was carried out, its structure was determined by the levels of training of applicants, and the share of offers from the total number in the product portfolio was determined when calculating the average value of offers: EP of the first (bachelor) level higher education – 44.0 %; second (master's) level - 41.0 %, third (doctor of philosophy) level - 15.0 %. It has been established that agricultural universities have expanded the list of EPs and specialties of higher education, which indicates the diversification of educational activities and orientation towards the use of market opportunities: the portfolio of EPs of various levels includes both traditional for the agricultural sector and modern specialties (IT technologies, marketing, economics , management, finance, banking and insurance, etc.). Current areas of development for agricultural universities are postgraduate education, which involves professional retraining and advanced training, as well as the introduction of Long Life Learning programs; expansion of the list of services at the expense of English- speaking EPs; creation of EPP, ESP, technologies and innovative products, promoting them to the enterprise market and introducing them into practical business activities, etc. It has been proven that the competencies of agricultural universities should be considered as important elements of competitiveness and the ability to create popular innovative EPs. Taking into account the role of agricultural higher education for the development of the industry and rural areas, the main structural elements of the education system model, as well as the roles and measures that universities should focus on when organizing their educational activities, are defined. The proposed measures will contribute to ensuring the competitiveness of educational products of agricultural universities in the relevant markets. Key words: agricultural education, institution of higher education, competencies, competitive advantages, competitiveness, educational activity, educational program, portfolio of educational services.

Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) forms a significant base for higher education. SoTL has the potential to lead higher education institutions in terms of teaching, research, and service. The purpose of the current study is to perform a bibliometric analysis of the scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education. A bibliometric review was conducted in both Scopus and Web of Science databases, including 1491 and 1002 studies published in the sources indexed, respectively, in Scopus and Web of Science from the past to 2020. PRISMA was used to identify and select the documents in the sample. The data were analyzed using Scopus Analytic Tools, Excel functions, and VOSviewer. A considerable upward trend was observed in the number of documents from the past until 2020. “ASEE Annual Conference” was found to be the most influential source in Scopus, while “Teaching Sociology” was found to be the most influential source in Web of Science. Kreber, C., Healey, M., and Marquis, E. were the authors most drawing attention to both Scopus and the Web of Science. The intellectual structure of the knowledge base was based mainly on student voice, scholarship or teaching, and learning tips for both databases. Temporal analyses showed that the topical foci of SoTL were identity and critical pedagogy for Scopus and leadership and sustainability for Web of Science.

ONLINE INTERNATIONAL LEARNING AT SLOVENE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Online learning has become a widely spread form of education, which has expanded even further with the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. In this article, various approaches and definitions of terminology are discussed in the context of online international learning in relation to available information-communication technology (ICT) at Slovene higher education institutions, wherein the article places the online international learning activities in the context of internationalised curriculum. Results of the survey, which was performed just before the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, in which 1,367 academics from all Slovenian higher education institutions, are presented in the article. It was found out that there are statistically significant differences among academics from different Slovene higher education institutions in terms of how often they implement international online learning with foreign institutions and how satisfied are the academics with the adequacy of ICT equipment and support at their home institution for the implementation of such international forms of online learning.

A study on the cognitive model of student management in colleges and universities under the perspective of big data technology

Abstract The development of big data concepts and technology can not only effectively improve management efficiency but also promote the realization of personalized management. Based on the concept of big data and the management concepts advocated by scientific management theory, goal management theory, and human-oriented management theory, the survey materials were analyzed and organized to understand the current situation of student management in higher education institutions in terms of study management, internship management, merit management, life management, mental health management, and employment management. Combined with the background of big data, we found that there are problems in student management in higher education institutions, such as incomplete information collection, subjective decision-making, low efficiency of resource utilization, delayed management feedback, and lack of personalized management. Therefore, using the concept of big data to promote the optimization of student management in higher education institutions will be the future development trend.

