Students In Institutions Of Higher Learning Research Articles

Application of Artificial Intelligence Platforms and Its Influence on Education of Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Arusha City, Tanzania

Application of Artificial Intelligence Platforms and Its Influence on Education of Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Arusha City, Tanzania

Strengthening Of Students’ Class Attendance Using Biometric Authentication System To Enhance Delivery Of Competence-Based Quality Education

Delivery of competence-based quality education for students' academic achievements strongly correlates with effective student class attendance. In Tanzania, no student registered by the NACTVET is eligible for examination unless he/she has earned 75% of class attendance. In this regard, most education institutions use paper-based class attendance to manage students' class attendance. The system requires students to sign to his/her name as the class session is in progress. Despite this effort made by educational institutions still, the manual process of monitoring and tracking students’ class attendance remains challenging for module facilitators. This study examined the problem associated with the paper-based methods of monitoring and tracking students’ class attendance by collecting primary data using questionnaires from students of higher learning institutions in the Arusha Region. After the data analysis findings revealed that paper-based students’ class attendance has many drawbacks which include time-consuming and students’ signature impersonation. The paper-based class attendance facilitates dishonest students to forge the signatures of the absent students. To address these challenges, the study recommends education institutions implement cost-effective biometric class attendance such as fingerprints or facial recognition scanners, which can automatically monitor and keep students' attendance records on the database without interfering with the class session.

GENDER BASED FACTORS AND FEMALE STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN RWANDA: A CASE STUDY OF KIBOGORA POLYTECHNIC IN NYAMASHEKE DISTRICT

This paper examined gender related factors influencing female students academic performance in higher learning institutions in Rwanda with reference to Kibogora Polytechnic. The specific objectives were to determine the level of female students academic performance, structural cultural factors, socioeconomic conditions, and cultural factors and their effect on female students academic performance. The research surveyed female students and staff from higher learning institutions, involving 486 participants. A representative group of 220 was calculated using Yamane formula. Data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires, interviews, desk reviews, and pre-tests. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to generate descriptive and inferential statistics. To the first objective, results revealed that 86.4% accepted female attendance rate was increased, 77.0% contended that female student has active participation in class within higher learning institutions, 76.4% accepted that there is a rate of graduation. To the second objective, the research revealed that 74.5% accepted that the existing policies influence female academic performance, 86.4 accepted that the higher learning procedures have influenced female academic performance, 87.2% show an agreement and strongly agreement respectively. The correlation coefficient r=0.522 was produced with p-value of 0.000 of a two-tailed. To the third objective, 74.5% provided positive responses concerned with the number of girls and boys in the family has influenced female academic performance, 86.4% agreed domestic work performed at home influence negatively academic performance in higher learning institutions, Findings demonstrated the association between socio-economic and the success of performance of female students was 0.820 the p-value was 0.000 for 2-tailed. To the fourth objective, the research felt that 88.0% that domestic responsibilities reduce female willingness to school and educational activities. Correlation coefficient and the p-value demonstrate the existence of significant effect of cultural factors on female student academic performance. The study recommends that the Ministry of education should establish effective female sensitive policies. The society should leave unfavorable cultural norms and hand habits that affect female students in higher learning institutions owing to their effect in lowering self-confidence and academic target. Further studies should investigate effect creating awareness on female education at all level and to establish the forums to debate on societal factors hindering girls education.

Digital literacy competencies among students in higher learning institutions in Kazakhstan

Purpose This study aims to assess the digital literacy competencies among students in higher learning institutions in Kazakhstan. Design/methodology/approach A survey design was used. Simple random sampling was used to draw sample. Primary data were collected using Web/online questionnaires (Google Form). A total of 370 online questionnaires were disseminated to the respondents to their email addresses. Quantitative data collected were analyzed using MS Excel 2010. Thus, descriptive statistics were computed and the results were further presented in tables, charts and figures. Findings Results reveal that students are very competent in using digital technologies to communicate and share their educational digital contents, whereas they indicate moderate competence and incompetence in other essential digital literacy skills crucial for their academic pursuits. Furthermore, this study revealed that students frequently use digital technologies for educational purposes, with statistical analysis [t(381) = 4.562, p < 0.00001, two-tailed] indicating a significant difference between the extent and purpose of their digital usage. Moreover, findings identified health issues, technical issues and the constantly changing of hardware and software as primary challenges faced students when engaging with digital technologies. Originality/value This study is new in the context of Kazakhstan analyzing the digital literacy competencies among students, with a particular focus on elucidating the five fundamental facets of such competencies. This study therefore, recommends the implementation of comprehensive and consistent training programs aimed at imparting necessary digital literacy skills to students.

