Management Of Higher Education Institutions Research Articles

РЕПУТАЦІЙНИЙ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ ЗАКЛАДУ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ: СУТНІСТЬ ТА ЧИННИКИ ВПЛИВУ

This article explores the concept of reputation management in higher education institutions (HEIs) and the factors that influence it. The authors analyze how changes in the external economic environment and events within the country affect the perception of HEIs and their competence in maintaining a positive image. The article considers the factors influencing the formation of HEI reputation and classifies them. The authors emphasize the importance of timely updating reputational strategies depending on various influencing factors, which will allow effective interaction with all stakeholders and form a positive reputation

THE EXPERIENCE OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN PREVENTING EXISTING CORRUPTION RISKS IN THE MANAGEMENT PROCESS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR

Establishing proper and effective management in the field of higher education is one of the most important measures to prevent corruption risks in this system. The organization of management of national higher education on the basis of international standards is becoming relevant in the context of the development of international relations and the global integration process. At this stage, it will be useful to study best practices aimed at organizing management in the field of higher education in developed foreign countries and preventing corruption risks in this process. The study specifically examines issues such as the management of higher education institutions, their independence and financial support, as well as the role of government agencies in the management of this area.

Reforms in the Education System of the Republic Of Uzbekistan to Improve the Management of Higher Education Institutions

Abstrak: Artikel ini mengungkapkan reformasi utama di sektor pendidikan Republik Uzbekistan. Hingga tahun 2017, jumlah institusi pendidikan tidak cukup untuk mendaftarkan siswa Uzbek sekolah. Oleh karena itu, banyak siswa yang tidak mendaftar telah mulai mengejar keinginan pendidikan mereka di luar negeri, terutama di negara-negara tetangga, yaitu Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, dan Federasi Russia. Bahkan data statistik menunjukkan bahwa sekitar setiap tahun hingga 2017, hanya 9 persen lulusan sekolah yang bisa mendaftar ke universitas, sisanya lulusan baru tidak dapat mendaftar. Sementara itu, populasi Uzbekistan meningkat secara dramatis. Oleh karena itu, tujuan utama artikel ini adalah untuk menunjukkan pentingnya dan kebutuhan reformasi di sektor pendidikan Uzbekistan. Informasi dalam artikel ini didasarkan pada analisis data sekunder, serta laporan statistik dan dokumen yang diperoleh dari berbagai kementerian dan lembaga pemerintah. Selain itu, korelasi demografi dan cakupan institusi ditunjukkan. Abstract: The article reveals the main reforms in the educational sector of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Until 2017, the number of educational intuitions was not enough to enroll Uzbek schools’ pupils. Therefore, many unenrolled pupils have started to pursue their educational desires abroad, especially in neighboring countries, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Russian Federation. Even statistical data showed that approximately every year until 2017, only 9 percent of school graduates could have enrolled in universities; the rest of fresh graduates could not be enrolled. Whereas, the population of Uzbekistan has been raised dramatically. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to show the importance and need for reforms in the education sector of Uzbekistan. The information inthis article is based on the analysis of secondary data as well as statistical reports and documents obtained from various government ministries and agencies. Moreover, the correlation between demography and coverage of intuitions has been shown.

Digitalisation and professional training of medical specialists in Ukrainian universities: A case study in health education

Relevance. The COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of martial law in Ukraine have contributed to the increased use of digital technologies in all spheres of life, including education.Purpose. The purpose of this study was to identify ways to improve professional training in Ukrainian higher education institutions in the context of digitalisation of education, specifically in the healthcare sector.Methodology. To fulfil this purpose, the methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as the interview method and the author�s questionnaire were used.Results. This paper covered the changes in the professional training of Ukrainian students caused by the active development of distance education and digital technologies. To obtain information on the professional training of specialists in the context of digitalisation, a study was conducted among 263 students of Ukrainian medical institutions. The findings of this study showed that students face difficulties in using modern technologies both when studying and in professional practice. Dynamic changes in the use of modern technologies in professional training require greater involvement of educational institutions in this process, namely: creating courses, electives, conducting trainings for students, holding online meetings with leading experts, introducing technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality into the educational process.Conclusions. It was found that effective training of specialists in the context of digitalisation of the educational process should be based on the following principles: the principle of consistency, the principle of activity, consciousness and independence, the principle of purposefulness, the principle of interaction between classroom, and independent learning activities. These principles are interdependent and ensure effective training of future specialists and develop in them the desire for self-education and lifelong development. The findings of this study can be used by the management of higher education institutions and teachers to improve the educational process in the context of digitalisation, as well as by students for professional self-improvement.

