Perspective Of Faculty Members Research Articles

Transforming clinical clerkship processes with integrated information systems

There are still many manual administrative processes involved in clinical clerkships. However, digital technologies and software solutions can significantly improve medical education. This paper aims to utilize extreme programming (XP) as a methodology for developing the information system. A total of 23 user stories have been planned for completion. The priority of each requirement stated in the user stories is determined using the MoSCoW prioritization technique. The results indicate that the software successfully passed all tests among the 23 black box testing scenarios. Developing an integrated information system to streamline clinical clerkships has been successfully achieved. The user experience questionnaire (UEQ) is utilized to gather the perspectives of hospital management and medical faculty members regarding the information system. The average scores for each category are as follows: 1.93 for attractiveness, 2.04 for perspicuity, 2.20 for efficiency, 2.06 for dependability, 2.14 for stimulation, and 1.85 for novelty. Therefore, it can be concluded that all existing user experience scales exhibit an outstanding degree of user satisfaction.

Is the Productivity of Faculty Members Sustainable? The Perspective of Faculty Members

In the global economic landscape, a nation’s ability to secure a prominent position is intricately linked to its capacity for knowledge augmentation and technological innovation. This correlation underscores the pivotal role of universities and academicians, whose importance directly reflects a country’s level of development. The effectual execution of educational, research, and innovative pursuits within university settings necessitates the presence of qualified, productive, and dedicated academicians. As key contributors to academic, social, and humanitarian spheres, academicians bear responsibilities spanning research, teaching, societal enlightenment, and problem solving within higher education. The scholarly productivity of researchers is commonly gauged through metrics involving scientific publications and academic engagements. Notably, in many countries, advancements and appointments within academic institutions are contingent on the demonstrated productivity of academicians. Aligning with this global trend, Turkey accordingly structures its promotion and appointment procedures within academia. This study aims to ascertain faculty members’ perspectives regarding academic productivity after their associate professors’ and professors’ appointments in Turkey. Furthermore, we endeavor to identify the underlying factors contributing to this decline and increase academic productivity. Our findings emphasize the intricate interplay of various factors influencing academic productivity and sustainability. These include the significance of institutional support, economic stability, intrinsic motivation, and challenges such as bureaucratic processes and gender-related issues, which collectively shape the academic landscape and faculty members’ ability to produce impactful research over time. The research study group comprised 20 faculty members working at a public University in Turkey in the 2022–2023 academic year. This study was prepared using a qualitative research model. This study used the interview technique, one of the data collection techniques used in process-based evaluation applications. Furthermore, the obtained data were analyzed using the content analysis technique used in qualitative research methods.

Exploring dental professionals’ outlook on the future of dental care amidst the integration of artificial intelligence in dentistry: a pilot study in Pakistan

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to explore the perspectives, familiarity, and readiness of dental faculty members regarding the integration and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, with a focus on the possible effects on dental education and clinical practice.MethodologyIn a mix-method cross-sectional quantitative and quantitative study conducted between June 1st and August 30th, 2023, the perspectives of faculty members from a public sector dental college in Pakistan regarding the function of AI were explored. This study used qualitative as well as quantitative techniques to analyse faculty’s viewpoints on the subject. The sample size was comprised of twenty-three faculty members. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics, while the qualitative data was analysed using theme analysis.ResultsPosition-specific differences in faculty familiarity underscore the value of individualized instruction. Surprisingly few had ever come across AI concepts in their professional lives. Nevertheless, many acknowledged that AI had the potential to improve patient outcomes. The majority thought AI would improve dentistry education. Participants suggested a few dental specialties where AI could be useful.ConclusionThe study emphasizes the significance of addressing in dental professionals’ knowledge gaps about AI. The promise of AI in dentistry calls for specialized training and teamwork between academic institutions and AI developers. Graduates of dentistry programs who use AI are better prepared to navigate shifting environments. The study highlights the positive effects of AI and the value of faculty involvement in maximizing its potential for better dental education and practice.

Teachers' Perceptions about Distributed Leadership Practices in South Asia: A Case Study on Academic Activities in Government Colleges of Bangladesh (BY IJISRT)