Leveraging the Design Thinking Approach to Improve ICT Skills for Students in Higher Learning Institutions: The Case of FinHub Tanzania

Leveraging the Design Thinking Approach to Improve ICT Skills for Students in Higher Learning Institutions: The Case of FinHub Tanzania

Assessing institutional image's influence on student satisfaction and loyalty in Singapore's higher education: A study on higher learning institution students

This research project expands on previous studies to analyze the institutional image from the perspective of higher education students in Singapore. The work builds on extensive prior research and examines the impact of the recent pandemic and lockdowns in Asia, which have increased Singapore's popularity as a study destination for Asian students, particularly from China. Known as the Garden City and one of Asia's wealthiest cities, Singapore has grown significantly due to foreign direct investment and its strategic location near Malaysia and Indonesia. This study aims to identify institutional and city image dimensions in higher education, focusing on three of Singapore's six publicly funded universities. The critical factors examined include Institutional Image, Economic Image, Social Image, Environmental Image, Perceived Educational Quality, and Satisfaction and Loyalty. These factors are crucial for Singapore's goal to become an innovation and talent powerhouse by 2030, aligning with national scientific and technological advancement plans. The research also explores how Singapore competes with traditional study destinations like the USA, Britain, and Australia.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS AMONG STUDENTS OF HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION

Basically, entrepreneurship is a decisive factor for today’s economy of knowledge to attain its competitive and dynamic character. It is the engine that propels economic growth and employment creation, while also fostering personal growth and successfully addressing a host of harmful societal issues. Therefore, psychological empowerment emerges as one of the crucial issues in the entrepreneurial success among students of higher learning institution. Increasing psychological empowerment element among students is seen as one of the ways to improve entrepreneurial success and increase the access for economic opportunity after graduation. Since the successful of entrepreneurship among students are still being debated among scholars, therefore the understanding on the concept of psychological empowerment in depth is crucial and requires for further investigation. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the role of psychological empowerment that may assist in entrepreneurial success. The total of 327 students from higher learning institution categorised as an entrepreneur in Malaysia participated in this study voluntarily. The time horizon of the study conducted was 2 years. The data was analysed using descriptive and linear regression analysis. The finding obtained from this study indicated that there was significant positive relationship between psychological empowerment and entrepreneurial success. The findings offer evidence that students feel much empowered that lead to entrepreneurial success. This result provides significant impact on knowledge contribution of psychological theories to the entrepreneurial success as well as for entrepreneurship education in higher learning institution.

Students’ Perception of the Enforcement Model Approach towards Radicalism Movement in Malaysia Higher Learning Institutions (HLI’s)

Radicalism among undergraduates in a higher learning institution (is an HLI’s) thing that is already synonymous in most countries, especially in developing nations. The radicalism brought about by the student movement is not triggered, but it is often influenced by the issue of statehood, which is a factor in social change and the formation of community values. However, the involvement of students in higher learning institutions (HLI’s) in Malaysia is now not as intense and aggressive as in the foreign context. Based on scientific studies, student participation in Malaysia lack awareness and concern about the current political issues and problems around them. The enforcement of the University College University Act (AUKU) 1971 in Malaysia, which prohibits students from engaging in politics for five decades, has caused some passivity and paralysis in the students’ interest in political activities. Therefore, this study’s main objective is to develop a resilience model in preventing radicalism in a more student-friendly scenario that does not constrain students’ rights in Malaysia, like the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU), by benchmarking the good practices in Indonesia’s Higher Learning Institution (HLI’s) using the Altbach’s theoretical framework. Thus, questionnaires were conducted among students in three HLI’s – UTM, UKM and UM to understand students’ perception of AUKU from the technical and social sciences backgrounds. The study found that students’ perception of the AUKU enforcement model was poorly satisfactory and required a review, as universities function not as controlled factories but as generators of knowledge for producing great and intellectual national leaders regardless of their calibre and performance.