The role of managerial competencies in fostering collaboration between higher education institutions and local communities

Relevance. The relevance of the scientific work lies in the need to study the competencies of the heads of higher education institutions and territorial communities in Ukraine and the results of their relationships. Purpose. The purpose of this research work is to identify the key competencies of senior officials of higher education institutions of Ukraine in 2023 and the results of their influence on the development of cooperation between higher education institutions and territorial communities. Methodology. Theoretical and empirical research methods were used in the scientific work, namely description, analysis, systematization, generalization, the survey of employees of the structure of education and territorial community in the city of Poltava, as well as interviews. Results. As a result of the scientific research, the necessary competencies of the manager were identified, which are a prerequisite for effective management of higher education institutions and territorial communities in Ukraine by the beginning of 2023. Also, the main characteristics of the leader’s personality and their influence on the establishment of interaction between territorial communities and institutions of higher education were determined in the research work. The main competencies of managers and necessary personal qualities are structured in this work. Conclusions. The position of employees of the Taras Shevchenko Luhansk National University and members of the Poltava City Council, as representatives of the territorial community of the city of Poltava, was studied, with the help of a survey, regarding the presence of the necessary managerial competencies and personal qualities of the managers of the above-mentioned structures and their influence on the interaction between the structures. The results of research work can be used by scientists and researchers for further study of the main competencies of heads of higher education institutions and territorial communities in Ukraine.

KSD model for plagiarism protection in hybrid pedagogy: The view of private college students

Relevance. Hybrid pedagogy has become the new norm of higher education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is still a problem of detecting plagiarism in hybrid pedagogy and the lack of methods to combat it, which makes it necessary to investigate this issue in more detail.Purpose. The purpose of the study is to reveal the views of students of Chinese private colleges on the knowledge, causes and methods of solving the problem of plagiarism and provide an effective model of protection against plagiarism.Methodology. To achieve this goal, the methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, and generalization, as well as the questionnaire and interview methods were used.Results. The study found that hybrid pedagogy can contribute to plagiarism due to the lack of control over students and free access to Internet resources. A survey was conducted among students of Chinese private and public colleges, which showed greater awareness of plagiarism among students of public colleges. The results of a survey and interview of respondents were compared and determined that students of Chinese private colleges are more likely to violate academic integrity than students of public colleges. The results of the study show that private colleges have neither method of punishing plagiarism in student papers nor methods of combating it. To provide an effective model of protection against plagiarism, methods of monitoring academic integrity in higher education institutions in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the USA were compared.Conclusions. The study proposed and described the Knowledge-Support-Defence (KSD) model as a method of combating plagiarism in Chinese colleges. The results of the study can be used by the management of higher educational institutions to develop academic integrity among students and researchers, as well as by teachers to fairly evaluate student work.

Unravelling of moderating effect of progressive education between job demand and burnout

