Higher Technical Education Research Articles

Vedic mathematics for sustainable knowledge: a systematic literature review

PurposeThis research lies in the domain of Vedic mathematics, and it explores the application of the related Vedic sutras in different branches of mathematics, science, education, and engineering across Asia and Europe.Design/methodology/approachThe study embraced a qualitative research design followed by a systematic literature review (SLR) approach which describes the significance of Vedic mathematics. The study made use of purposive sampling through which the data were collected from 102 articles by using inclusion and exclusion criteria. It includes publication years, the types of research methods, and uses of Vedic mathematics sutras in different branches of knowledge stated by the researchers. Its goal is to offer a more thorough explanation and an evaluation of how the inquiry affected the conclusions. The articles examined in this review included all the journal articles and doctoral theses from the databases of Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, and Sodhganga which were published during the period 2010–2022.FindingsThe research found that the application of the sutras of Vedic mathematics has been increasing immensely in India. The researchers in this area are fond of qualitative research methods. This research has shown that sutras of Vedic mathematics especially “Urdhvatiryakbhyam” and “Nikhilam Navatascaramana Dasastah” have been frequently used in mathematics and engineering in technical higher education. The impact of other sutras has been quite useful, which augments that in many disciplines where the applications of Vedic mathematics are prevalent, it can be functional. The study concludes by reprising the result, its limitations, and the use of Vedic mathematics as a sustainable source of knowledge.Research limitations/implicationsVedic mathematics is an area where a lot of potential applications are created in science, mathematics, engineering, and education. Even with the latest technological advancements like learning analytics, artificial intelligence has its connection with this branch of learning, which is the greatest treasure of the Indian knowledge system. The research in this area is not reported in any databases or any standard format so researchers find it difficult to locate and study this broad conceptual domain.Practical implicationsIt will help the reader and other academic stakeholders to widen their view on the new and innovative techniques of Vedic mathematics. It is advised that additional studies would look at and evaluate papers published after this time so that readers may get a wider view of the concept of Vedic mathematics.Social implicationsIt will help society to know the essence of Vedic mathematics that how useful it is. Vedic mathematics helps learners to learn in a very factual and accurate manner especially while dealing with mathematical calculations. It will enhance the problem-solving skills among learners. It will be beneficial for all types of learners which will help them to become better individuals for a nation.Originality/valueThe paper enriches understanding of the potential applications of different sutras from Vedic literature in different fields of knowledge. The outcome of the research encourages educationists and policymakers to include Vedic mathematics in the curriculum to foster quantitative reasoning and problem-solving at varied levels of learning.

Predictive Value of the Huaxi Emotional Index in Assessing and Identifying High Suicide Risk Among Inpatients With Depression

This study aims to investigate the agreement between the Huaxi Emotional Index (HEI) and the Nurses' Global Assessment of Suicide Risk (NGASR) in assessing high suicide risk and to explore the predictive value of HEI in identifying high suicide risk among patients with depression. Convenience sampling was used and 386 inpatients with depression were included in this cross-sectional study. All patients were admitted to the Mental Health Center, West China Hospital between June and December 2023. The inclusion criteria were as follows, a diagnosis of depression according to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), age over 18, and completion of both NGASR and HEI assessments. According to the exclusion criteria, depression patients who had other comorbid mental disorders or those who had severe cognitive impairments and were unable to communicate effectively were excluded. The study was approved by the Biomedical Ethics Review Committee of West China Hospital (Approval No. 647, 2021). Demographic data such as age, sex, ethnicity, marital status, and educational attainment were collected using a self-designed questionnaire. Both the HEI and NGASR were applied to evaluate the patients. We conducted statistical analyses with SPSS 27, employing Spearman's rank correlation for correlation analysis, Kappa tests for consistency between the two instruments, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for evaluating the predictive performance of HEI scores for high suicide risk, with the optimal HEI cutoff value determined on the basis of the Youden Index. The study included 386 depression inpatients with an average age of 32 years and an average length-of-stay of 14 days. Of these participants, 252 were female (65.3%) and 134 were male (34.7%). Regarding ethnicity, most of the participants were Han Chinese (89.4%), Tibetans accounted for 7.3%, and other minorities, 3.3%. Regarding marital status, 51.3% of the participants were married, 41.2% single, 6.5% divorced, and 1.0% widowed. Regarding educational attainment, 26.2% had an undergraduate or graduate education, 20.7% had junior college education, 24.8% had high school or secondary technical school education, and 28.2% had middle school education or less. The NGASR identified 57.3% of the participants as being at high suicide risk, while the HEI identified 53.6% as having severe emotional distress. There was a moderate agreement between the HEI and the NGASR scores, with a Kappa value of 0.518 ( P<0.001), indicating statistically significant differences. At an HEI score of 17, the Youden Index peaked at 0.52, predicting high suicide risk with a specificity of 76.36%, a sensitivity of 76.02%, and an area under the ROC curve of 0.829 (95% CI: 0.787-0.871), demonstrating statistically significant differences. HEI and NGASR demonstrate moderate agreement in assessing high suicide risk among depression patients. The HEI questionnaire effectively predicts high suicide risk in patients with depression, with 17 being the optimal cutoff value for assessing high suicide risk.