The Need of Online Counselling to Enhance Mental Health among Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania

This study aimed to explore the need of online counselling to enhance mental health among students in higher learning institutions. The study employed a qualitative research approach in which 40 participants were involved. These were purposefully selected from two higher learning institutions in Tanzania - 30 were students and 10 were counsellors. In-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussion were used to collect data from the respondents. The findings revealed that through online counselling, it is easy to access psychosocial therapy, maintain privacy, conduct time/cost-friendly therapy, access services, allow freedom of expression as well as allow easy feedback and follow-up. Also, network connectivity problems, bundle challenges, fear of online hacking and failure to understand clients’ feelings were revealed to be challenges on the use of online counselling. However, awareness on the importance of online counselling, capacity building on the forms of online counselling, availability of free Wi-Fi in university campuses and halls of residence, reduced cost of bundles and provision of university offers as well as formation of online counselling support groups were earmarked as strategies for enhancing online counselling among undergraduate students as a way of enhancing their mental health.

Management of Gamified Lesson: Understanding Aesthetics and Acceptance among Learners

Joyful learning evokes happy feelings and subsequently induces positive academic achievement. With the rise of mental health issues due to intense study among students, gamification has recently grown in popularity among academic institutions to make learners happier, more engaged and ultimately improve learning outcomes. However, the management of gamified lessons has been a problem for years for all education levels on a varying basis. Nowadays, it is increasingly recognized that not all learners are acceptive of gamified lessons for learning. Drawing on a survey of 283 students of higher learning institutions, this study found that aesthetics, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and perceived enjoyment have a favorable impact on the intention to accept gamification in learning among learners. This study contributes to under-investigated scholarly works of suitable conditions under which gamified lesson best takes place with regard to aesthetics and learners’ acceptance that would be beneficial for the effective management of gamification.

Evaluating Factors that Affect Entrepreneurial Intentions among Higher Learning Institution Students in Lusaka

Evaluating Factors that Affect Entrepreneurial Intentions among Higher Learning Institution Students in Lusaka

THE IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS: A STUDY AMONGST COLLEGE STUDENTS IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

The emotional well-being and mental health of students in the higher education sector have been greatly researched over the past few years since students are increasingly subjected to various stressors in their daily lives. One element of such stressors would be the impact of service quality within the educational institution itself. However, previous studies had mainly focused on the influence of service quality regarding student satisfaction or motivation and completely overlooked their emotional well-being. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of service quality on the emotional well-being of students in higher learning institutions by employing the HESQUAL model to discern on whether emotional well-being is affected by service quality and if so, the level of its impact. Primary data have been utilised and collected through a questionnaire created according to the model discussed, and were analysed with a sample size of 105 students. The findings of this study showed that Service Quality Factors such as Physical Environment Quality, Administrative Quality and Quality of Support Facilities has an effect on the emotional wellbeing of students, supporting the objective of this study. The data illustrates how each change in the level of service quality influences a change in emotional well-being. However, it is clear that further investigations are required in the future since there are variables that could be improved upon.

THE STUDENTS COGNITIVE DISCREPANCIES IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCES UTILIZATION: A CASE OF HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS

The humanistic intellectual algorithmic nodes deployment on Artificial Intelligences (AIs) brought significances in undertaking socio-economics activities. Students in higher learning institutions utilized the AIs for education purposes leading to damages in the cognitive process. The phenomenography action research was purposively conducted to assess 113 higher learning institution students’ cognitive discrepancies due to AI utilization. The objectives undertaken were to: assess the attributes leading students’ differences in AI utilization and determine the students cognitive discrepancies in performance resulted by utilization of AI in the learning process. Data were collected through students’ test-re-tested class activity worksheets observations and semi-structured interview. The major findings showed that students were highly rated in utilization of AI to save time, had cognitively worries and less authentic assurance. Also, the findings on students cognitive discrepancies utilization was proved to be ascertained on indicators for cognitive processes, individual differences, feedback and interaction, motivation and engagement, creativity and imagination. The recommendation were made to students and instructors to appropriate utilize and blend AI utilization in teaching and learning process for cognitive wealth so as to overwhelm shortfalls resulted by over utilization of AIs.