PurposeThis study aims to provide a causal framework for teacher burnout (BO) and work engagement (WE) by examining the factors that contribute to it and evaluating how progressive education (PE) affects teachers' performance in Higher education institutions (HEIs).Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a multi-stage sampling technique with the help of computer random generation data from a selected list of teachers. The survey has two sections; the first consisted of a questionnaire of PE, BO, WE and organizational outcomes and the second contained four items to measure the demographic variables. The researcher contacted 745 teachers and asked them to fill up the questionnaire but the authors received only 498 useable responses.FindingsThe results of the study confirmed that moderating role PE reduces the BO of the teachers of HEIs and increases WE. The job demand-resource (JD-R) model was also validated in the Indian context and the model was found suitable for the Indian sample.Research limitations/implicationsThe study has been conducted to manage BO and teachers' engagement in HEIs and the result suggests that the Management of HEIs should value PE characteristics as a crucial component of the educational process. PE encourages academic engagement among professors and students in HEIs.Originality/valueThe study tests the moderating role of PE with the JD-R and the JD-R model in the higher education system in India, which is rarely tested. The study's integrated approach to BO and WE, which provide insight into both viewpoints and aids in employees' poor health.

Open access to scientific resources of institutional repositories of Ukrainian higher educational institutions for information and library direction

The purpose of the article is to analyse the level of providing open access to scientific resources in Ukrainian higher education institutions’ institutional repositories for information and library direction. The research methodology is based on general scientific and special cognition methods, including analysis, synthesis, monitoring and comparison. The scientific novelty of the work consists of expanded ideas about the possibilities of activating the work of higher educational institutions’ institutional repositories for information and library direction as a component of determining their ratings at the world level through the maximum realising openaccess provision to their scientific resources for developing scientific and technical progress. Conclusions. The article analyses the institutional repositories of 10 higher education institutions for information and library direction by using Webometrics, QS World University Rankings, and SimilarWeb. The analysis of using the levelof institutional repositories testified to its inadequacy. The research based on using web analytics by SimilarWeb made it possible to identify four leaders of higher education institutions in terms of the number of users’ visitsto their repositories: West Ukrainian National University (WUNU), National Aviation University (NAU), Ternopil National Technical University named after Ivan Puluj (TNTU). Geographical, gender, age, thematic diversification of higher educational institutions’ institutional repositories, as well as the level of their using the main communication channels (direct appeal, regular search, referrals, e-mail, social networks) thanks to the analysis of their websites’ traffic were determined. The recommendations for improving information culture for scientific and pedagogical staff, students, librarians, management of higher educational institutions for information and library direction, and all participants of scientific communication were given through activating their using institutional repositories to promote them in the global scientific and educational space as components in increasing the rating positions of higher educational institutions in Webometrics and QS World University Rankings thanks to providing open access to scientific resources for developing scientific and technological progress

GENDER INEQUALITY OF WOMEN IN EDUCATION OR WHY WOMEN ARE UNDERREPRESENTED IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS?

The article is devoted to one of the main and topical problems of gender studies, namely, gender inequality of women in education when occupying senior management positions. The following categories are understood by the researchers as management positions in higher education institutions: rector, vice-rectors, president, head or director, who acts within the limits of their powers. Despite the fact that education is one of the most feminized branches of Ukrainian society, the heads of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine according to the Soviet tradition were (with a rare exception to the rule) men. The author analyzes gender differences in the distribution of power in the best higher education institutions of Ukraine according to the consolidated rating. Special attention is paid to the state of gender equality in leadership positions at the Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University. The author believes that one of the main tasks of gender is to find out the factors that prevent women from being active and being elected to leadership positions in institutions of higher education. The author believes that one of the main tasks of gender is to find out the factors that prevent women from being active and being elected to leadership positions in institutions of higher education. The article analyzes the scientific literature, in which the following factors are divided into «availability of offers» and «availability of demand»: «availability of offers» includes the potential readiness of women to occupy management positions in higher education institutions; «availability of demand» includes prejudices of educators regarding the leadership of women in the educational sphere, and in institutions of higher education in particular. The author examines the Gender Equality Index of the World Economic Forum, which contains four dimensions related to the subject of the study: economic opportunities for women in leadership positions; the level of women’s education and its quality; the state of women’s health and the possibility of its recovery; the degree of representation of women in leadership positions in the country. The article proposes ways to solve the situation regarding gender inequality of women in leadership positions in higher education institutions of Ukraine. As a way to improve the state of gender inequality of women in leadership positions in higher education institutions of Ukraine, it is proposed to conduct trainings or shortened courses on gender studies for students, teachers, scientists, senior managers of higher education institutions, which will help women believe in themselves, and the management of higher education institutions recognize the possibility of women’s leadership. In the future, it is planned to continue the development of this topic thanks to the analysis of the state of gender equality of women in the management positions of higher education institutions in the European educational environment and its comparison with the Ukrainian one, as well as the search for positive experience and ways to overcome the existing situation.