Attitude and Perceptions of Students Towards Entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract— Entrepreneurship development is central to socioeconomic growth in both developed and developing countries. In the case of India, it is a stated national policy to promote startups and kindle the entrepreneurial spirit among the youth. Else, there is a risk of the demographic dividend becoming a liability. Several states in India have made remarkable progress in this domain resulting in an established ecosystem for entrepreneurship development and support. Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost region in the nation, also needs to emulate such successful models while leveraging government policies designed to support entrepreneurship. This exploratory study therefore examines the attitudes and perception of students in higher technical education towards entrepreneurship and choosing it as a career option. We conclude that government agencies, technical institutions, universities, schools, industry, and professional bodies need to come together with a viable action plan based around awareness, customized programs, deep engagement, handholding, mentoring and support for young students to see real outcomes on the ground. Keywords— Entrepreneurship Development; Startups; Jammu and Kashmir

Forestillinger om storby og landsby – og valg af dialekt eller standard

In this article we explore possible correlations between the use of dialect/standard on one hand and ideas about place (village/city) and future (education/job) on the other, among 28 15-year-old pupils in a dialect-speaking area of ​​Southern Jutland in Denmark. Taking advantage of the fact that all pupils were interviewed, by a dialect- as well as standard-speaking researcher, we analyze the population as a whole, as a small social field. We suggest that the population is characterized by four, supra-individual positions: 1) locally oriented, dialect-speaking (primarily) boys; 2) regionally oriented, (recently) standard-speaking girls; 3) a dialect-speaking position oriented away from the village, towards technical higher education (boys), having few experiences with the supra-local; and 4) a standard-speaking or code-shifting position oriented towards big cities and academic education (boys/girls), having multiple experiences with the supra-local. We argue that the idea of future place (as opposed to occupation) is backgrounded in position 3), making this position a possible challenge to the notion of place in sociolinguistics. And we argue that the local place is no longer at stake in position 4), allowing for a positive assessment of both village and city. We briefly discuss the relevance of individuel life stories, network and overarching socially instituted discourses, as well as methodological challenges and/or advantages with analyses combining objective language data and subjective experience data.

GRAY FOR A DAY: A SIMULATION ACTIVITY IMPACTS PARTICIPANTS IN COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION

Abstract Nearly 80% of older adults own their own homes; approximately two-thirds live within 25 miles of relatives; and most prefer to age-in-place, without access to geriatric-specific care. They rely on primary care clinics and family, friends, and other local support to meet their health needs. The healthcare workforce and lay public need to better understand age-related functional decline. Simulation activities can increase one’s understanding of new concepts or perspectives. One such activity, “Gray for a Day,” offers a didactic presentation and simulations of functional decline. In 2022, 10 Mississippi State University Cooperative Extension agents offered the “Gray for a Day” training to 550 individuals across 35 sessions in community colleges, high school career and technical education classes, and hospitals and nursing home food service departments. Participant evaluations were collected to assess learning outcomes and empathy development. Process evaluation data and descriptive statistics are reported. Nearly all (98%) of the participants reported increases in knowledge of age-related sensory and functional decline and increases in understanding how age-related sensory and functional decline can impact one’s daily life; and 95% reported an increase in considering how they can better interact with older adults experiencing functional decline. Understanding challenges facing older adults is essential to empathy and important both in a home environment and in the workplace. The “Gray for a Day” simulation activity is feasible for implementation in multiple settings and has the potential to increase knowledge, understanding, and possibly empathy for older adults experiencing functional decline.