Academic Advising in Ontario: A Multiple Case Study

Although the practice of academic advising in North America has existed since the colonial era, it is only within the past century that an organized movement to shape the field has taken root. Most of the literature seeking to clarify the role, purpose, and function of academic advising is restricted to the United States. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore academic advising practices at four Ontario higher education institutions in terms of types of advising, institutional advising model, and roles and responsibilities of advisors. Through document analysis and interviews with advising personnel at four Ontario institutions, our analysis illuminates the state of academic advising in Ontario and offers recommendations for practice.

Readiness of Higher Education Institutions for Horizontal Typology, Institutional Sustainability and Quality Assurance

<p style="text-align: justify;">This study was undertaken to assess the level of readiness of higher education institutions (HEIs) for horizontal typology, institutional sustainability, and quality assurance in the key result areas (KRAs) for the enhancement of mechanisms, systems, and policies for the HEIs’ effective operation. It is a descriptive correlational design using the modified self-evaluation document (SED). The study showed that all the seven HEIs that participated in this study had been operating for 40 years and above, offering more than sixteen program courses with more than sixteen accredited programs. Four of the HEIs were Level 2 in accreditation status and five were ISO Certified. The level of readiness of HEIs for horizontal typology was moderately ready, which means the HEIs need some improvements in horizontal typology. The most identified challenges affecting the level of readiness of HEIs in horizontal typology were the lack of innovation, technology, and sustainability; the lack of administrative strategies, leadership competencies, and management skills; and the lack of financial allocation for institutional development and advancements, respectively. There is no significant relationship between the institutional profile and terms of observing the standards in the KRAs. The study recommends further re-assessing the level of readiness of the HEIs in terms of documentation/evidence, observance for the improvement of the systems, processes and practices towards a more effective and efficient delivery of academic services to young people by conducting the more focused study in every KRAs and institutional self-assessment as future researches for the further improvement of the operations of HEIs.</p>

Bibliometric Analysis and Benchmarking of Life Cycle Assessment of Higher Education Institutions

Higher Education Institutions (HEI), such as Universities and Institutes worldwide, are making efforts and setting goals to assess and minimise their environmental impacts, and to become more sustainable. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been considered a powerful approach to deal with environmental impacts of products and services. Thus, in this paper, a bibliometric analysis was carried out to benchmark the sustainability of HEI in terms of key areas, impacts, and barriers. Results indicate that, although some HEI are concerned with sustainability, LCA has not been systematically adopted in their assessments, and the main focus is on the calculation of carbon emissions. The lack of available internal information and managing commitment are the main barriers to adopting LCA in HEI. In the few cases where LCA was considered, it was observed that differences in scopes, functional units, intensities, and data reliability hamper comparisons, and lead to biased conclusions. In the end of the paper, the results of some Portuguese HEI are provided and discussed, showing the need for a better understanding of environmental assessment results.

Expansion of University Financial Autonomy as an Instrument to Increase the University Social Responsibility

European strategic documents and analytical reports of international organizations are analysed. Authors found out that expansion of university financial autonomy and increase of university social responsibility is a trend of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Strategic documents in Ukraine, which is directly related to the development of higher education, are analysed. Authors defined that ensuring the autonomy and promoting social responsibility of higher education institutions are important for enhancement of the management efficiency in Ukraine’s higher education system. Authors proposed the definitions of the concepts “university financial autonomy” and “expansion of university financial autonomy”. Key features / dimensions / contexts, which are essential in terms of expanding university financial autonomy, are identified. They include: industry and institution management characteristics; state role in higher education management; types of governance in higher education; models of modern universities; paradigms of social development; level of university financial autonomy; efficiency of activity; approaches to funding; mechanisms and instruments for expanding of university financial autonomy. Factors, determining / limiting the level of financial autonomy of Ukraine’s universities are clarified. Conceptual frameworks, approaches and possible scenarios for expansion of financial autonomy of Ukraine’s higher education institutions in terms of their social responsibility increasing are proposed. The first scenario involves a combination of low level of university financial autonomy and low levels of resources providing and university impact on social development. The second scenario includes a combination of low level of university financial autonomy and high levels of resources providing and university impact on social development. The third scenario involves a combination of a high level of university financial autonomy and low levels of resources providing and university impact on social development. The fourth scenario includes a combination of a high level of university financial autonomy and high levels of resources providing and university impact on social development. Authors clarified the connection between the concepts: university autonomy and university social responsibility; university social responsibility and funding; university social responsibility and accountability of universities.