An Exploring Research Trend on Supply Chain Management in Higher Education Institutions: A Bibliometric Analysis

An Exploring Research Trend on Supply Chain Management in Higher Education Institutions: A Bibliometric Analysis

Digital culture in scientific libraries

The article reveals the main areas of higher education institutions scientific librar-ies’ work in the field of forming the youth digital culture and ensuring the basic prin-ciples of digital citizenship. The relevance and novelty of the research lies in clarify-ing the need for constant improvement of digital culture in its relationship with digital citizenship in the modern educational space with the involvement of the scientific libraries’ experience. The research methodology is based on a combination of com-parative analysis, systematic, heuristic and logical methods of scientific research. The essential features of information culture, digital culture and the culture of knowledge management in the modern educational space are analyzed, in particular, the dynamics of knowledge management in higher educational institutions stimulate students to exchange experience and knowledge not only within the boundaries of one educational institution, but also in the network educational space in general. Digital technologies provide effective communication in the network public space and create prerequisites for successful professional and personal self-realization of a person. It is noted that the formation of digital culture is based on the develop-ment of digital competences, as a dynamic combination of knowledge, abilities, skills, ways of thinking, views, other personal qualities in the field of information, communication and digital technologies for communication, personal development, learning, work, participation in social life. The main features of digital citizenship are defined as the awareness of universal cultural and social issues related to technolo-gies, the formed practice of legal and ethical behavior; safe, legal and responsible use of information and technologies; demonstration of a positive attitude towards the use of technology, that support collaboration, learning and productivity; a sense of responsibility for one's lifelong learning; commitment to intellectual honesty; re-spect for different cultures and societies in the virtual environment and the preserva-tion of personal information. The Conclusions emphasize the worldview component of digital culture, which contributes to a change in thinking style based on new digital competencies. In the conditions of globalization challenges of modern times, the formation of digital culture of youth contributes to ensuring information security not only of an individual, but also of society as a whole.

Informatization Construction and Innovative Change Path of Educational Management in Higher Education Institutions

Informatization Construction and Innovative Change Path of Educational Management in Higher Education Institutions

Predictive analytics of scientific and technological trends for decision making in university management

In this paper we analyze the problem of data-driven university management. We propose a concept of an intelligent strategic decision support system (ISDSS) to ensure that informed decisions are made in the management of higher education institutions. We show that the underlying task of various decision support tasks in university management is the analysis and forecasting of scientific and technological trends. We propose an approach to solving this task which includes determining promising emerging and existing technological areas, forecasting the further development of each of the selected areas, generating possible scenarios of their development and preparing suggestions for decision makers.

Innovation management of higher education institutions: A study of entrepreneurial competence development and further governance

Innovation management of educational institutions as agents of change and development of entrepreneurial competencies is a focus of attention entering the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) era in Indonesia because higher education is recognized as a locus for the development of innovation, science, technology, and art. The purpose of this article is to understand the role of educational institutions, especially Muhammadiyah University (UNISMUH) in Makassar, in managing innovation and developing entrepreneurship competencies as agents of change. The descriptive-qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach is applied in collecting data to be processed and analyzed using an interactive model. The results of the study found that creativity, basic values, and strategic value orientations of innovation and entrepreneurial competency development based on Muhammadiyah higher education institutions (HEIs) in Makassar through a knowledge management approach (KMA) have raised the image of HEI as agents of change and innovation in the local government context. The application of KMA through the process of knowledge creation in educational innovation and entrepreneurship programs is an integral part of the Independent Learning Independent Campus (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka — MBKM) program which is encouraged nationally.

