Institutional Mission Research Articles

Re-structuring Curriculum in Tertiary Institutions to Drive Sustainable Eco-civilization in China

Abstract In the strategic context of building a comprehensive ecologically civilized society as envisaged by the Communist Party and State Government of China, Eco-civilization education would become a mandatory new mission of the higher educational institutions in China. Linking the constructive postmodernism and ecological Marxism theories to eco-civilization, the purpose of the present essay is to restructure the higher education system for realizing the eco-civilized society in China via the literature integration methodology, the findings are as follows: (1) the goal of instituting the educational system of Eco-civilization in Chinese universities and colleges is to facilitate the culturing ecological literacy of the graduates; (2) the implementation of Eco-civilization education will create the graduates’ awareness, impart their requisite knowledge, and motivate them to adopt practices that promote Eco-civilization; and (3) the triple transitions of the higher education institutions in China to deliver on their missions as implementers of Eco-civilization education. Firstly, they must roll-out pragmatic programs to enhance students’ Eco-civilization conscious through the teaching Eco-civilization concepts as part of ideological and political courses. Secondly, they could also deepen students’ Eco-civilization knowledge by adjusting the teaching content and pedagogy of ecology courses. Finally, they could facilitate the Eco-civilization process by reinforcing behavioral reforms required to drive sustainable Eco-civilization and help positions these students as devoted ambassadors of Eco-civilization after graduation.

Non-Civil Servant Muzakkī Intentions in Paying Zakāh in BAZNAS of Sidoarjo and Trenggalek Regency, East Java

This research aims to determine the intentions of Non-Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) Muzakkī or non-civil servant Muzakkī in paying zakāh at National Amil Zakāh Agency (BAZNAS) of Sidoarjo and Trenggalek Regency as well as to describe how BAZNAS of Sidoarjo and Trenggalek Regency in growing the intention of non-civil servant Muzakkī in paying zakāh. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research using primary data in the form of interviews with the person in charge of collecting funds at BAZNAS of Sidoarjo and Trenggalek Regency, three Muzakkī from BAZNAS of Sidoarjo Trenggalek Regency. Then, secondary data in the form of the Institution's vision and mission, financial reports, and magazines published by relevant institutions. The results of this research are the intentions of non-civil servant Muzakkī in paying Zakāh at BAZNAS of Sidoarjo and Trenggalek Regency, viewed from the Planned Behavior Control theory, shows that attitude toward behavior plays an essential role in the Muzakkī's intention to pay zakāh. Subjective norms and perceived behavior control are not determining factors in giving zakāh, but it is the main factor in paying zakāh through BAZNAS of Sidoarjo and Trenggalek Regency. Meanwhile, BAZNAS of Trenggalek Regency’s strategies to increase the intention of non-civil servant Muzakkī to pay zakāh is less than optimal in terms of strengthening cooperation with private institutions and collecting innovations in the non-civil servant (Non-ASN) community. However, BAZNAS of Trenggalek Regency is quite good in terms of cooperation with the private sector and innovation in raising funds by forming village UPZs, known as zakāh collection units in Karangturi and Ngulungkulon Village, Munjungan District. Regarding transparency, BAZNAS of Trenggalek Regency has published in detail on the website, while BAZNAS of Sidoarjo Regency is featured in the ZISKU monthly magazine.

Dysfunctional Constitutionalism or Dysfunctional Politics: A Matter of Law, Politics, and Institutional Design