Compliance with International Quality Standards: Evaluation of Turkish Higher Education Institutions in Terms of Management Dimensions

This study describes and evaluates the situation of Turkish higher education institutions in terms of European Quality Assurance Standards (ESG). We considered the management processes of goal setting, planning, organizing, resourcing, leading, directing and evaluating, and improving. "Higher Education Evaluation and Quality Assurance Case Reports-EER" constitutes the main data sources of the study, which is carried out with multiple case analysis, one of the qualitative research designs. Content analysis was applied to reports covering 160 higher education institutions whose external evaluation process was completed in the 2016-2019 period. The analysis generated both qualitative and quantitative data. The study detected that a significant part of the ESG standards (.46) was not taken into account in the external evaluation process of Turkish higher education institutions. While the dimension in which Turkish higher education institutions are most successful in meeting international standards in terms of management is goal setting and planning, the managerial dimension experiencing the least success is evaluation and development. The area with the lowest level of maturity is ensuring stakeholder participation. It has been concluded that the vast majority of institutions are not focused on student learning. Furthermore, the centralized management structure of the Turkish higher education system has a limiting effect on the process of applying ESG standards.

Influential factors contributing to the understanding of international students’ choice of Malaysian higher education institutions: Qualitative study with a focus on expected benefits

This research aimed to identify the influential factors contributing to the international students’ choice of Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), focusing on the expected benefits. Additionally, the study contributes to the development of the higher education sector in Malaysia by providing recommendations to the HEIs based on the students’ perceptions. To achieve this purpose, the researchers utilized a qualitative approach through interviews where the study targeted the international students in Malaysia; 18 students were interviewed until saturation was reached. The thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the interviews where five major influential factors were highlighted and investigated: reliability, assurance, tangibility, empathy, and responsiveness. The results showed that the Malaysian universities provide higher than average services to international students, which met most of their expectations; this is clear through the international students’ answers to questions under different constructs such as reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsibility. The international students believe that the brand image and reputation of HEIs have a positive impact on their choice and expectations, and they believe that Malaysian HEIs are among the world’s top universities. The study contributes to Malaysian HEIs in terms of the students’ feedback that could be an advantage for existing efforts to develop the academic services of the country.
 Received: 17 January 2021Accepted: 18 February 2022

The Effectiveness of Bachelor of Arts Majoring in English of the Higher Education Institutions in the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam: Input for Planning and Development

The study aimed to find out the effectiveness of the existing Bachelor of Arts Major in English of the Higher Education Institutions in terms of the vision, mission, goals and objectives, personnel, facilities, training plan, support services to the students, and records and academic standards vis-à-vis the standards set by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) in the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam. Then the recommendations posited based on the results will be used as inputs for the planning and development to comply with the standards. To get the effective and reliable results, quantitative and qualitative methods were used. The instrument was the questionnaires. The evaluation was based on the criteria of extent of compliance with the MOET standards. The study covered a total of four hundred thirty-two (432) respondents which composed of rectors, deans, teachers of English, and students from the three institutions: DongThap University, TayDo University and TraVinh University. The results of the study showed that the institutions were of great extent, however, the descriptive rating of great extent boarders the next lower rating of moderate extent by a point compared with the standards of Vietnamese MOET.

