Management Of Higher Education Institutions Research Articles

Artificial intelligence – talent acquisition in HEIs recruitments

PurposeThe current research study aims to examine the application feasibility and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) among higher educational institutions (HEIs) in talent acquisitions (TA).Design/methodology/approachA systematic sampling method was adopted to collect the responses from the 385 staff working across the various levels of management in HEIs in metropolitan cities in India. JAMOVI & SmartPLS 4 were applied to validate the hypothesis by performing the simple percentage analysis and structural equation modelling. The demographic and construct variables considered were adoption, actual usage, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and talent management.FindingsThe key indicators of perceived usefulness are productivity, perceived ease of use, adaptability, candidate experience with the adoption of AI, frequency in decision-making in its actual usage and career path of development in the HEIs. These are the most influential items impacting the application of AI in TA.Originality/valueAI has the potential to revolutionize TA in HEIs in the form of enhanced efficiency, improved candidate experience, more objective hiring decisions, talent analytics and risk automation. However, they facilitate resume screening, candidate sourcing, applicant tracking, interviewing and predictive analytics for attrition.

Understanding digital transformation challenges for online learning and teaching in higher education institutions: a review and research framework

PurposeThe widespread uptake of digital technology tools for online teaching and learning reached its peak during the nationwide lockdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. It transformed the higher education institutions (HEIs) marketplace both in developed and developing countries. However, in this process of digital transformation, several HEIs, specifically from developing countries, faced major challenges. That threatened to affect their sustainability and performance. In this vein, this study conducts a bibliometric review to map the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and suggest strategies for HEIs to cope with post-pandemic situations in the future.Design/methodology/approachThis comprehensive review encompasses 343 papers published between 2020 and 2023, employing a systematic approach that combines bibliometrics and content analysis to thoroughly evaluate the articles.FindingsThe investigation revealed a lack of published work addressing the specific challenges faced by the faculty members affecting their well-being. The study underscores the importance of e-learning technology adoption for higher education sustainability by compelling both students and teachers to rely heavily on social media platforms to maintain social presence and facilitate remote learning. The reduced interpersonal interaction during the pandemic has had negative consequences for academic engagement and professional advancement for both educators and students.Practical implicationsThis has implications for policymakers and the management of HEIs, as it may prove useful in reenvisioning and redesigning future curricula. The paper concludes by developing a sustainable learning framework using a blended approach. Additionally, we also provide directions for future research to scholars.Originality/valueThis study has implications for policymakers and HEI management to rethink the delivery of future courses with a focus on education and institute sustainability. Finally, the research also proposes a hybrid learning framework for sustainability and forms a robust foundation for scholars in future research.

Evaluating Lecturer Performance in Vietnam: An Application of Fuzzy AHP and Fuzzy TOPSIS Methods

Higher education is regarded as being of paramount importance in Vietnam and as being essential to raising the level of the country's labor force and promoting economic progress. Evaluation of lecturers is one of the institution's activities and a crucial component of managing human resources in higher education institutions. How to evaluate faculty members' overall performance using a range of criteria is one of the key evaluation-related challenges. This study presents a method that uses fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to assess and rank the performance of lecturers. Specifically, the evaluation framework is developed by identifying criteria and sub-criteria based on a comprehensive review of existing literature. Following that, the fuzzy AHP approach is used to determine the weights of the criteria and sub-criteria using the pairwise comparisons. The Fuzzy TOPSIS approach is employed to assess and prioritize lecturers identified through expert evaluation. When applied in group decision-making, utilizing fuzzy AHP and fuzzy TOPSIS promotes agreement among decision-makers and diminishes uncertainty in decision-making processes. The utilization of the multiple criterion measurement approach can then be used to carry out the evaluation. The suggested framework is also demonstrated via a case study. The use of this framework can improve the evaluation's objectivity, accuracy, and scientific methodology. It is believed that this work will assist managers of higher education institutions improve their standards for educational quality.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SUPPORT FOR THE INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

At this historical stage of development, Ukraine is going through the most difficult times since the period of gaining its independence. The logic of state administration, financial and credit relations, social guidelines and the foreign policy of our country in general has changed. The sectors of education and science, in which not always positive changes are taking place, were also affected by such changes. Rather, on the contrary, there is a trend of stagnation in education caused by weak institutional support, and imperfect personnel and financial policies. The aggressive policy of the Russian Federation in relation to our country caused a powerful surge of internal and external migration of the population, including highly professional and narrowly qualified workers who were involved in educational and scientific processes and proved their effectiveness. In such conditions, it becomes necessary to determine the orientations of the organizational and innovative management of financial and personnel support of academies, institutes, universities and other educational institutions in the conditions of the restoration of intellectual potential. It is especially important to develop a methodology for its assessment and forecasting. In this context, the article proposes ways of evaluating, forecasting and improving the organizational and innovative management of financial and personnel support of higher education institutions. In the process of writing the article, economic and mathematical methods, tools and models were used, in particular two-factor regression models, Farrar-Glober tools, the method of least squares, and Fisher's F-criterion analysis. Taking into account the trends of forecasting financial and personnel support in order to improve the management of higher education institutions, managers should pay attention to the need to attract investments to improve the quality of scientific research.