The following reflections are an attempt in constitutional theory to adress the core elements of the U.S. constitutional crisis. It will first identify structural and normative properties of the U.S. Constitution that may become battlegrounds for adversarial ideas, meanings, logics of appropriateness, and, finally, institutional and constitutional missions, all centering around constitutional liberty. In a second step, it will be shown that institutional theory addresses important links between norms/rules/institutions and actors/citizens that are crucial for a constitution and its potential normative battlegrounds. It is alleged that a constitutional crisis is closely related to incommensurable interpretations of constitutional value choices (e.g., liberty) and the ways actors choose to make their interpretations actionable through the institutional channels of a polity. Constitutional theory, hence, should consider institutionalist findings in order to come to grips with the phenomenon of constitutional crisis. Third, in this light it will be discussed whether the prevailing models of (U.S.) constitutionalism are able to assimilate defects in the crucial relationship between the constitution and actors, especially when it comes to factionalized and polarized meanings and interpretations—which in turn trigger adversarial institutional/constitutional missions and may lead to constitutional wars. Fourth and finally, these reflections are taken together for an outlook on the prospects of constitutional development in the United States and the challenges that lie ahead.

Perencanaan Enterprise Architecture Pada Rumah Sakit Ibu Dan Anak Mulia Menggunakan Togaf Adm

Processing of patient data at the Mulia Mother and Child Hospital has so far been carried out on a paper-based basis and there has been no data integration between the registration, polyclinic, pharmacy and medical records departments. In order for better service and patient data processing to support decision making and provide fast and accurate information, enterprise architecture analysis and planning is needed. The aim of this research is enterprise architecture planning for information systems and information technology that will be applied to maternal and child hospitals in line with the vision and mission so that strategic objectives can be achieved. The research uses the Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) method with the Architecture Development Method (ADM). TOGAF ADM has eight stages, this research only uses five stages, namely Preliminary, Architecture Vision, Business Architecture, Information System Architecture, and Technology Architecture. The research results are in the form of an information system and information technology blueprint that can support business processes to achieve the strategic goals expected by Mulia mother and child hospital. Apart from that, the TOGAF ADM method produces architectural designs according to the institution's vision and mission, so that it can overcome existing problems.

ONLINE PROJECTS AS A FORM OF SPREADING PEDAGOGICAL BIOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE CONTEXT OF OPEN SCIENCE

The article deals with the relevant issue of using social media in the context of open science to disseminate the results of scientific research and implement the mission of institutions of social memory – libraries and museums – to preserve, study and popularize the national pedagogical heritage. It has been revealedthat in foreign and Ukrainian historiography there are no special studies on the spread of biographical knowledge in social networks. The online project is considered both as a multifunctional information resource and as a digital tool for educational activities, which, with the help of web technologies, demonstrates specially created open-access content to a wide range of users. For the first time, the paper analyzes the spread of biographical pedagogical knowledge through the development of online projects and their implementation by means of social networks. Biographical online projects of V. O. Sukhomlynskyi State Scientific and Educational Library of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine and the Pedagogical Museum of Ukraine are characterized by the following parameters: systematized information in the form of a table (implementation model, name, web resource where the project was implemented, implementation period, hashtag), grouping by type (collective, individual, calendar, thematic), a brief description of the content of each project, a graphic layout of the project. The examples of biographical online projects have been given. The article reveals thetrend of an increase in the number of biographical online projects in the Ukrainian segment of the Facebook social network during 2020–2022, caused by the decolonization of the Ukrainian humanities. 4 proven models for implementing biographical online projects have been proposed for a widespread use: "Online project on Facebook", "Online project on Facebook and Instagram", Online project on Facebook using a web portal/website", Online project on Facebook as a source ofvirtual exhibition on the website". It has been proven that the use of social networks for the dissemination of pedagogical biography in the form of online projects in the educational and scientific space is not only an effective way of providing access to the results of scientific research to a wide audience, but it also contributes to the restoration and preservation of the national memory.