Global trends in digital transformation and media positioning of universities in social networks

For modern universities, social media is a competitive environment and a platform to increase their brand awareness in global and national rankings and promote educational, scientific and innovative services to a social media audience using marketing tools. The positioning of a modern university in social media is an activity focused on presenting the university and its services in the most advantageous way, popularising science. The aim of the study is to examine global trends in the positioning and digital transformation of university media activity in social media based on open statistical data. The authors analysed university presence indices in eight social networks (VK, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Telegram, Twitter, OK, Tik-Tok) of universities from the top 10 media activity rankings (2021), taking into account the specifics of each social network. The universities with the maximum media presence in each social network are highlighted. It is noted that a prominent presence on social media is based on working on the university’s positive media image and implementing global media positioning trends into strategic development. Two different strategies for positioning in the media space have been detected, and social networks with great potential for positioning higher education institutions in terms of age and the market segment capacity they cover are noted. The study can be useful to sociologists, economists, marketing experts and university professors.

Formation of communicative competence of higher education students in the conditions of distance learning

The subject of research: the formation of professional communicative competence in the training of teachers of vocational training in higher education institutions in terms of distance learning. The purpose of the study is to form knowledge not only on knowledge and technology, but also to develop dynamically in accordance with the needs and requirements of the time, for both applicants and teachers. Therefore, based on new information technologies, higher education should be ahead of schedule in updating educational information and teaching materials. The field of application of results. The results of the study can be used in the activities of higher education to increase the effectiveness of the formation of communicative competence in the training of teachers of vocational training in commodity science in the context of distance learning. The results of the research and conclusions. On the basis of the conducted research the approaches in improvement of communicative competence of applicants of higher education in the conditions of distance learning are revealed.

The Research Competence, Critical Thinking Skills and Digital Literacy of Indonesian EFL Students

This project aims to investigate the relationship between English as Foreign Language (EFL) students’ research skills, critical thinking skills, and engagement with technology or their digital literacy. EFL students' research competence is expected to support their academic performance on writing papers and assignments. It also demands the development of their critical thinking skills. Their engagement in technology involves the use of social media, online networks, and the use of several applications. This study takes the sample of EFL students from two institutions, namely UIN Malang and IAIN Kediri, Indonesia, to see whether there is a similar performance in both Islamic higher education institutions in terms of students’ online research competence, critical thinking skills, and similar trend on the engagement with technology. The data collection method covers questionnaire and quiz. This result demonstrates a significant correlation between research competence and digital literacy. Concerning the insignificant relation between digital literacy and critical thinking, it proves that the digital literacy does not always automatically support the enhancement of critical thinking skills. Understanding the relationship between online research competence, critical thinking, and digital literacy is a crucial step in developing Indonesian EFL teaching syllabi and material supporting students' academic success in higher education context.

Economic efficiency of higher education institutions in Vietnam between 2012 and 2016: a DEA analysis

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the economic efficiency of Vietnamese 172 higher education (HE) institutions within the 2012–2016 inclusive period through the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach. The authors also compare public and private, multidisciplinary and mono-disciplinary, non-autonomy and autonomy, non-international and international HE Institutions’ efficiency.Design/methodology/approachThis study derived from an unique dataset from the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) of Vietnam. The data set comprises financial and academic annual reports of higher education institutions (HEIs). The authors achieved totally 204 Vietnamese HEIs, and the sample for analysis is 172 after the elimination of missing units, accounting for 84.3% entire of Vietnamese HEIs. The authors estimate the efficiency scores relying on these selected inputs and outputs by using the DEA method.FindingsOverall, HEIs in Vietnam decreased their operational efficiency during the 2012–2016. It also seems that public universities operate in the absence of market mechanism so that they tend to be less efficient than their counterparts in private sector. Based on our analysis, the authors observe that the HEIs including the international programmes have higher efficiency scores rather than these without international programmes.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the theoretical aspects as follows. First, it enriches the existent efficiency literature on HE using the DEA approach. This stands out among similar studies in Vietnam in terms of duration (from 2012–2016) and data size (172 entities). Second, the research is the first to examine HEIs in terms of disciplinary (mono or multi-disciplinary) and autonomy (autonomous and non-autonomous), internalization (international programmes). These aspects have been silent in previous studies of HEIs in Vietnam.