Giving is receiving: exploring the linkage between university corporate social responsibility and university corporate brand legitimacy

PurposeThis study examined the influence of university corporate social responsibility (University CSR) on university corporate brand legitimacy through the lens of university brand trust.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized a cross-sectional research design with a quantitative approach to gather data from a sample of 398 university students. The collected data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe findings of the study suggest that University CSR has a significant influence on the legitimacy of a university's corporate brand. Moreover, the study identified the mediating role of university brand trust in the proposed relationship.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was conducted in the context of higher education in Tanzania. As a result, the generalizability of the findings to other contexts that significantly differ from Tanzania, a developing country, may be limited.Practical implicationsThe study recommends that the management of higher education institutions in developing countries should include CSR practices in the strategic plans of universities. Additionally, faculty members should be empowered to play a significant role as initiators and implementers of CSR programs.Originality/valueThis study is one of the few attempts to examine the interplay between university CSR, corporate brand trust and university corporate brand legitimacy. The study contributes to the state of knowledge in the education sector by highlighting the role of university CSR in building social acceptance, which is a crucial pillar in empowering universities to play a role in social and economic development.

University Rankings: Proposal for a Future Research Agenda through a Systematic Literature Review

The purpose of this study is to develop a proposal for a future research agenda on university rankings, based on a systematic review of the existing literature, ith emphasis on the following criteria: objectives, countries, types, variables, methodologies, and future lines of research. The analysis of university rankings revealed a need to review evaluation methodologies and reflect on their consequences for educational policies and the strategic management of higher education institutions. The PRISMA method was used to map the literature available on the Scopus database. The findings were systematized to promote a broad understanding by the reader: (i) drawing up a table that condenses the results of this review; (ii) categorizing the objectives identified in the articles; (iii) surveying the number of studies by country; (iv) categorizing the methodologies employed; (v) developing a figure of the categories of variables associated with rankings; and (vi) compiling a table that brings together the recommendations for future research suggested by scholars in the field. As a result, this research not only goes into great detail on issues related to university rankings, but also establishes a path for future research, constituting a robust foundation for educational managers, policymakers, and academics interested in the subject.

A fuzzy model for the assessment of factors affecting the choice of an institution of higher education

The proposed approach to the formalization of models of development projects and the development of a higher education institution (HEI) provides the possibility of modeling (research), processes of training future specialists and development with the selection of points of origin of projects for the implementation of management tasks. This makes it possible to simplify the description of the main processes of vocational training and to build models for the analysis of improvements through the system of quality and development in the training of specialists in vocational training. In order to conduct higher education diagnostics and form harmonized decisions in higher education development programs in the system of higher education, it is advisable to use programs for the development and management of business processes, the management functions of which are focused on the analysis of the state of the higher education institution and management functions that ensure a successful and less expensive result of higher education development with taking into account the increased requirements of the external environment and the labor market. One of the conceptual provisions of the development of information technologies and education management systems is the further development of information provision in the formation of a single perfect information environment, informatization of education management systems, and evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of training specialists for the production industries, taking into account the requirements of the labor market, production and modern development of science. The proposed technique and method of comprehensive assessment of the quality of education of graduates of higher education institutions with the help of IT on the basis of indicators and indicators of quality, according to quantitative and qualitative factors, their composition, taking into account the needs of production, the requirements of the external and internal and educational environment. Thus, the main technology of education quality management is the most widespread component of artificial intelligence - fuzzy systems. Thanks to its combination with classical models and methods of ensuring the process of management of higher education institutions, it was possible to obtain wider opportunities for working out those parameters that until then had not been considered due to their qualitative nature. It is advisable to include the following input components to the main indicators: finance, training and development, competence, satisfaction, requirements and assessment of higher education institutions, etc.

Теоретическое осмысление HRM в концепте инновационно-ориентированного менеджмента образовательной организации

The article discusses theoretical-conceptual approaches to the development of personnel management measures in innovation-oriented educational organizations. The purpose of the study is to identify the most relevant theoretical-conceptual approaches to improving the efficiency of management of higher educational institutions at this stage of social development, taking into account the needs of employers and development strategies of the Russian Federation. The study's methodology relied on analytical, comparative, and deductive theoretical approaches, drawing from recent research by both domestic and international scholars focused on examining management practices within different educational institutions. It is analyzed that universities use not only innovative methods, but also strict directive approaches, which provide for the application of sanctions to senior management in case of low performance indicators, up to their replacement with new personnel. It is shown that in an increasingly competitive environment, the concept of building human resource management capacity in an educational organization is to find and retain talented employees in the workplace, as well as to select optimal approaches and methods of human resource management.