Exploring Mathematics Teacher Candidates' Instrumentation Process of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Developing Lesson Plans

The interaction between humans and technologies has a long historical lineage. Presently, generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are being employed for various purposes, especially in education and across diverse domains. These artificial intelligence tools carry significant potential to induce profound transformations in the overarching mission and vision of higher education institutions, thereby exerting a considerable influence on higher education institutions dedicated to training teaching professionals. In fact, tools influence and guide human activities through the genesis or development of “utilization schemes”. This study aims to explore mathematics teacher candidates' instrumentation process of ChatGPT for developing lesson plans with particular attention to the utilization purposes and utilization schemes. The research was designed as a case study conducted during the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. The participants included ten mathematics teacher candidates. The study lasted for eight weeks. The data collection tools used in the study included journals filled out by the participants at least once a week when they interacted with artificial intelligence, screenshots of the conversations between the participants and ChatGPT, and the lesson plans prepared by the participants. The collected data was analyzed within the framework of the instrumental approach. The content analysis results revealed that during the lesson planning process, teacher candidates used ChatGPT in six different utilization types associated with six distinct utilization purposes.

PROFESSIOGRAM AND THE SPECIALIST PROFILE IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL CULTURE IN THE NEW ECONOMY

The development of professionally - applied physical culture as an integral part of the general one has not lost its relevance, although the world in which we live generates essential changes in the profession of the specialist in the field of physical culture. The emergence of modern technologies, innovative scientific discoveries, the development of fields of activity, imposed, on the one hand, the approach of pragmatism in the professional training of future specialists, and on the other hand, required the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and competences. New professions appeared in all spheres of human activity, thus changing the system of professional training of specialists at different levels. Therefore, at present, the main obligation of education is the orientation towards professionalism, and which is actually part of the mission of middle and higher level institutions, respectively colleges and universities. Vocational training has become more unified and compact with the emergence and refinement of professional levels. The existence of a large number of national and international scientific works regarding the practical use of professional-applicative means and methods in the training of specialists from different fields of activity, increasing the level of their professional training, identifying new professionally oriented approaches to the realization of human capabilities represent factors that allow us to state that the most difficult problem is the compilation of a generalized description of the profession (professiogram of the efficient specialist - PES). Moreover, a process that differentiates us as individuals is highlighted by the motivation that characterizes us and by the ability to know and improve ourselves. Therefore, the reference (profile) of the specialist in the field recommends essential changes in his professional development and requalification, as the change also involves adjustments in the participants thinking way to education, the elimination of outdated stereotypes of the instructive-educational process and the transition to innovative education, focused on quality and performance.

Designing and evaluating a big data analytics approach for predicting students’ success factors

Reducing student attrition in tertiary education plays a significant role in the core mission and financial well-being of an educational institution. The availability of big data source from the Learning Management System (LMS) can be analysed to help with the attrition issues. This study aims to use an integrated Design Science Research (DSR) methodology to develop and evaluate a novel Big Data Analytical Solution (BDAS) as an educational decision support artefact. The BDAS as DSR artefact utilises Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches to predict potential students at risk. Identifying students at risk helps to take timely intervention in the learning process to improve student academic progress for increasing their retention rate. To evaluate the performance of the predictive model, we compare the accuracy of the collection of representational AI algorithms in the literature. The study utilized an integrated DSR methodology founded on the similarities of DSR and design based research (DBR) to design and develop the proposed BDAS employing an specific evaluation framework that works on real data scenarios. The BDAS does not only aimto replace any existing practice but also support educators to implement a variety of pedagogical practices for improving students’ academic performance.

Development of Conceptual Framework to Bridge the Gap in Higher Education Institutions towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This article reports part of a bigger scale study aiming at investigating the current gap in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through whole institutional approach integrating sustainable development application and the relationship to achieving aim of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Malaysia. The study that involves mixed-research method is intended to improve the role of HEIs as a vehicle towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the nation by 2050 according to 12th Malaysian Plan. In this preliminary stage, only qualitative case study will be reported on how a conceptual framework is developed to bridge the gap of ‘Education and Business’ (abbreviated as E-B) with focus on the need to cultivate the practice of SDG in all disciplines including institutional management of HEIs. In the advent of digital era, globalization and digitalization are connecting the world. It is expected that the development of conceptual framework will serve as planning guide for the proponent or researcher of this study, university administrators and sustainability practitioners who are expected to explore appropriate ways to integrate sustainability into institutional missions, strategies, curriculum and daily operations