The concept of teacher leadership is relatively a new entry into the educational terminology and interpretation in the context of developing countries. The distributed perception on leadership may pave attention about activities orientation, not in position of teacher.  Aims & Objectives In a government college in Bangladesh, this study investigates the perspectives of faculty members regarding the implementation of distributed leadership practices in academic affairs. Furthermore, it investigates the perspectives of educators regarding the challenges associated with the implementation of distributed leadership within that particular institution. This study aims to investigate teachers' perspectives on distributional leadership and the obstacles that hinder its implementation in the academic activities of government colleges in Bangladesh.  Methodology In order to accomplish the research objectives, this study employed qual-quant methods, specifically an opinion survey and interviews with teachers of a government college in Bangladesh who were selected for the study. Participants were purposefully selected from among the teachers who possessed expertise in distributed leadership. Document review for three-dimensionality verification is another method of data collection. Analyzing qualitative data, this investigation employs thematic analysis. Result- The study identifies several obstacles that hinder the implementation of the distributed leadership approach in all academic activities at the chosen government college in Bangladesh. These challenges include a lack of employee commitment to the organization, limitations in management, apprehension regarding power loss, and cultural factors.  Contribution The findings indicate that distributed leadership has been implemented in certain academic activities, and instructor opinions indicate that this leadership style should be utilized in additional activities.

Speaking of Organic Chemistry: A Faculty Metaphor Analysis in Organic Chemistry Education

Organic Chemistry is frequently considered to be a difficult subject. Understanding the factors that contribute to this phenomenon can inform the chemistry education community of what can be done to improve organic chemistry education. This work is part of a larger study focused on student and faculty perceptions of organic chemistry at a large public university in the southeastern United States. Specifically, this paper contains an analysis of metaphors from interviews with faculty members who teach organic chemistry. Over the course of the interviews, the faculty members compared experiences in organic chemistry to learning a new language, practicing an instrument, and organizing clothes. The analysis of these metaphors was based on the Improved Metaphor Analysis (IMA) framework. The connections made by these metaphors gives greater insight into the perspectives of the organic chemistry faculty members as well as possible faculty action research interventions in organic chemistry education. We propose that metaphor analysis can be a powerful and innovative tool to guide professional development and action research initiatives.

Understanding the Relationship Between Perceived Organizational Support and Psychological Well-Being: Perspectives of Turkish Faculty Members

Objective: The purpose of our quantitative correlational study is to investigate the relationship between the perceived organizational support of faculty members and their psychological well-being. Methods: Our study included 450 faculty members from state universities in Istanbul who were selected using a simple random sampling method. We used descriptive statistics, <em>t</em>-test, ANOVA, and linear multiple regression analyses. Results: We found that faculty perceptions of organizational support and psychological well-being vary according to academic title and tenure and are not different by gender. Perceived organizational support significantly predicted psychological well-being while controlling for gender, academic title, and tenure. Conclusions: Ensuring organizational support for faculty can positively impact their psychological well-being. Implication for Practice: Higher education institutions should diversify resources of support for faculty and make this approach a priority for the administration. The institution should make organizational changes that consider the needs and expectations of faculty members.

Unveiling the Obstacles: Understanding Data Collection Challenges for Researchers in Pakistani Universities

This study investigates the challenges researchers face in data collection within Pakistani universities, shedding light on the significant dynamics underlying this phenomenon. Through a qualitative approach employing semi-structured interviews, researchers explored the experiences and perspectives of faculty members and graduate students regarding data collection obstacles. Findings reveal common challenges, including difficulty accessing data sources, ensuring data quality and reliability, mitigating biases, managing logistical constraints, and addressing ethical considerations. Participants also expressed reluctance and resistance towards data collection, leading to incomplete and unreliable data. To address these challenges, recommendations include providing cultural sensitivity training, allocating institutional support, fostering community engagement, offering incentives, adopting flexible methods, prioritizing ethics, and promoting collaboration. The study underscores the significance of overcoming data collection challenges to enhance research integrity, facilitate evidence-based decision-making, foster collaboration, empower researchers, and contribute to methodological literature.

Knowledge sharing practice through LMS: Perspectives of faculty members affiliated to Mysore University

: The Karnataka Learning Management System (KLMS) is a cloud-based platform that provides educational resources and tools to students and educators. It is developed and maintained by Department of collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka. It is being used by college teachers in varying degrees for varying purposes.: The utilization of Information Technology (IT) has become increasingly important for the dissemination of knowledge. Specialized platforms such as online Learning Management Systems (LMS) are fostering knowledge sharing among college educators, who are demonstrating a growing interest in employing such online platforms The Karnataka LMS e-learning portal is one such LMS and this study aims to quantitatively assess the extent of usage, and has objective of examination of the perception and identifying challenges in using this educational portal.: Survey by questionnaire, collection of data and its analysis and finally hypotheses testing were used in this study.: Daily visit to the portal had the highest per cent representation showing teachers regularly used LMS portal to a large extent and also it came out that they preferred uploading of videos. Major obstacles were lack of knowledge sharing culture among colleagues and excess academic workload.: The findings reveal that a predominant majority of the academic staff exhibits a positive disposition towards knowledge sharing. However, challenges impede the promotion and utilization of the Learning Management System (LMS) Portal for Knowledge Sharing.