GENDER-SENSITIVE APPROACH AS A BASIS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CAREER GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONALIZATION OF STUDENT YOUTH IN NEW SOCIO-CULTURAL CONDITIONS

The article examines the problem of creating a comprehensive gender-sensitive educational space in the general secondary, vocational pre-higher, and higher education institutions in terms of finding ways to improve the quality of educational services for career guidance and professionalization of individuals in the new socio-cultural situation in modern Ukrainian society.
 The main provisions of the article reflect progressive ideas of international organizations and the requirements of Ukrainian legislation on equal rights and opportunities for men and women in all areas of human life, especially in education.
 The purpose of the article is to conduct a gender analysis of spatial and organizational conditions of educational institutions of different levels and substantiate a possibility of introducing a gender-sensitive approach in the general secondary, vocational pre-higher, and higher education institutions as a basis for quality assurance and professionalization of students.
 The study uses a comprehensive methodology of gender audit of educational institutions, which includes analysis of scientific and practical, as well as instructional and methodology literature, documents on the organization of educational process, questionnaires for teachers, monitoring of pedagogical communication, interviews with education providers and students, and preparation of a report and recommendations for improving the quality of the educational environment in terms of career guidance and professionalization of adolescents and youth.
 The results of the gender audit of educational institutions at various levels prove the link between a non-discriminatory environment and the efficiency of preparation of adolescents and youth for conscious and balanced professional choices. They show
 continuity of each level of education in the creation and cementing of gender stereotypes about social roles and division of professions by gender, which hinders successful professional self-determination of girls and boys; specific typical educational cases with latent discrimination and the reasons that cause lowering of the potential in students of both genders are presented.
 It is determined that the creation of gender-sensitive educational space promotes the development of critical thinking of adolescents and youth, rethinking and destruction of gender stereotypes in all participants of the educational process, their motivation for creative and innovative activities, their readiness to accept new ideas, and efficient career guidance. Practical recommendations for optimizing spatial and organizational conditions of educational institutions and providing educational services in the process of career guidance of school and college students have been developed.

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The Study addressed the effectiveness of dialogic communication in online public relations with an audience of higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates. The study aimed to know about the interest extent of higher education institutions through their websites with the elements of dialogic communication in online public relations to communicate with their audience. The researcher used survey methodology and content Analysis tool as an essential tool for collecting information. Some of the important results of the study are: The websites of higher education institutions in terms of indicators of ease of use; the main links on the websites are clearly available on the opening page, there is a map on the websites, reduce dependence on graphics and images in the website design to a minimum, and providing the websites with a search engine on the opening page. Noting that the main languages on the websites are Arabic and English. The researcher recommends: The necessity to have alternative languages on the websites of higher education institutions so that its audience can use it effectively, and posting and answering frequently asked questions from site visitors in order to encourage visitors to re-visit its websites.

Some solutions to innovations in teaching administrative law to meet social requirements in the context of international integration

The construction of the rule-of-law state and the context of international integration have set out requirements for the fundamental innovation in Vietnamese higher education sector in general and Law training in particular. Administrative law is a basic and important branch of law in the Vietnamese legal system, regulating social relations arising in the state administrative management activities. Using the qualitative legal analytical and synthetic methodologies, this study aims to firstly evaluate the current situation of Administrative Law teaching in higher education institutions in terms of the competency-based orientiation, the adaptability to new context, and the subject’s consistency. Some solutions are then proposed to innovate the content and teaching methods of Administrative Law to improve Administrative Law training, contributing to a modern and professional administration in the context of international integration.