A mobilidade acadêmica internacional: uma revisão bibliométrica e integrativa da literatura entre 2005 e 2022

Abstract Academic mobility is a widely studied topic in different fields. The aim of this article is to analyse the literature on International Academic Mobility (IAM), both inbound and outbound, identifying research collaboration networks, the most influential authors and journals, as well as the interest groups portrayed and students, highlighting topics and theoretical approaches. A bibliometric and integrative literature review was carried out from 2005 to 2022 on the Web of Science (WoS) academic database, resulting in a bibliometric analysis of 851 articles and an integrative review of the 42 most cited articles among the authors highlighted. The results showed relationships between publications, authors, and themes, highlighting some central authors and journals that have been both productive and relevant. With the integrative review, the main topics were identified ‒ motivations and outcomes of the MAI, labour market and career, socio-economic aspects, educational policies of the countries and management of higher education institutions (HEIs), inequalities in the MAI, brain circulation and the impact of COVID-19 ‒, the most used theories ‒ human capital, social capital, rational choice, push-pull motivations, vocational education and training, types of international mobility ‒ and the interest groups portrayed in the publications ‒ students, graduates, teachers, researchers, higher education institutions and governments of the countries. Studies are suggested that integrate subjects and organisations participating in the process, with a focus on educational and social policies, finding solutions to reduce inequalities and enabling changes in the political, economic, and social context to be monitored.

Optimisation of Cross-Border Project Management In Higher Education Institutions in the Context of the Impact of Global Economic Crises

In today's globalized and interconnected world, the impact of global crises poses increasing risks to the economic situation of each country in particular. The study of cross-border cooperation in the context of current crisis processes allows us to identify new risks and ways to minimize them. The purpose of the study is to analyze ways to optimize the management of cross-border projects in the context of the impact of global economic crises. Scenario planning, SWOT analysis, statistical and mathematical research methods are used in the course of the study. The article discusses the peculiarities of managing cross-border projects on the example of the Precarpathian National University in the context of the impact of global economic crises. Using the example of the university, the author analyzes the implementation of cross-border projects for the period of 2020-2022, which occurred during two crises. The first global economic crisis is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the second regional crisis is caused by the war in Ukraine. The risks faced by the grantee in implementing international programs are identified. The study analyzed four different cross-border projects, which made it possible to assess all the risks in more detail and identify existing problems. For a detailed analysis, the medium-sized PrePOD project was selected, which operated from 2020 to 2022 and received an average amount of funding. The strengths and weaknesses of cross-border cooperation were assessed. The study pays special attention to the role of the Precarpathian National University, emphasizing the need for financial risk management, effective communication, compliance with the law, and adaptation of national legislation to European standards. The paper formulates strategies for improving the management of cross-border projects in the context of global crises, and proposes to create research centers to improve the management of grant activities. It has been determined that flexibility and communication are the international factors that can reduce the impact of crisis processes on the implementation of international cooperation.

Factors Affecting the Online Learning Outcomes of Higher Educational Institutions in Nepal

Purpose: This study primarily aims to examine and evaluate the factors affecting the outcomes of online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic period among university students in Nepal. Similarly, this study investigated management students’ perception of online management courses and explored the presence of factors that help to generate online learning outcomes in management courses and devise an online learning outcomes model.
 Methodology: Using a survey research design, the study applied a cross-sectional study in three out of eight universities that taught management courses. A purposive sampling method was applied to select the respondent students. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted to establish internal consistency and evidence of validity. To assess the responses to online classes, a multivariate linear regression analysis was used.
 Findings: Digital pedagogy, learning environment, ICT knowledge, COVID-19 context, ICT-friendly University and curriculum, and outcomes were identified as the factors from exploratory factor analysis. The overall students’ perceptions of the online management course had high reliability with Cronbarch’s alpha of 0.941. However, only three factors; digital pedagogy, learning environment, and ICT friendliness of university and curriculum were found to be significant as per the regression analysis.
 Originality/value: This study contributes to the management of higher educational institutions and the model can be used in future research. The findings will support on quality improvement of the online teaching mode.
 Implications: Nepalese universities have to work on the development of ICT infrastructure and courses should be redesigned with ICT features in mind for effective online learning. Furthermore, Nepalese higher educational institutions should step forward for institutional transformation, especially by following an ICT-friendly curriculum and structure with a gradual introduction of digital pedagogy in its regular courses.