The Status of Undergraduate Translation Programs at Yemeni Universities in Light of Academic Accreditation Standards: Perspectives of Faculty Members and Heads of Translation Programs

The Status of Undergraduate Translation Programs at Yemeni Universities in Light of Academic Accreditation Standards: Perspectives of Faculty Members and Heads of Translation Programs

The Obstacles Facing Educational Security in the Faculties of Education at University of Benghazi from the Perspective of Faculty Members

This study aimed to identify the obstacles facing educational security in the faculties of education at the University of Benghazi from the perspective of faculty members. To achieve the goals of this study, the authors used the analytical descriptive method; the study sample consisted of (103) faculty members. The authors used the questionnaire as the instrument to collect data, which consisted of (25) statements divided into two parts: (obstacles to the educational process and obstacles to the surrounding environment). The results show that the most significant obstacles facing educational security are (the lack of a clear educational philosophy that highlights the importance and value of educational security, weak interest in the faculty members and their status as the lofty value in society, a decline in the role of the family and its preoccupation with living life, the cultural and value dependency that our society experiences, and the cultural conflict to which it is exposed). The results also confirmed that there is no difference in the responses of the sample members towards the obstacles facing educational security in faculties of education according to the variables of gender and academic qualification of faculty members. The authors applied suitable statistical methods in this study. At the end of the study, the authors came out with many results and stated a number of recommendations.

Analyzing the Practice of Critical Thinking Skills for Islamic Education Students in the International Campus

Critical thinking is one of the most important goals of any educational system. Previous research has indicated that Malaysian educational institutions are still unable to meet the goals of instructional pedagogy in the classroom, particularly in terms of improving critical thinking abilities. The purpose of this study is to examine the practice of critical thinking skills among undergraduate students from the perspective of faculty members. This study is qualitative in nature since it focuses on individuals’ experiences and impressions of a specific programs from their own viewpoints. Data was gathered through interviews with faculty members who teach Islamic Education undergraduate students at the Kulliyyah of Education (KOED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The findings of the study revealed that practicing critical thinking abilities improved the students’ learning experiences. According to the informants’ response, a critical thinking skill is the student's ability to gather knowledge and explain his or her thoughts in order to solve difficulties. Similarly, students may exercise critical thinking abilities by developing higher-order thinking skills, problem-solving skills, reflection skills, and synthesis skills. Moreover, the study recommends further investigations on the practice of critical thinking skills not only for undergraduate students but also for other postgraduate students, particularly at the Kulliyyah of Education (KOED), IIUM. It also suggests that management educational institutions offer intensive programs to help students strengthen their critical thinking abilities.

EXPLORING THE ROLE OF PRINCE SATTAM BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY IN ADDRESSING CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF FRUSTRATION AMONG STUDENTS

Frustration among university students is a prevalent and often overwhelming emotion resulting from a variety of academic, personal, and social pressures, significantly impacting their overall college experience. This study aims to investigate the role of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in addressing the causes and consequences of students’ frustration. We employed a descriptive research methodology and surveyed 87 faculty members from the colleges of Wadi Al-Dawasir and Al-Sukayyia using an 18-item questionnaire. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The results indicated that, from the perspective of faculty members, the role of Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz University in addressing the causes and consequences of student frustration was moderate. The dimensions of this role were ranked as follows: first, the university's role in raising students' awareness about the causes and consequences of frustration; second, the university's educational role; and third, the university's preventive role in alleviating student frustration. The study proposes a conceptual framework to activate the preventive, awareness-raising, and educational roles of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in addressing the issue of student frustration.

The reality of applying the principles of university governance at the University of Idlib from the Perspective of Faculty Members

هدفت الدراسة للتعرُّف على درجة تطبيق مبادئ الحوكمة (المشاركة، الشفافية، المساءلة) من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس في جامعة إدلب، ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وكانت أداة الدراسة هي استبانة مؤلفة من (28) بنداً موزعة على 3 محاور هي: المشاركة (8) عبارات، الشفافية (10) عبارات، المساءلة (10) عبارات، تم ارسال الاستبانة لكامل مجتمع الدراسة والبالغ عدهم (162) عضواً استجاب منهم (43) عضواً من أعضاء هيئة التدريس في جامعة إدلب. توصلت الدراسة إلى أن درجة تطبيق مبادئ الحوكمة (المشاركة، والشفافية، والمساءلة) في جامعة إدلب من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس جاءت متوسطة على المبادئ الثلاث وبمتوسط حسابي تراوح بين (3.25- 2.67) وبدرجة تطبيق متوسطة. حيث جاء في المرتبة الأولى مبدأ الشفافية وبمتوسط حسابي (3.25)، وفي المرتبة الثانية مبدأ المساءلة وبمتوسط (3.19)، وفي المرتبة الثالثة مبدأ المشاركة وبمتوسط (2.67). وتشير هذه النتيجة أن جامعة إدلب تطبق مبادئ الحوكمة الثلاثة لكن ليس بالمستوى المطلوب، كما توصلت الدراسة إلى عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (α≤0.05) في درجة تطبيق مبادئ الحوكمة (المشاركة، الشفافية، المساءلة) من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس في جامعة إدلب تعزى لمتغيرات المؤهل العلمي (ماجستير، دكتوراه)، وأيضاً عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (α≤0.05) تعزى لمتغير الكلية (إنسانية، علمية).