Analysis on epidemiological characteristics of central obesity/pre-central obesity and influencing factors in Jilin Province

Objective: To understand the epidemiological characteristics of central obesity and pre-central obesity and influencing factors in residents in Jilin Province, and provide reference for the prevention and control of central obesity and pre-central obesity. Methods: Based on the results of early screening and comprehensive intervention program in high-risk groups of cardiovascular disease in Jilin dyring 2017-2018, a total of 11 903 participants aged 35-75 years in 6 project areas in Jilin were included as the survey subjects for physical examination, laboratory test and questionnaire survey. The prevalence of central obesity and pre-central obesity in populations with different characteristic and health status were analyzed by χ2 test, trend χ2 test, F-test. Multivariate logistic regression model was used for influencing factor analysis. Results: The central obesity rate was 33.35% (3 970/11 903), the standardized rate was 31.73%, the pre-central obesity rate was 28.79% (3 427/11 903), the standardized rate was 28.86%. Multifactor analysis results showed that being rural resident (OR=1.99, 95%CI: 1.78-2.23), being woman (OR=1.76, 95%CI: 1.57-1.97), 65-75 years old (OR=1.21, 95%CI: 1.03-1.45), senior high school and technical secondary school education level (OR=1.38, 95%CI: 1.17-1.63), annual family income >100 000 yuan (OR=1.65, 95%CI: 1.20-2.26), overweight (OR=9.27, 95%CI: 8.26-10.41), obesity (OR=82.82, 95%CI: 62.63-109.52), normal high blood pressure (OR=1.49, 95%CI: 1.27-1.74), hypertension (OR=1.70, 95%CI: 1.42-2.04), diabetes (OR=2.30, 95%CI: 1.94-2.73), dyslipidemia (OR=1.33, 95%CI: 1.18-1.50) were positively related to the risk for central obesity and pre central obesity. Conclusions: The prevalence rates of central obesity and pre central obesity in residents in Jilin were at high levels, being rural resident, being woman, older age, senior high school and technical secondary school education level, high income, overweight and obesity, normal high blood pressure and hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia were risk factors for central obesity and pre-central obesity in Jilin.

Investigation of engagement and performance among female and male students in technical Higher Education

ABSTRACT&#x0D; The present-day training domain with the greatest enrolment of students in our nation is that of technical sciences. Nevertheless, this field also witnesses one of the highest rates of dropout. In fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) hold great significance in the future labor market, given the constant growth in the demand for technical experts and information technology (IT) professionals. Thus, curtailing student attrition assumes particular significance. This article presents partial findings from a series of studies investigating the influence of engineering students' attitudes and commitment on academic outcomes. Our analysis places particular emphasis on the comparison of the academic achievements of male and female students.

English as a medium of instruction for engineering e-portfolio

This paper tackles the importance of capacity-building and Industry 4.0. preparation in higher technical education where sustainable learning approaches start gaining a place. The primary study objective focuses on developing a combined curricular implementation of an applied didactic and career-promoting tool. A sequence of applied tasks related to the Mechanics of materials course and supported by English as Medium of Instruction (EMI) allowed to teach technical topics through the English Language. The transversal competences’ framework strengthened training activities and created a meaningful connection to a professional e-portfolio artefact design. Quality task and presentation deliveries, remarkable e-portfolio contributions and student satisfaction questionnaires motivate applying this methodology to specialisation courses in engineering training. The findings help establish new models for higher education institutions' teaching and learning.

REINDUSTRIALIZATION 4.0 IS THE BASIS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RENEWAL AND PROSPECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRITORIES

