Institutional Reputation Research Articles

Pengaruh Reputasi Lembaga dan Financial Technology Crowdfunding Terhadap Keputusan Berdonasi di Dompet Al-Qur'an Indonesia

In the world of philanthropy and non-profit institutions, donations are one of the crucial factors in determining the sustainability of the institutions. Of course, the decision to donate is one of the efforts to be considered, along with the factors that drive that attitude. This research aims to understand the factors that drive community decisions to give donations to philanthropic and non-profit organizations. Using quantitative approaches and SPSS analysis, the research involves research instruments, classical assumption tests, double linear regression, model accuracy evaluation, T tests, and data processing processes. The research findings confirm that both the reputation of institutions and crowdfunding financial technology significantly influenced donation decisions in the Qur’an Wallet, with both together having an impact of 49.9%.

Evaluating the university�s reputation as part of the interaction between the university and the city

Relevance. The growing importance of universities in the process of urban development is associated with the need to improve the reputation of educational institutions, to attract more students, investors and infrastructure development predefines the research relevance.Purpose. The research aims to determine the positive and negative factors of the interaction between the city and the university.Methodology. The research methodology is represented by analysis, statistical method and method of expert evaluations.Results. The research results are expressed in determining the degree of influence on the reputation of Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University processes and directions of interaction between the higher educational institution and the city of Turkestan, as well as the city government. Positive and negative aspects of interaction are described. The educational programs, scientific centres and laboratories created based on the university, which have a positive impact on the reputation of the educational institution, were studied. It is noted that the positive aspects of such interaction are the organization of internships, environmental monitoring, development of science in the region, attracting investors, development of university infrastructure and much more. As part of the study, it was determined that the interaction of higher educational institutions with the city is a mutually beneficial process that contributes to the development of both the university and the city.Conclusions. The results obtained are most important in the context of the development of the Turkestan region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in terms of assessing the positive impact on the development of the Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University and improving its reputation, entailing the formation of new mechanisms for the development of the region. The research results significance lies in determining the most effective areas of interaction between the university and the city, to achieve the improvement of the reputation of the analysed higher educational institution.

Somehow bogged down: why current discussions on measuring HEI reputation go round in circles, and possible ways out

ABSTRACT Measuring and managing reputation is one of the core challenges for higher education institutions (HEIs). Although research and theory in higher education marketing has been addressing this key issue for decades, a clear picture of how to capture and monitor the reputation of higher education institutions has not emerged. As a result, recommendations on how to apply systematic reputation management in the HEI setting are lacking. We review traditional conceptualizations of the construct of reputation, identify common challenges to reputation measurement, and examine their application in higher education settings. Bringing together the baselines from these fields, we argue along four main lines that recommending a theoretically acceptable way to capture HEI reputation is tantamount to an unsolvable task. As a solution to the impasse, we call for an exploration of altered perspectives on reputation measurement for the HEI context. Increased consideration of relevance and departures from existing attempts are two issues that are particularly addressed. To advance the theory and encourage new thinking, we develop several lines of research that we hope will inspire further work in this important area and move the field toward more applicable solutions.

Analisis Perlakuan Dana Non Halal sebagai Dana Kebajikan dan Reputasi Pada Lembaga Keuangan Syariah

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the treatment of non-halal funds including aspects of legal rules as a benevolent fund and see its correlation to the reputation of Islamic financial institutions. This research uses the library research method with data collection techniques through searching library references, in the form of books, journals and other scientific publications. Data analysis is carried out in depth on the meaning contained in each concept and paradigm both from verses in the Qur'an, Hadith, and the opinions of the figures. The results of this study explain that non-halal funds are a segment that requires in-depth study, because at first it did not have a legal basis in its management, only limited to the presentation and recording of the accounting side. The role of the ulama through the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) which issued fatwa Number 123 of 2018 is the basis for the treatment and legal status of non-halal funds. In addition, non-halal funds have an indirect effect on the reputation of Islamic financial institutions, meaning that the higher the receipt of non-halal funds, the worse the reputation of the institution.