Drivers of gender-based violence amongst the students in higher learning institutions: A case of Kwame Nkrumah university

This study sought to investigate the Drivers of Gender Based Violence amongst students in higher learning institutions in Zambia. The study used a descriptive case study design and data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. Simple random sampling procedure was used to target 62 participants and purposive sampling was used to collect data from 2 university staff and 1 District GBV officer. Data was collected and analyzed using themes that emerged from the literature review and objectives of the study. The main findings of the study were that the prevalent levels of Gender Based Violence amongst students in higher learning institutions were ignorance about Gender Based Violence as most students have little or no understanding on what constitutes GBV and the few who understood could not take action because of not knowing where to go. Furthermore, the findings revealed that Alcohol and Drug abuse amongst students was largely responsible for GBV, peer pressure and the environment created by the institutions. High learning institutions should take a deliberate policy to foster equality and protect every student in the institution. Further, the institutions should engage the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) for sensitization programs and also promote student activism. There is need for university management to review the policies to protect every student from abuse by both students and lectures

The Driving Forces for the Involvement of Higher Learning Institution’s Students in Cybercrime Acts. A Case of Selected Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania

This study investigates the extent and driving forces of cybercrime acts among students in higher learning institutions. The research digs into common cybercrime involvement and explores potential motives driving students' engagement in such illicit activities. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, involving online surveys and interviews with 308 samples size from a population of 1500 participants from selected higher learning institutions in Tanzania. Institutions involved in this study included Collage of Business Education (CBE), Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), Institute of Finance Management (IFM) and Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA). The findings revealed that digital piracy, hacking, computer viruses, spam mailing, computer-related forgery, and cyberbullying were prevalent forms of cybercrime among the participants. Significant associations were identified between cybercrime involvement and factors such as social-economic status, technological changes, peer influence, lack of awareness of cybercrime, individual traits, and internet usage contributing to students' involvement in cybercrime. In light of these findings, the study recommends implementing comprehensive educational programs, strengthening institutional cybersecurity, promoting positive peer influence, enhancing collaboration with law enforcement, and integrating ethical training into the curriculum. These efforts will foster a safe and responsible digital environment within higher learning institutions, protecting students from cybercrime risks and promoting ethical digital citizenship.

Assessment of WhatsApp as a Collaborative Learning Tool in the post COVID-19 Era in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Tanzania

Information Technology has changed our societies in a variety of ways, before COVID-19 and after COVID-19. A mobile phone being one of the devices under technological generation is needed in teaching and learning. In higher learning institutions, a great number of students make mobile phones part of useful tools for learning. This study aimed to assess WhatsApp as a collaborative learning tool in Higher Learning Institutions a case in Tanzania. The study used a multi-case method where students from three different Higher Learning Institutions were used as units of inquiry. These students came from different levels and programmes, the institutions were from one private institution and two public institutions. The tool used to collect data was an online form created by google. Data collected was then analysed and processed through the google form and the responses were shown with charts and graphs from google. The study included students from non-degree (certificate and diploma) and undergraduate students from bachelor’s degree. The results indicated that WhatsApp is one of the most favored mobile based applications, especially in HLIs; students use the WhatsApp application in exchanging learning materials with their fellow students and their instructors. Not only that, but the application is also used for opening new collaboration and links with other students from different colleges and universities. Nevertheless, the results showed that some students in higher learning institutions in Tanzania use WhatsApp as a platform to learn new business ideas hence some open businesses while still students at College or University through this platform. The current study recommends that Higher learning institution should have conducive environment for learners to get free internet services throughout in the University compound at the same time having a policy that show rules and regulations to be followed on ways to use the WhatsApp tool

Prevalence and Burden of Gastrointestinal Parasites among University Students at Dar es Salaam University College of Education, Tanzania

Gastrointestinal parasites cause major health problems in many tropical and sub-tropical countries including Tanzania. However, information on the status of these infections is often scanty, especially among young adults including students in higher learning institutions. During December 2020 to June 2021, a total of 272 faecal samples from university students at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) were examined for parasites using the Kato Katz technique and analysed for infection levels based on standard guidelines. Detected parasites were identified as Schistosoma mansoni (8.1%), hookworms (1.5%), Trichuris trichiura (0.4%) and Hymenolepis diminuta (0.4%), with an overall prevalence of 10.4%. S. mansoni had the highest mean intensity of 792 eggs per gram (epg) of faeces, while H. diminuta was the least intense parasite (120 epg). While infection levels of most parasites were generally low, S. mansoni intensity was categorized as heavy based on standard criteria. The findings indicated the public importance of parasitic infections among young adults who are often excluded from most intervention programmes. Thus, further studies to elucidate the magnitude of the infections among young adults in higher learning institutions in Tanzania is warranted alongside regular prescriptions of anthelminthics and sanitation and hygiene education to reduce parasite transmissions.