How to protect your own country? How to revive destroyed cities? How to return people to their homes? Experts from various specialties and sectors of the economy are looking for answers to these questions. This publication presents the results of a study aimed at formulating possible directions for the restoration and further development of urban areas damaged during the Russian-Ukrainian war. &#x0D; The analysis made it possible to identify the following typological groups of objects: single buildings and structures of different functional purposes are located separately or in groups; separate planning formations for housing, public and industrial purposes within and outside the boundaries of settlements; integral urban and rural settlements; significant areas of undeveloped areas outside populated areas. Each potential ttype of restoration object requires specific reconstruction models and methods. &#x0D; The main problematic aspects are identified and possible directions for ensuring the implementation of restoration programs and further development of territories and settlements are formulated. It has been established that the basis for the economic revival of the country should be the process of reindustrialization based on the formation of the latest industrial formations – industrial and innovation parks, industrial and production enterprises of the military-defense complex, educational institutions of secondary and higher technical education. &#x0D; It is noted that the process of restoring destroyed urban spaces should be combined with the tasks of a comprehensive reconstruction of built-up and undeveloped territories, integral settlements, considering modern trends - environmental friendliness, balance, multi-functionality, inclusiveness, and comfort of the urban environment, as well as ensuring strict requirements for the protection of the civilian population.

Інноваційні засоби формування професійної культури майбутніх фахівців технічних спеціальностей

The article addresses the pressing issue of fostering the professional culture of students enrolled in technical higher education institutions. The task of cultivating a high level of professional culture is pertinent because modern technical specialists are required not only to possess technical knowledge but also to develop interdisciplinary and intercultural skills. The article analyzes key definitions, including “professional thinking”, “professional culture”, and “professional competence.” It also characterizes innovative approaches and tools that can be employed to successfully develop the professional culture of future technical specialists.&#x0D; The authors of the article have analyzed innovative approaches and tools that can be employed in the educational process to effectively foster the professional culture of future technical specialists. They highlight the role of modern methodologies, such as active learning, project work, and individualized approaches, in creating a conducive environment for the development of professional culture. The emphasis is placed on the importance of utilizing contemporary technologies, methodologies, and pedagogical approaches that contribute to the developm ent of students' creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills.&#x0D; The prospects for further research encompass several aspects that will contribute to improving the preparation of technical specialists and taking into account contemporary trends in higher technical education. These include: developing a system for fostering and enhancing the motivation of technical specialists towards professional self-improvement, considering individual characteristics and students' needs; investigating the impact of the organization of training for future technical specialists within the context of the Bologna Process on the formation of their professional culture; analyzing the challenges related to organizing independent and scientific activities among students with the aim of purposefully developing their professional culture. Exploring these areas can provide valuable insights and innovative approaches to further enhance the education and professional development of technical specialists.

Bridging contemporary theory with online practice: The sustained impact on student identities

Higher Education (HE) Institutions that offer online programs seek to connect their training promises with the kind of learning and learners 21st century workplaces demand. Fulfilling these objectives implies promoting empowered, collaborative, and self-directed identities in learners during their formal learning and beyond. While learning theories and societal demands might support such identity development in individuals, ensuring these goals are met and importantly sustained has been problematic for institutions. Putting theory into practice becomes a greater challenge when the training process is completely mediated online. This inquiry is one of a four-part longitudinal study aimed at aligning the instructional design, pedagogical practices, and use of social learning-based technology tools in all programs with 21st century goals and contemporary theory of e-learning at a fully online technical HE institution in Chile. In the first three studies, we examined the impact of this alignment across all programs on the learner identities of students: 1) at the outset of their programs (n=2,300), 2) after 5 months (n=14), and 3) through the perspectives of faculty (n=82). Findings in all three studies suggested that many students in the institution, most from socially and academically disadvantaged backgrounds, transitioned to clearly evident 21st century learner behaviours. In the present investigation, our aim was to gather a deeper understanding of these changes and the implications of the design/practice/technology alignment after one year. We focussed on the same students (n=14) to uncover evidence, if any, of sustained changes as they graduated and moved back full time to their respective workplaces. A qualitative methodology was employed where data collection involved individual interviews, field notes, observations, and online digital activity. Findings reveal student identities with significantly increased confidence in their abilities and skills, placing important value on life-long learning as a means to transform their present and future lives and positively influencing their workspaces. This study provides strong empirical evidence of sustained changes that an instructional design based on social learning and mediated by technology generated in our students. At the same time, it contributes valuable and practical answers for overcoming the challenges that still beset many online programs in higher education.

Analysis of mental health status and related factors in patients with acute cerebral infarction.