Perceptions of Academic Dishonesty: Insights from the University of Tehran

In recent times, Iran has seen an increase in various forms of academic dishonesty. The frequency of academic fraud, plagiarism, and cheating has led to efforts to rebuild the global reputation of Iranian academic institutions. We argue that academic dishonesty adversely affects not only the academic sphere but society as a whole, and addressing it requires an understanding of its various contributing factors. To this end, we undertook a study involving students from three different faculties at the University of Tehran. The study included 300 undergraduate students (182 females and 118 males), aged between 17 to 34 years (average age 20.55, standard deviation 2.04), from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Faculty of Management, and Faculty of Social Sciences. While only minor differences were observed among students from these three faculties, significant variations were noted in the perceptions of academic dishonesty among students from different academic years, including their views on professors' and peers' dishonest behaviors, and the justifiability of academic dishonesty.

Awareness of Phishing Attacks in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Review of Types and Technical Approaches

Phishing Attacks Pose A Significant And Evolving Threat To Institutions Of Higher Learning, Potentially Compromising Sensitive Data, Financial Resources, And Institutional Reputation. This Paper Presents A Comprehensive Review Of Phishing Awareness And Prevention Strategies In Academic Environments, Examining The Unique Vulnerabilities These Institutions Face And Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Current Approaches. Through An Analysis Of Recent Literature And Case Studies, We Explore Various Types Of Phishing Attacks Targeting Academia, Including Email-Based Phishing, Spear Phishing, And Emerging Trends Like AI-Powered Attacks And Mobile-Focused Threats. The Paper Assesses The Current State Of Phishing Awareness Programs In Higher Education, Highlighting Challenges In Implementation And Measuring Effectiveness. We Then Examine Technical Approaches To Phishing Detection And Prevention, Including Email Filtering, Machine Learning-Based Systems, Browser Protection Tools, And Multi-Factor Authentication. A Comparative Analysis Of Awareness Programs And Technical Solutions Reveals The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Different Approaches, Emphasizing The Importance Of Integrating User Education With Advanced Technical Defenses. The Paper Concludes By Identifying Promising Areas For Future Research And Development, Such As Behavioral Tailored Biometric And Contextual AI, And Offers Policy Recommendations For Higher Education Institutions To Enhance Their Phishing Prevention Strategies. Our Findings Underscore The Need For A Dynamic, Multi-Faceted Approach To Combat Phishing In Academia, Combining Ongoing User Education, Cutting-Edge Technical Solutions, And Proactive Policy Measures. Our Findings Also Highlights The Need For Context Tailored Approaches That Address The Specific Challenges Faced By Higher Education Institutions In Combating Phishing Threats.

Quality Management System Practices among Higher Education Institutions in Region XII, Philippines

Quality Management System (QMS) is a structured framework or set of processes and procedures an organization implements to consistently deliver educational services and administrative processes that meet or exceed established quality standards. This study examined the QMS practices among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Region XII, Philippines. Using an embedded mixed-method research design, data were collected through surveys and interviews with deans, faculty, students, and quality assurance directors. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to treat the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was employed to analyze the qualitative data. The quantitative results initially indicated that the private and public HEIs mostly practice the implementation substantially and consistently, indicating that the majority of instances or situations involve the application of the practice, demonstrating a commendable level of adherence. Qualitative probes elaborated on various QMS practices employed by private and public HEIs related to leading, planning, engaging, empowering, cultivating, and governing. Moreover, the quantitative results revealed that the QMS practices are the same across HEIs regardless of categories and groups of respondents. With this result, typical features of QMS practices employed by private and public HEIs uncovered in the qualitative results encompass leadership and governance support, policy development, implementation, academic support, academic environment, and data quality management. The overall outcomes of this research are the proposed policy recommendations to enhance QMS practices in HEIs, highlighting components related to communication, performance monitoring and analysis, stakeholder engagement and feedback, transparency and accountability, benchmarking and competitive analysis, professional development, and well-being. The research findings imply that by adopting and enhancing QMS practices, HEIs can significantly improve educational outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, and institutional reputation, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the academic environment.