Influencing Factors of Work–Life Balance Among Female Managers in Chinese Higher Education Institutions: A Delphi Study

Abstract This research focuses on female managers and aims to explore the factors influencing work–life balance among female managers in Chinese higher education institutions (HEIs), while also ranking the importance of these factors within HEIs. The research is divided into five main sections and employs a two-round Delphi research method, utilizing expert discussions and opinions to thoroughly analyze the work–life balance challenges faced by female managers. The findings of the research reveal six primary dimensions that influence the work–life balance of female managers in Chinese HEIs. These factors, ranked in order of importance, are as follows: (1) family factors, (2) work-related factors, (3) cultural and social norms, (4) health factors, (5) self-management and personal skills, and (6) support and satisfaction. In conclusion, this research offers valuable recommendations for understanding and improving the work–life balance of female managers in Chinese HEIs, providing essential guidance for both these institutions and female managers in achieving a balanced development in their professional and personal lives.

ANALYSING STUDENTS’ MOBILITY AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: CASE OF UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITY DURING THE WAR

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) often overlook the importance of systematic data collection and analysis. This oversight can obscure critical trends and decision-making insights, particularly student mobility. HEIs management may not detect the outflow of students related to academic mobility and therefore will not make timely managerial decisions. This article aims to provide guidance to university management on how data collection and analysis can improve informed decision-making, focusing on student mobility, especially in times of severe disruptions, like military conflicts. To reach this goal, desk research of previous literature was conducted to identify risks and challenges related to students’ mobility and the previous experience to address them. Secondary data analysis of student outflow at the Faculty of Economics of the National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” (NaUKMA) from 2015–2022, alongside a student survey provided insights into the students’ academic mobility process dynamics. The findings demonstrate a significant outflow of students from educational programs, highlighting the opportunities and risks associated with academic mobility. Analysis of this data reveals critical insights into student motivation, which can significantly influence their decisions and behavior. Students’ mobility data analysis will instantly point out the problem to HEI management, making it possible to prevent the consequences.

Innovative approaches to the formation of a health-saving lifestyle of students under martial law in Ukraine

The purpose of the study was to identify and analyses innovative approaches to the formation of a healthier lifestyle among students in the context of martial law in Ukraine. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive approach was used, including an analysis of scientific literature, surveys and interviews with representatives of the student audience, as well as observation of the results of various programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. The study found that students are aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but often face a number of obstacles, such as lack of free time, poor motivation, and limited access to sports grounds. Particular attention was paid to the impact of martial law on students' mental and physical health. It was found that the threat during martial law leads to stress and anxiety among students and life-threatening situations, which makes it difficult to maintain their health. The scientific novelty of the study is to identify the problem of forming a health-saving lifestyle among students during martial law and to propose innovative approaches to its solution. In particular, important results are the developed ideas for creating online resources for physical activity, conducting virtual training and promoting a healthy lifestyle through educational activities. The general conclusions of the study confirm the need to introduce innovative programmes to promote a healthy lifestyle among students under martial law. The proposed approaches can contribute to improving the physical and mental well-being of students by providing them with the necessary knowledge and resources to maintain their health. The successful implementation of these programmes requires support from the management of higher education institutions, as well as advanced training of teaching staff in the field of health-saving lifestyle and the level of digital competence in professional activities.

Technology as a predictor of students’ virtual learning experiences in post- covid era: Empirical analysis from a Ghanaian higher education institution

The devastating effect of the Covid pandemic negatively affect most economies while conspicuously changing the mode of interactions in the educational sector from the traditional face-to-face to a full online deployment or a blend of virtual and in-person interactions during the post covid. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of technology on students’ virtual learning experiences after the peak of the covid pandemic. Three hundred and seventy-nine ( N = 379) undergraduate students participated in the study. Findings showed that the use of technology significantly predicted student online teaching and learning and also, influenced student virtual learning experiences positively. These findings will help managers of higher education institutions to invest into training and technology driven interactions to enhance students’ engagement.