Students' Perception of the Enforcement Model Approach Towards Radicalism Movement In Malaysia Higher Learning Institutions (HLI's)

Radicalism among undergraduates in a higher learning institution (is an HLI's) thing that is already synonymous in most countries of the world, especially in developing nations. The radicalism brought about by the student movement is not triggered, but it is often influenced by the issue of statehood which is a factor in social change and the formation of community values. The student body movement has enormous potential to influence and shape the country's political landscape as it also indirectly acts as most people's voice. However, the involvement of students in higher learning institutions (HLI's) in Malaysia is now not as intense and aggressive as in the foreign context. Based on scientific studies, student participation in Malaysia is deficient and deteriorating through their involvement in partisan politics, especially in the early 20th century. In other words, the students lack awareness and concern about the current political issues and problems around them. The function of students once upon a time as community spokespeople are now eroding in Malaysia. Now, students are no longer agents of change, not anymore voicing public groans, and not thus far sensitive to issues outside the campus. The enforcement of the University College University Act (AUKU) 1971 in Malaysia, which prohibits students from engaging in politics for five decades, has caused some passivity and paralysis in the students' interest in political activities. Therefore, this study focuses on three (3) primary objectives. First, to identify the development of radicalism among students in three HLI's in Malaysia. Second, to analyze the Student's perception and satisfaction with the enforcement model of the University College University Act (AUKU) 1971. Thirdly, is to develop a resiliencemodel in preventing radicalism in a more student-friendly scenario that does not constrain students' rights in Malaysia, like the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU), by benchmarking the good practices in Indonesia's Higher Learning Institution (HLI's) using the Altbach's theoretical framework. Thus, this study uses quantitative methods to analyze the questionnaire accurately. Three HLI's – UTM, UKM and UM are involved in this study and selected according to the required elements. The findings showed that the reliability value of the study instrument was α = 0.906. The questionnaire data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.0. The study found that students' perception of the AUKU enforcement model was poorly satisfactory and required a review. Although the enforcement of AUKU aimed at ensuring harmony in creating a conducive campus learning environment, its more worrying adverse effects must be overcome as universities function not to be controlled factories but also as repositories and generators of knowledge for producing great and intellectual national leaders regardless of their calibre and performance.

The Relationship between Financial Literacy, Lifestyle Choices, and Social Influence on Spending Behavior Among Students at Higher Learning Institutions Malaysia

Spending behavior is a fundamental aspect of personal finance and profoundly influences individuals’ financial well-being and overall quality of life. Understanding the factors that underlie spending behavior is of paramount importance, particularly in the context of students who are often navigating financial independence for the first time. This paper attempts to investigate the relationship between financial literacy, lifestyle choices, and social influence on students' spending behavior in Malaysia's higher learning institutions. Survey questionnaires were distributed randomly to the higher learning institutions students in Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia and 205 returned feedback to be used for the data analysis purposes. The findings revealed that students in higher learning institutions' spending behavior is influenced by their financial literacy, lifestyle choices, and social influence. The results further explained that gender does not moderate the relationship between all variables and students’ spending behavior. Furthermore, this study underscores the intricate relationship between financial literacy, lifestyle choices, and social influence in shaping students spending behavior. Recognizing these factors and their interaction is essential for devising effective strategies to promote responsible financial decision-making among students, ultimately contributing to their financial overall well-being. Future research is encouraged to explore other factors in greater depth and develop targeted interventions for different student populations.

Assessing motivators for utilizing family planning services among youth students in higher learning institutions in Dodoma, Tanzania: Protocol for analytical cross sectional study.

Contraceptive services utilization is an important intervention in averting the impact of unwanted and unplanned pregnancy among youth which is an obstacle to the higher learning institutions youth students in attaining their educational goals. Therefore, the current protocol aims to assess the motivators for family planning service utilization among youth student in higher learning institutions in Dodoma Tanzania. This study will be a cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. A multistage sampling technique will be employed in studying 421 youth students aged between 18 to 24 years using structured self-administered questionnaire adopted from the previous studies. The study outcome will be family planning service utilization and independent variables will be family planning service utilization environment, knowledge factors, and perception factors. Other factors such as socio-demographic characteristics will be assessed if they are confounding factors. A factor will be considered as a confounder if it associates with both the dependent and the independent variables. Multivariable Binary logistic regression will be employed in determining the motivators for family planning utilization. The results will be presented using percentages, frequencies, and Odds Ratios and the association will be considered statistically significant at p-value <0.05.