THEORETICAL BASIS OF RELATIONSHIP MARKETING OF UKRAINIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The main purpose of the article is to provide a thorough theoretical consideration of the concept of relationship marketing management of higher education institutions in modern conditions. The authors aim to define the theoretical foundations of this concept by analysing different approaches to its definition by different scholars, and to highlight the prerequisites for the formation of the concept of relationship marketing management in higher education institutions. In the article the authors consider in detail the nature and theoretical foundations of relationship marketing in Ukrainian universities. The paper highlights the prerequisites for the formation of the concept of relationship marketing management in Ukrainian higher education institutions. Particular attention is paid to the context of relationship marketing management in the context of the crisis in Ukraine due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the military conflict. The publication explores how these challenges affect the implementation of the relationship marketing management concept and considers key management strategies in this context. The article pays special attention to the study of the impact of digital transformations on the management of relationship marketing in Ukrainian universities. The authors analyse how the introduction of digital technologies creates new opportunities and challenges for relationship marketing management in higher education, especially in times of crisis. Based on this analysis, the authors propose an improved definition of the term "relationship marketing management of a higher education institution". They see it as a continuous process aimed at creating and sustaining value for all participants in this interaction. This improved definition takes into account the strategic orientation of relationship marketing management, which recognises the important role of universities in society. Furthermore, the article discusses the key actions required for the successful implementation of relationship marketing management in universities. The research proposes a classification of participants in the interaction of universities in the process of managing relationship marketing, distinguishing the categories of responsible actors, business partners, observers and regulators. This classification helps structure the university's interaction with various stakeholders and define their role in the context of relationship marketing management.

Modern models and methods of project management in higher education institutions

The article analyzes modern methods and models of management of educational projects in higher education institutions. The expediency of implementing a project approach to the management of educational activities of higher education institutions in order to successfully achieve the stated goals of educational projects is substantiated. The article analyzes modern theories and practices of managing various educational projects implemented in higher education institutions. The authors proposed detailing the role of information technologies in the management of educational projects in higher education institutions, which will allow project managers to simplify the task of digitalization of the educational industry. It was noted that the use of project-technological foundations in the organization of higher education management and informatization ensure the adoption of quality decisions starting from managerial (economic) activities and ending with the planning of the educational process, making strategic decisions on the development of higher education. It has been demonstrated that each type of activity of higher education institutions becomes much more effective and successful precisely when using modern information technologies and methodologies in management. It has been proven that the development and application of information technologies in the management of educational projects is an urgent task that is constantly changing under the influence of external and internal factors and is a priority direction of scientific research.

THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY AS A MEDIATOR IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADER-MEMBER EXCHANGE AND JOB PERFORMANCE

Academic staffs are the main asset to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) since education is the institution's core business. The ability of academic staff to meet the goals set by the HEIs is of utmost importance. They must possess strong competencies and excellent personality to improve their performance and achieve the desired target. Although the effect of organizational and individual factors has been verified in previous studies, it remains unclear what underlying mechanisms explain the relationship. This study examined the role of personality as a mediator in the relationship between leader-member exchange (LMX) and job performance. This research used a quantitative method with a total sample of 260 academic staff in private HEIs, which were analyzed using the SEM Amos software. The findings showed that LMX and job performance (β= -0.26) and LMX and personality (β= 0.42) were significantly related, and academic staff personality was found to have the most substantial effect on job performance (β= 1.07). The result also indicated that personality partially mediates the relationship between LMX and job performance. The study's findings propose that the management of HEIs can improve the organizational factors through the proper implementation of LMX, which will nurture individual factors' effectiveness and improve academic staff job performance.