Evaluation and characterization of wastewater generated from University of Gondar, Ethiopia

Wastewater management in higher educational institutions is an existing environmental challenge in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate and characterize university of Gondar wastewater and its impact on the downstream community. The University has five campuses and one community school and staff residential areas. Wastewater samples were collected and analyzed for the physic-chemical, nutrients and heavy metals from eight sampling sites in 2020. The results of the study were ranged as temperature (20.60 °C–25.02 °C), pH (6.9–8.2), Electrical conductivity (871.5to3630), turbidity (4.11to330NTUs), total dissolved solids (360.3–1824), dissolved oxygen (3.4–8.5), biological oxygen demand(1.0–4.1 mg/L), salinity (0.34–1.9), nitrate (4.2–33.0 mg/L, nitrite (0.33–10.6 mg/L with mean value of 2.4 mg/L), NH3–N (0.08–3.10 mg/L with mean value of 0.83 mg/L), phosphate (8.38–270.00 mg/L with mean value of 52.53 mg/L), sulfate (2.00–195.00 mg/L with mean value of 79.4 mg/L). The mean value of phosphate was within the permissible limit of FAO and WHO but above the limit of USEPA, and mean concentration of nitrate was found to be above the maximum permissible limit set by FAO and USEPA. Similarly, the values of sulfate was above the acceptable range for wastewater discharged limit set by FAO and WHO and that of ammonia was above the limit of WHO. Regarding heavy metal analyses, only lead was above the permissible limit. Thus, the result showed that the wastewater released from University of Gondar pose a risk to the surrounding environment and human health unless a proper waste management system is implemented. Moreover, the university should implement recycling of wastes in order to apply circular economy.

Didactic training of future physics teachers to apply innovative technologies in educational process in the Kyrgyz Republic

Relevance. In the modern world, it is a trained teacher capable of sparking interest students and using innovations in the educational process who can teach physics to schoolchildren qualitatively.Purpose. This determined the purpose of this study � to cover the features of training future physics teachers to use modern technologies in their professional activities.Methodology. To fulfil the purpose, this study employed methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as interviews and the author�s questionnaire to determine the readiness to use innovative technologies (IT).Results. Basic competences were described that a future physics teacher should possess to implement a quality educational process. The role of modern technologies in teaching physics to schoolchildren was defined, and the main innovations that can be used in the learning process were described. To determine the readiness of future physics teachers to apply innovative technologies, a study was conducted among 95 students of Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, as well as Osh State University. The findings showed that 52% of students are not ready for practical application of innovative technologies in the learning process, but have a high theoretical background, which proved the need to develop new didactic approaches to prepare future physics teachers for practical application of the acquired knowledge.Conclusions. Based on the study results, didactic approaches to training future physics teachers to apply innovative technologies were proposed, which include cooperation of higher education institutions and schools, mentoring system, creation of microgroups for learning. The findings of this study can be used by the management of higher education institutions to improve the process of preparing students for professional activity, as well as by physics teachers for professional and personal development.

Including the social responsibility of universities and sustainable development goals in the strategic plans of universities in Europe

AbstractSocial responsibility of higher education institutions (HEIs) and 2030 Agenda represent a new tool for improving the management of HEIs. This article aims to conduct an in‐depth study on the diagnosis of the integration of social responsibility guidelines (SR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the strategic plans of Polish and European HEIs. The work shows connections and similarities between the UN Sustainable Development Goals, United Nation Global Compact Principles and the Polish declaration of social responsibility of universities and the forming on this basis the HEI's strategic documents. The methodology of the study was based on the content of open information published on the university's website and research questions addressed to two groups. First was Polish HEIs (N = 83) that have signed the Polish declaration of social responsibility by 2019, the other was European HEIs belonging to the United Nation Global Compact (N = 141). The results indicate that in the current strategic plans of Polish HEIs the process of integrating university social responsibility (USR) into strategic plans is visible at 61.6%, and 43.8% of strategic plans refer to SDGs, unlike for the foreign universities 37.2% and 62.8%.

Information technology and higher education institutions (HEI) performance: the mediating role of organizational capability

Research aims: This study aims to examine the effect of Information Technology (IT) on the performance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Indonesia. Also, this study investigates organizational capability as a mediating variable.Design/Methodology/Approach: This research was conducted at HEIs covering all regions in Indonesia, namely Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusra, and Bali, as well as Papua. The research sample was 368 HEIs. The data were obtained by distributing questionnaires, and hypothesis testing was conducted using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. Research findings: The study revealed that IT positively affected organizational capability and HEI performance. Organizational capability yielded a positive effect on HEI performance. Furthermore, organizational capability mediated the effect of IT on HEI performance.Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This study contributes to the research area dealing with IT, HEIs performance, and organizational capability as a mediating variable. Practitioner/Policy implication: HEI managers should improve their IT resources to enhance organizational capability, thereby improving organizational performance.Limitation/Implication: The limitation of the study is that the data collection only used questionnaires, so the information obtained was not in-depth.

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.

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.