Manajemen Kurikulum dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan di MTs. Muallimin Muallimat Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Jombang

The quality of education will not be able to increase if the components of the curriculum management section are not established as the basis for the educational process. Educational institutions can improve the quality of education by implementing curriculum management. This study aims to understand curriculum management to improve the quality of education at Mts. Muallimin Muallimat. This study uses a quantitative descriptive methodology, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzing the data through collection, data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and data verification.The results of this study indicate that curriculum management at Mts. Muallimin Muallimat, that is (1) planning involving school supervisors, existing stakeholders, and all teacher councils participating in the preparation of madrasah curriculum planning. (2) the implementation is adjusted to the curriculum planning that has been agreed upon from the various elements concerned so that the implementation is effective and efficient. (3) evaluation with the mechanism of educators and stockholders attending meetings where they expressed constraints and criticisms and advice on curriculum planning and implementation and following up on improvements in curriculum planning for the new academic year. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that of madrasah curriculum management is to improve the quality of education and to foster stronger relationships between all participating madrasah organizations so that the vision, mission and goals of educational institutions can be carried out effectively and efficiently.

PREPARATION OF TEACHING STAFF: NEW EDUCATIONAL REALITY

The article examines the problems arising in the system of training teachers in the light of new realities. The author has highlighted the most pressing tasks of the higher education system in preparing future teachers. Ways of their solutions and implementation are proposed. The special mission of pedagogical higher educational institutions in preparing teachers for professional activities is noted. The existing university practice of training students is analyzed using the example of the Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute named after I. Altynsarin. The author considers the prompt response of the university pedagogical process of training future teachers to the demands of society, its anticipatory nature, as an important pattern in the training of teachers of a new formation.

Strategi LAZISNU Jawa Barat dalam Mewujudkan Masyarakat Sadar Zakat

The NU West Java Amil Zakat Infaq and Shadaqah Institute is an official zakat amil institution under the auspices of the West Java NU Regional Management with a work focus on empowering zakat, infaq and alms collected from the nahdiyin congregation, donors, corporates and the community in general. As an institution that has a very large congregation and jam'iyah base, LAZISNU West Java must take a role in encouraging people to have awareness in paying their zakat. Therefore, LAZISNU West Java needs an effective strategy in maximizing the potential of zakat. Thus, LAZISNU West Java must have an organizational institutional mission in developing zakat management, this of course will not achieve efforts to develop zakat management if all the potential that exists in developing zakat management will not be achieved. The method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of this research, West Java LAZISNU creates a zakat aware society, of course assisted by LAZISNU in the Branches as well as West Java LAZISNU itself including (1) Internal Platform, (2) External Platform, (3) Collection of Zakat Infaq and Sadaqah within the Internal Nahdlatul Ulama Regional Management ( PWNU) West Java, (4) LAZISNU West Java provides a service office to collect Zakat, Infaq and Shadaqah funds, (5) Optimizing the NU Coin movement, (6) Advice on giving zakat, infaq and shaqadah from Nahdlatul Ulama figures at each lecture, tabligh akbar, regular recitations and any momentum.

The SCOPE framework – implementing the ideals of responsible research assessment

Background: Research and researchers are heavily evaluated, and over the past decade it has become apparent that the consequences of evaluating the research enterprise and particularly individual researchers are considerable. This has resulted in the publishing of several guidelines and principles to support moving towards more responsible research assessment (RRA). To ensure that research evaluation is meaningful, responsible, and effective the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) Research Evaluation Group created the SCOPE framework enabling evaluators to deliver on existing principles of RRA. SCOPE bridges the gap between principles and their implementation by providing a structured five-stage framework by which evaluations can be designed and implemented, as well as evaluated. Methods: SCOPE is a step-by-step process designed to help plan, design, and conduct research evaluations as well as check effectiveness of existing evaluations. In this article, four case studies are presented to show how SCOPE has been used in practice to provide value-based research evaluation. Results: This article situates SCOPE within the international work towards more meaningful and robust research evaluation practices and shows through the four case studies how it can be used by different organisations to develop evaluations at different levels of granularity and in different settings. Conclusions: The article demonstrates that the SCOPE framework is rooted firmly in the existing literature. In addition, it is argued that it does not simply translate existing principles of RRA into practice, but provides additional considerations not always addressed in existing RRA principles and practices thus playing a specific role in the delivery of RRA. Furthermore, the use cases show the value of SCOPE across a range of settings, including different institutional types, sizes, and missions.