МЕТОДИ ТА ІНСТРУМЕНТИ ВИМІРЮВАННЯ АКАДЕМІЧНОЇ СВОБОДИ: СВІТОВА ПРАКТИКА, ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ В УКРАЇНІ

The article analyses world practices in assessing academic freedom as a set of the following elements: freedom of teaching, freedom of research, freedom of learning, free and unrestricted dissemination of knowledge and research results, institutional autonomy, employment security and financial security. It has been established that in some countries the concept of academic freedom is enshrined in the constitutions of the countries. Educational legislation in most of countries provides a predominantly declarative description of the concept of "academic freedom". Academic freedom has been shown to be under threat around the world. Methods and tools for assessing academic freedom include surveys of participants in the educational process, comparative analysis of the regulatory environment, receipt of reports of violations in the "Scholars at Risk" project, calculation of the European University Association's autonomy "Scorecard", determination of the Academic Freedom Index by the V-Dem project etc. The dynamics of the Academic Freedom Index are analysed based on data set indicators in 2023. Conclusions are drawn about the decline in the level of academic freedom in certain countries of the world and in Ukraine, and the need to measure its extent and the volume of violations in the field of higher education is substantiated. The results of the systematisation and analysis of the main approaches to assessing academic freedom are presented, their advantages, disadvantages, reliability, integrity, comparability, and frequency of data collection are specified. The requirements for the methodology for effective measurement of academic freedom are defined: complexity, systematicity, integration, flexibility, validity, adequacy, independence, and formability as the basis for development projects. The need to develop a domestic methodology for assessing academic freedom as a key criterion of academic reputation and quality of higher education institutions is emphasised.

Characteristics of academic reputation and internationalisation of higher education institutions in a changing and challenging world

Characteristics of academic reputation and internationalisation of higher education institutions in a changing and challenging world

Image of Higher Education Institutions: Main Components and Determinants

In the modern world, a significant role in the development of the innovative economy of the state is played by the training of highly qualified specialists who can produce new innovations and knowledge and build an efficient growing economy, manifested in the growth of the country’s GDP. The training of such specialists is the responsibility of higher education institutions, which in today’s, mainly Ukrainian, realities are struggling for applicants, which manifests itself in the formation of stakeholders’ perceptions of the university, i.e., the formation of its own image. The image of a higher education institution becomes an intangible resource on par with industrial and intellectual property. Today, higher education institutions are moving away from just teaching students and are becoming research centers in Ukraine and the world, working in the format of teaching, research, and commercialization. The reputation and perception of a higher education institution (HEI) by its stakeholders directly depend on its ability to operate effectively and serve as a link between highly qualified specialists and businesses. This creates competition between universities in shaping their own image. Along with traditional determinants, including rankings, it is now necessary to consider new factors that reflect the digital level of representation and communication of higher education institutions in the internet space. For this study, we selected higher education institutions (HEIs) with the highest positions in the Times Higher Education rankings in Ukraine and the countries of the Visegrad Group. These countries were chosen because of their geographical proximity to Ukraine, shared history and borders, and because they were among the last to become members of the European Union, which Ukraine aspires to join. This approach allows for an objective assessment of the image of Ukrainian higher education institutions in the context of Ukraine’s European integration aspirations. The methodological toolkit of the study was the entropy method of analysing the performance of the selected HEIs according to the Times Higher Education ranking and key indicators of the dynamics and visibility of their websites. The results obtained for the specific weights of the image subindicesindicate a 43% influence of presence on the internet. This study empirically confirms and theoretically proves that digital presence and visibility on the internet are significant factors in forming the image of higher education institutions. This indicates the need to strengthen the digital communications and representation of Ukrainian higher education institutions to improve their image. The research results can be helpful for educational institutions, politicians, and communication specialists who seek to enhance the image of their higher education institutions. The obtained results can be used to develop strategies for improving internet presence and communication practices, which will contribute to a general increase in the rating and prestige of higher education institutions.

Isn't it time for health professionals to shift their focus from preaching politics to promoting peace?