Acute cerebral infarction (ACI) is characterized by a high incidence of morbidity, disability, recurrence, death and heavy economic burden, and has become a disease of concern in global researchers. As ACI has serious effects on patients' physical status, life and economy, often causing anxiety, depression and other psychological problems, these problems can lead to the aggravation of physical symptoms; thus, it is very important to understand the factors affecting the mental health of these patients. To understand the elements that affect the mental health of patients who have suffered an ACI. A questionnaire survey was conducted among patients with ACI admitted to three tertiary hospitals (Quanzhou First Hospital, Fuqing City Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, and the 900 Hospital of the Joint Service Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of China) in Fujian Province from January 2022 to December 2022 using the convenience sampling method. ACI inpatients who met the inclusion criteria were selected. Informed consent was obtained from the patients before the investigation, and a face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted using a unified scale. The questionnaire included a general situation questionnaire, Zung's self-rating depression scale and Zung's self-rating anxiety scale. All questionnaires were checked by two researchers and then the data were input and sorted using Excel software. The general situation of patients with ACI was analyzed by descriptive statistics, the influence of variables on mental health by the independent sample t test and variance analysis, and the influencing factors on psychological distress were analyzed by multiple stepwise regression. The average age of the 220 patients with ACI was 68.64 ± 10.74 years, including 142 males and 78 females. Most of the patients were between 60 and 74 years old, the majority had high school or technical secondary school education, most lived with their spouse, and most lived in cities. The majority of patients had a personal income of 3001 to 5000 RMB yuan per month. The new rural cooperative medical insurance system had the largest number of participants. Most stroke patients were cared for by their spouses and of these patients, 52.3% had previously smoked. Univariate analysis showed that gender, age, residence, course of disease, number of previous chronic diseases and smoking history were the main factors affecting the anxiety scores of patients with ACI. Age, living conditions, monthly income, course of disease and knowledge of disease were the primary variables influencing the depression score in patients with ACI. The findings of multivariate analysis revealed that the course of disease and gender were the most important factors influencing patients' anxiety scores, and the course of disease was also the most important factor influencing patients' depression scores. Long disease course and female patients with ACI were more likely to have psychological problems such as a high incidence of emotional disorders. These groups require more attention and counseling.

IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING THE RULES OF LABOR PROTECTION IN HIGHER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Abstract. Labor protection is a matter directly related to human labor, health and life, which must be understood in a broad and narrow sense, based on its essence. In this article, among the provision of Labor Education to students studying in higher technical education, we would like to dwell on them precisely on the conduct of the labor lecture. Also, in the educational process, special importance is attached to the important aspects of the study of the rules of labor protection, to the improvement of teaching methods.

Total Quality Management in Higher Technical Education

The paper determines the behavior of Indian Technical Educational through the Total quality management tools and techniques, in this we tend to find the research gaps by reviewing some already existing research papers, and giving the solution through the analytical process of data analysis, we will majorly focus on the higher educational institutions. we will review the methodology that is currently being used by universities and how can they come at par as compared to the foreign universities. The reviewed papers will be used to find the shortcomings of the research and will be taken into consideration of analyzing it. Then we will be doing the quantitative data analysis of some collected data from google form and internet sources regarding the six TQM factors that influence the enrolment and hence the quality of institutions and determining the hypothesis result, then we will discuss the results and shortcomings of the analysis and will bridge those shortcomings by providing various possible solutions in that regards. In the whole process we have used data gathering, analyzing it and hence giving the solution. We have basically used IBM SPSS AND AMOS software to construct TQM models and their covariance relations. Now the future aspect of this paper is confirmed that the same procedure can be adopted to any industry for analyzing the quality of that organization.

"Is It Okay That She is a Woman?"

The article deals with Russian brainpower's perceptions of gender segregation in a technical university when training both IT-specialists and STEM professionals in general. The theoretical and methodological basis for interpreting the results of the empirical study are the main provisions of the theory of social representations, the concept of habitus and the concept of narrative identity. The assumption used as a research hypothesis is that gender “indifference” or neutrality, rather than gender discrimination, takes place in higher technical education in the Russian technical university. The analysis of the data obtained as a result of the study confirmed that there are gender professional distinctions in the group consciousness of brainpower. In Russian speech practice and culture, a thesaurus of non-binary perception of professional gender identity has not yet been formed. At the same time, there is a shift in perceptions of gender professional identity in IT towards gender “neutrality”, which allows us to expect a relatively “soft” transformation of social attitudes and adaptability of professional consciousness to changes in the perception of gender in IT.