Overcoming Barriers of Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Nursing Schools.

To create an inclusive environment in nursing education, challenges to incorporating change must be addressed including institutional racism, power differences, privilege, and implicit biases (O'Connor et al.). This article discusses barriers that interfere with the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within schools of nursing and offers strategies for building a culture of inclusivity at academic institutions. This article is based on factual, researched, and firsthand information. Administrators and stakeholders need to determine how DEI is incorporated into their institution's mission, vision, and values. Forming a DEI council that consists of equal representation from faculty, staff, and students will foster inclusiveness to incorporate DEI initiatives within schools of nursing and will allow outcomes to be measured. Barriers should be identified and removed to make schools of nursing a safe and inclusive zone for faculty, staff, and students. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(1):53-56.].

Educator's blueprint: Holistic applicant file review in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.

Medical schools and graduate medical education programs are tasked each year with selecting the next class of trainees, often from large applicant pools with enormous quantities of data to be processed. Review of applicant files must therefore be efficient, equitable, and effective in maximizing the likelihood of trainee success and alignment with institutional missions and values. In this article, we discuss 10 strategies to optimize the file review process for trainee selection. Using these strategies, educators can ensure rigorous and accountable file review processes for their training programs.

ROLE OF LEADER IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

The main objective of this article is to describe a role of leader and define its importance in educational management. The role of a leader in educational management is critically important to make the educational institution provide high-quality education to students, to create an effective management system and motivate the staff to go towards the aim (Eacott, 2015). On the educational context, leadership influences the process, which finally leads to the achievement of desired purpose. A good leader should develop a vision on values of their educational institutions on personal and professional sides. A successful leader makes the staff love their job and be determined to achieve success. Educational leadership is a process, where a leader takes the initiative to facilitate the following conditions for implementing change in teaching and learning (Surya, 2011). The leader in educational leadership is responsible for setting the vision and mission of the educational institution, which serves as a guiding principle for all stakeholders, including students, teachers, and staff. Moreover, the leader must ensure that the educational institution environment is conducive to learning, which includes creating a safe and respectful atmosphere for students and teachers.

Impact assessment of Islamic microfinance on small and medium-sized enterprises in Mogadishu, Somalia

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an increasingly vital role in the economic advancement of nations. Nonetheless, these enterprises often face challenges in accessing formal external funding channels. The emergence of Islamic microfinance presents a potential solution to alleviate the financial constraints confronting SMEs. Given the primary mission of Islamic microfinance institutions (MFIs) to uplift the socio-economic status of the underprivileged, it becomes imperative to scrutinize their influence on SME growth. This study aims to ascertain the effects of Islamic microfinance on SMEs in Mogadishu, Somalia. Employing a systematic random sampling method, a carefully selected sample of 100 SMEs was determined. A structured survey framework was developed to collect data, and data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study reveals that micro-savings significantly contribute to SME augmentation, with comparatively limited impact from micro-insurance. While many SMEs benefit from Islamic microfinance, there is a shortfall in the attainment of required funding among beneficiaries. This research sheds light on concerns related to borrower defaults, pre-financing screening deficiencies, resource inadequacy, and the absence of governmental and donor support in Islamic microfinance institutions. The implications extend to future research opportunities, emphasizing the need for governmental and stakeholder efforts to streamline financing acquisition from MFIs by relaxing collateral requirements for SME borrowers.

Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Contributions in Academic Review.