The magnitude of suffering on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides of the current war is beyond comprehension. Political agendas, misinformation and bias related to the conflict are being seen far too frequently in healthcare and medical academia. We believe it is time for healthcare professionals to redirect our attention away from politics and use our medical training to advocate for peace, care, and the welfare of all people, regardless of which side of the conflict they fall into. Politics in the workplace, particularly when disseminated information is divisive and, at times, based on opinion rather than fact, risks significant harm to patients, their families, and healthcare staff, as well as to institutional reputation. If we genuinely care for the well-being of patients and staff, we must lead by example and prevent healthcare systems and medical journals from being hijacked by politics.

The Strategic Frameworks in Digital Marketing Communication for Educational Institutions: A Case Analysis of Universitas Islam Negeri in Indonesia

In the ever evolving and highly competitive business landscape, the image of an organization, particularly in the realm of higher education, plays a pivotal role. This article proposes a strategic framework for digital marketing communication within educational institutions, with a case analysis drawn from Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi. We delve into the significant impact of information technology and the internet, reshaping communication paradigms on a global scale. Emphasizing the critical importance of a university's image in shaping societal perceptions and influencing educational choices, we explore the concept of brand image in the context of education. Detailing digital marketing strategies as a solution to enhance visibility, appeal, and the reputation of higher education institutions, this article elucidates how technological innovations and digital platforms serve as effective means for universities to connect with a broader audience, including prospective students, alumni, and potential partners. Through a case study analysis, we underscore the pivotal role of digital marketing in building and fortifying a positive image, as well as addressing potential reputation issues. The outcomes of this research provide strategic insights for universities to implement effective digital marketing communication, guiding them towards achieving their goals in this digital era.

Enhancing Islamic Educational Quality through Output-Based Quality Assurance: A Literature Review Perspective

This research undertakes a comprehensive literature review to analyze output-based quality assurance in Islamic educational institutions. The study systematically reviews scholarly articles published between 2019 and 2023, focusing on quality assurance and educational institution outputs. The findings highlight the pivotal roles of vision and mission alignment, strategic program implementation, robust facilities, and the cultivation of academically and competitively adept graduates. Key outcomes from the review include the importance of effective communication in achieving Islamic institutional goals, the significance of academic and non-academic flagship programs, and the criticality of a strong teaching and learning process. The study also reveals the efficacy of integrating strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and a balance of academic excellence and character development in enhancing educational quality. Despite its comprehensive nature, the research acknowledges limitations in its scope, primarily its reliance on existing literature, which may not encompass all possible educational contexts. Future research should explore diverse educational settings further and assess the long-term impacts of quality assurance strategies on student outcomes and Islamic institutional reputation. This study significantly contributes to the discourse on educational quality assurance, advocating for comprehensive, adaptable, and inclusive strategies in response to the evolving demands of the educational landscape.

The Effect of Accountability, Public Trust, Reputation and Perceived Quality of Zakat Institution to Muzzaki’s Behavior

Purpose—This study aims to examine the effects of accountability, public trust, reputation, and the perceived quality of the institution on Muzzaki’s behavior. Design/methodology/approach — This study used an associative causality approach with data collection techniques using questionnaires. The population of this study were all muzzaki at the Zakat Management Organization in East Java, totaling 10,000 muzzaki. The sampling method used in this research was purposive sampling. The analysis technique used was a variance-based structural equation model (SEM) or component-based SEM, known as Partial Least Square (PLS). Findings—Institutional accountability had a positive effect on public trust, the institution's reputation, perceived quality, and Muzzaki’s behavior. Public trust had a positive effect on Muzzaki’s behavior, and the institution's reputation and perceived quality had a positive effect on Muzzaki's behavior. Practical implications — The results showed that the implementation of institutional accountability is an important factor in increasing public trust, institutional reputation, perceived quality, and muzzaki’s behavior, so the Amil Zakat Institution in East Java Province is expected to be able to implement accountability properly so that the level of public trust, institutional reputation and perceived quality will be increase, so does the behavior of muzzaki at the Amil Zakat Institution in East Java Province. Originality/value — This research replicates and modifies the concept of previous research where there was a gap between the similar variables studied, which obtained inconsistent results.