Does eco-friendly tourism necessary for entrepreneurship? The role of tourism and innovation in sustainable development.

Recent years have seen a surge in international interest in the connections between tourism, technological development, and climate change. This research looks at how increased innovation and tourism might help the economies of the Group of Seven to grow sustainably. Multiple panel unit root tests confirmed the unit root properties of the variables, and the cross-sectional dependency of the panel data from 2000 to 2020 was analyzed. Pedroni and Kao's tests reveal a co-integration link between the variables. Full-modified OLS and dynamic OLS studies show that innovation, as measured by patents and scholarly papers, is associated with economic growth and reduced pollution. In order to estimate the variables, this research makes use of the augmented mean group (AMG) and CCEMG. These findings demonstrate tourism's enormous positive effect on lowering pollution levels and growing economies, two key indicators of sustainable progress. According to the study's findings, asylum seekers did not help boost national economies or participate in national environmental improvement initiatives. Evidence suggests that primary enrollment levels promote sustainable development by reducing environmental degradation and fostering economic growth. The findings suggest that the G7 economies would benefit from increased investment in innovation, tourism infrastructure, and technical higher education. These results provide valuable input for businesses, politicians, and the G7 economies' sustainable development goals.

Effect of commuting on the academic performance of students in higher technical education and their physical and emotional state

ABSTRACT This study establishes a relationship between commuting time and academic attainment of Bachelor of Technology students in face-to-face lectures and labs. A group of 244 students from a private university in India participated in this study. Surveys were conducted to know the specific effect of commuting time on students’ academic performance and their physical and mental state. This study reveals that commuting time has a negative correlation and a weak or moderate effect on academic performance. The results exhibited that 53% of commuting students found commuting a hindrance in class punctuality and regularity while 86% of students felt constant stress of getting debarred in the exam, in case of failing to maintain required attendance. This study will help academic administrators to frame academic policies to create a better academic environment for higher education students in India as well as in the countries having compulsory attendance policies.

Features of professional stress of coders

The article presents the results of an empirical study that focuses on the characteristics of occupational stress of coders. The research sample consisted of programmers aged 22 to 55 years. Respondents who participated in the study have a higher technical education and live and work in the territory of the Russian Federation. The participants in the empirical study, conducted as part of this work, voluntarily expressed their willingness to participate in the survey. The methods used in the study allowed for a multifactor assessment of the symptoms of occupational stress of programmers and the identification of the degree of its expression and qualitative characteristics among the surveyed. Psychodiagnostic methods aimed at determining the severity of occupational stress and the diagnosis of the formation of phases and symptoms of burnout, were selected for the study. To process the data obtained from the respondents through the Integral Diagnostics and Correction of Occupational Stress (IDICS) methodology developed by Leonova A.B., a corresponding computer program was used. The data obtained as a result of the conducted research allowed us to consider various aspects of the severity of occupational stress of the survey sample. The resulting assessment of the stress level made it possible to identify the main high and extremely high indicators of the severity of occupational stress of the respondents, diagnosed as part of a multi-level assessment of professional stress, indicate the relevance of considering the formation of a set of measures to prevent the occurrence of occupational stress of coders. In accordance with the research materials on the formation of phases and symptoms of burnout syndrome, the phases of tension and resistance are most formed among the surveyed programmers. Based on the data obtained from the analysis of the results of the preventive part of the Integral Diagnostics and Correction of Occupational Stress (IDICS) methodology, the article formulates recommendations for selecting a set of optimization measures in accordance with the identified specificity of stress.

The Effects of High School Career and Technical Education on Employment, Wages, and Educational Attainment

I investigate the effects of high school career and technical education (CTE) on later-life outcomes by constructing a dynamic structural model that instruments for curricula choice using variation in CTE opportunities and local labor market controls. Estimates derived from national longitudinal data suggest that trade CTE, relative to general education and business CTE, improves wages and employment opportunities while increasing high school graduation but decreasing university graduation propensities. Policy simulations suggest that incorporating vocational certification into CTE would improve labor market outcomes. Simulations also suggest that strict high school tracking would increase the dropout rate but improve outcomes for graduates at the expense of their high school utility.

Operations Research in Online Environment Using ICT in Higher Technical Education

Operations Research in Online Environment Using ICT in Higher Technical Education