The nursing profession and academic environments are increasingly calling for nurse educators to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and actions into their professional practice. Such work aligns with institutional and professional missions of social justice and antiracism. Historically, there has been an undervaluing and lack of recognition in academia of DEI contributions and qualitative or community-based research focused on health equity. This lack of recognition may disproportionately impact faculty who focus their scholarship and research on marginalized communities. The current state of the academic review of DEI contributions for appointment, promotion, and tenure is presented. Examples for teaching, research and scholarship, practice, and service are provided. Recommendations include expanding recognition and evaluation of academic scholarship and advocacy against efforts to dismantle social justice and antiracism advances within academia. Examining hegemonic norms is vital to promote more equitable power structures in academic environments.

FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF HIGER MEDICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS USING INTEGRATED AND BINARY LESSONS IN TEACHING CLINICAL DISCIPLINES

The mission of higher education institution is to support teachers in the development of pedagogical skills. This is especially relevant for the teaching staff of medical educational institutions, where it is necessary to master the method of teaching the discipline and the educational process itself, since the vast majority of teachers do not have special education.
 The purpose of the study was to outline the advantages of conducting integrated and binary classes in the teaching of the discipline "Neurology" with the aim of forming the professional competence of students.
 Materials and methods. Analysis of scientific and methodical literature and generalization of own practical experience of conducting classes were used in the study.
 Results. Topics from the "General Neurology" module include knowledge of topical neurology: the principles of the structure and functioning of all parts of the nervous system, so the built-in interactive anatomical atlas allows students of higher medical education to improve their knowledge of human anatomy online. SECTRA anatomical tables have large interactive screens with an indication system that provides interaction with images of the human body obtained by computer or magnetic resonance imaging. Classes are conducted by two teachers, whose task is to present the studied material from different points of view: anatomical approach and clinical thinking. A significant role is played by the psychological and methodical compatibility of the teachers preparing the binary class. In the process of preparation, teachers analyze the actual material on the topic, determine the motivation of the researched topic, take into account the scope and level of students' knowledge of the disciplines, identify interdisciplinary connections between the studied disciplines, choose the most rational form of the lesson. In our own experience, the inclusion of such technologies in the educational process is an important step that expands the possibilities of assimilation of information for those seeking education. The use of this high-tech equipment in combination with clinical understanding of pathological processes significantly increases the effectiveness of providing educational services to students of higher medical education.
 Conclusion. Binary classes held jointly by the teachers of the Department of Nervous Diseases and the Department of Anatomy with Clinical Anatomy and Operative Surgery of the Poltava State Medical University showed that they are of great interest to both students and teachers. Such experience contributes to a deeper and better assimilation of educational material compared to traditional forms.

Iso Quality Management System Implementation 29993:2017 concerning Facilitator Clauses in the Program Trade Export Training LPK Global Talent Education Incubator

The first problem is the lack of compliance with the Quality Management System ISO 29993:2017 which should be a reference for facilitators in carrying out the learning process in job training institutions. The second problem is that there is no identification of improvement efforts that must be carried out by job training institutions in order to achieve the goals of the institution's vision and mission. The purpose of this study was to find out how LPK Global Talent Education Incubator's efforts in implementing ISO 29993:2017 in the facilitator clause in the export trade training program. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Qualitative research with a case study approach is intended to study in depth the background of the situation and the current position which is what it is. The research stages included: Research, Observation and in-depth interviews. This research used a population of 3 management, facilitators and alumni training participants. The sampling technique is a saturated sample, namely 3 people. The data collection stage consists of observation techniques and interview techniques. The steps taken in the data checking stage were carried out after interviews and observations. The method of analysis for this research is observation and interviews from the data. The results of the research and analysis with data processing show that the Global Talent Education Incubator Education Institute has implemented the existing quality management system, but something must still be evaluated in running the quality management system. The author's suggestion is that in carrying out the learning process the facilitator should better prepare himself both methodologically and technically adapted to the learning environment and pay more attention to the basic requirements of the facilitator and the learning process so that nothing is missed regarding the existing quality management.