Corporate culture of financial institutions: current problems, challenges, and necessary transformations

The global financial crisis and subsequent upheavals in the national banking systems of many countries, including Ukraine, demonstrated the obvious imperfection of the modern understanding of the essence, components, and role of corporate culture. Corporate culture, as well as the corporate social responsibility of financial institutions, lacks a legal component. Corporate codes formally declare a number of moral and ethical principles, values, but do not include provisions on the need for financial institutions to comply with the norms of international law and state laws. Corporate culture in this form, as well as corporate social responsibility, mostly perceived as a certain analogue of charity, plays an important part in promoting the image and strengthening the positive reputation of financial institutions. However, they do not contribute to the awareness of responsibility for compliance with laws as the foundation of corporate culture, corporate social responsibility in the activity of business structures in the financial sector.
 As the main causes of global financial crises and those in national banking systems, lawyers and researchers of corporate culture named corporate dishonesty, violation of legal norms by banks, respectively, improper management. Such corporate culture, which lacks a legal component, does not fulfill the role of a legal regulatory mechanism, was called "defective." It not only does not draw a clear line between legal and illegal activities of financial institutions and allows financial manipulation but also does not perform the main functions of strengthening a positive reputation and increasing trust in financial institutions and the financial sector as a whole. Moreover, in the conditions of a crisis, it destroys this trust.
 The article examines the main approaches to expanding the interpretation and components of the corporate culture of financial institutions, substantiates the need for its transformation in the direction of introducing the legal component as the basis of corporate culture and responsibility.

Neuropsychological Intervention Using an Islamic Religious Approach to Prevent Bullying: Case Study at Madrasah Aliyah Mu'allimaat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Bullying cases continuously spread in educational institutions so that they affect student physical and psychological development and even give the institution reputation bad name. Madrasah Mu’allimaat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, on the other hand, is able to decrease the number of bullying cases. The objective of this research is to theorize bullying preventing practices in Madrasah Muallimaat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. The approach of this research is descriptive qualitative. The informants of the research are the head of the madrasah, teachers, and students. The data collection methods are observation, interview, interpretation, and documentation. The data analyses are done with description, categorization, interpretation, and theorization. The result of the research shows that bullying preventing practices are done by combining psychological approach, neuroscience, and Islamic learning. The practices are then theorized into neuropsychology. Neuropsychology learns the relationship between brain and behavior, studies various functions including knowledge, skills in managing emotions focusing on empowering individuals. Neuropsychological interventions done at Madrasah Muallimaat Yogyakarta are: (1) Self-control through guidance, (2) Self-control through fasting habitation, (3) Self-control through collaboration and the values of friendship, (4) Self-control through religious activities (5) Self-control through empathy among students, and (6) self-control through patience and discipline. Theoretical configuration of the neuro-psycholgical intervention can be a model for the next research on bullying prevention in other Islamic educational institutions.

Effectiveness of Lecturer Development Programs in the Context of Higher Education Management

As time goes by, changes always occur. This can be seen in the education sector where the need for education is increasingly urgent in order to improve the quality of higher education through lecturer development. Higher education plays a crucial role in the formation of quality human resources, and skilled and continuously developing lecturers have a direct impact on the student learning experience. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of lecturer development programs in the context of higher education management. The aim of this research is to assess the extent to which lecturer development programs can achieve the goal of increasing their teaching competencies and skills. The research method used is a qualitative research method involving a survey of lecturers who have participated in the program, analysis of academic performance, and in-depth interviews. The research results show that the majority of lecturers experience continuous improvement in understanding, use of innovative teaching methods, and involvement in research. In addition, the lecturer development program succeeded in motivating participants to innovate in teaching methods, increase the competitiveness of higher education, and strengthen relationships between lecturers and students. Through lecturer development programs, universities can achieve improvements in the quality of teaching and research, which in turn improves the institution's reputation. The conclusion of this research is that this program is effective in increasing lecturer competency, which has a positive impact on the overall quality of higher education. Thus, investment in lecturer development programs can be considered a sustainable strategy to advance the quality of higher education and achieve the goal of developing quality human resources.

A Pathway leads to Quality Tertiary Education via the change in Learning Technologies and Students’ Academic Self-Concept with the intervention of Students’ Creativity

Since the dawn of civilization, humans have been learning and adapting to new environments and changing scenarios. The fast-paced changing trends in the advancement of educational technology are exercising a push on the Higher Education System to elevate and follow transformation. Moreover, the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 expands the phenomenon of “Quality Education” by 2030 which suggests building and upgrading the traditional educational environment to a more tech-oriented learning environment.The current study used a quantitative research approach and collected data from a sample of seven nighty eight students from private and public sector universities in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. The study proposed four hypotheses investigating direct and indirect relationships between variables, based on Lewin’s Change Model and reinforced by the Social Exchange Theory. The research findings showed that the attitude toward Technological Change positively and significantly influences the Academic Self Concept through the intervention (mediation) of students' creativity. The interrelationship of the variables in the current study model, especially within the tertiary education of Sindh province, has not been extensively researched before. This emphasizes the uniqueness of the research questions developed based on the theoretical framework of the Kurt Lewin Model. Moreover, the study has been updated to incorporate citations and references from recent years. The study's findings indicate that leaders and managers of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a crucial role in influencing students' academic self-concept based on their views of the technology resources in the learning environment, particularly in line with HEC Vision 2025 and UN Sustainability Development Goal 4 Quality Education. Moreover, students' academic achievement, contentment level, multidimensional learning, and confidence significantly influence the competitive market and contribute to the educational institution's reputation.

Patient Perspectives on Selecting an Academic Aesthetic Surgeon: A Qualitative Analysis.

Growth of the aesthetic surgery marketplace has increased patient choice in provider selection. This study aimed to characterize how patients choose an aesthetic surgeon, identify knowledge gaps in this decision-making process, and understand why patients select academic aesthetic surgeons. A qualitative interview study of aesthetic surgery patients from an academic center was conducted. Purposive sampling maximized representation regarding surgeon, surgery type, and patient demographics. An interview guide was developed in collaboration with content and methodology experts, then refined through pilot testing. Emergent themes were identified using a codebook constructed by grounded theory. Thematic saturation was achieved with 24 patients. When selecting a surgeon, participants valued bedside manner (24 of 24) and past patients' satisfaction (18 of 24). Most participants (16 of 24) ascribed low importance to board certification. Reasons given for choosing an academic practice included the institution's reputation (13 of 24) and the availability of medical records and other specialties if complications arise (8 of 24). Participants demonstrated knowledge gaps regarding medical training and licensure. No participant (0 of 24) was aware that any licensed physician can offer aesthetic surgery, and nearly all participants (23 of 24) expressed discomfort with this. Patients prioritize subjective elements when selecting an aesthetic surgeon, relying less on objective and meaningful qualifications like board certification and training background. Academic aesthetic practice is valued because of reputation and ability to function as a medical home. Given the lack of public understanding regarding physician training, initiatives promoting transparency are needed to ensure that patients can make safe, informed decisions.

Online Educational Marketing as a Means to Increase the Attractiveness of the University and Its Image

The universities in the Republic of Moldova face difficulties in promoting educational offers and attracting students, trying to find the best ways to interact with target audiences to improve and develop the institutional image and reputation, increasing notoriety, the attractiveness of study programs and stimulating enrolment under the conditions of intensifying competition, increasing costs and rapidly decreasing student numbers. Therefore, the issue of marketing strategies, policies and tactics becomes increasingly topical and of major interest to universities, moreover, an appropriate marketing strategy can provide them with future success in an increasingly competitive higher education market. At the same time, the studies conducted allow us to find that marketing remains one of the fields often ignored by universities, while the use of digital marketing channels become a necessity for any university marketing strategy. Online marketing strategies can positively influence the reviews among potential students by presenting its strengths, the characteristics that differentiates it from competitors, thus contributing to improving the image of the university and increasing the attractiveness for study applicants.