Perceived relevance of oral biology: a comparative study among dental interns and faculty

Background & Objective: This study aims to compare and examine the distinctive perspectives of dental trainees and distinguished faculty members toward the significance of oral biology subject for dentistry, clinical training, and dental education.
 Methodology: A prevalidated questionnaire consisting of two sections was distributed through Google Forms and handouts to dental interns and faculty members of basic and clinical departments of different dental institutes and hospitals oh Punjab. The data was collected and statistically analyzed using IBM-SPSS version 25. The chi-square test was applied to check the significance of questions regarding perception of oral biology. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered as the threshold for statistical significance.
 Results: Both groups perceived high relevance of oral biology towards dentistry with slightly more relevance reported by dental interns regarding the importance of oral biology for dental education and clinical training. Regarding the data collected from clinical dental departments Oral surgery department showed the highest relevance of oral biology with dentistry whereas the Orthodontic department considered oral biology most relevant for future clinical training and practice.
 Conclusions: Dental faculty and interns emphasized the importance of oral biology as a discipline for dentistry, but interns reported substantial application for relevance related to future clinical training and practice.

“Arab students do not reveal their difficulties”: faculty members’ perceptions of the barriers to higher education among Arab students in Israel

ABSTRACT Minorities encounter barriers to integrating in higher education. However, only a few studies have examined these barriers from the perspective of faculty members. The present study aimed to understand the barriers that Arab students in Israeli higher education face, from the perspective of deans and department heads. Using the naturalistic qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 deans and department heads in academic institutions where Arab students are enrolled. The analyses revealed four main themes, providing a holistic framework of barriers to higher education: 1) Socio-political barriers associated with a neglectful policy that produces a sense of victimhood among the minority, peripherality, lack of equal opportunities in the labour market and minority-majority relations in the nationalist context. 2) Institutional barriers related to the institutional policy and interpersonal relationships within the institution. 3) Social barriers related to characteristics of Arab society. 4) Personal barriers including language difficulties, lack of cooperation and passivity and immaturity of Arab students. Our findings show that the participants are not aware that these barriers are multitype and interrelated. Therefore, awareness of cultural competence should be raised in all academic institutions, among both academic and administrative staff, towards adapting teaching and services to minority students.

New Faculty Members in Kuwaiti Universities: Challenges and Opportunities

Objective: To explore the challenges and opportunities faced by new faculty members in Kuwaiti universities and to identify factors contributing to their successful adaptation and integration. Theoretical reference: This study is grounded in the theoretical frameworks of teaching experience, organizational environment, and expectation alignment, focusing on their roles in faculty integration and adaptation. Method: A qualitative research methodology was employed, involving a detailed examination of the experiences and perspectives of new faculty members in Kuwaiti universities. Results and Conclusion: The research identified three key domains—teaching experience, organizational environment, and expectations—as crucial predictors of successful faculty integration. These domains interact through teaching experience alignment, expectation-ecosystem integration, and pedagogical-ecological synergy, facilitating a quick start and effective integration of new faculty members. Research implications: The findings offer valuable insights into the onboarding processes of universities, highlighting the importance of aligning teaching experience with organizational expectations and environments to promote effective faculty integration. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the understanding of faculty onboarding by specifically focusing on Kuwaiti universities, thereby providing a unique perspective on the integration challenges and opportunities in a specific cultural and academic context.

The Significance of Adopting the Governance Principles in the Faculties of Al-Balqa' Applied University (BAU) from the Perspective of Faculty Members

The Significance of Adopting the Governance Principles in the Faculties of Al-Balqa' Applied University (BAU) from the Perspective of Faculty Members

Degree of Employing Blended Learning, Difficulties, and Needs at the Jordanian Universities: Faculty Members Perspective

Degree of Employing Blended Learning, Difficulties, and Needs at the Jordanian Universities: Faculty Members Perspective

Mathematics education faculty members' perceptions of barriers to distance education: Q-method analysis

As a result of the great earthquake disaster in Turkey, mathematics education in universities was reorganized as distance education after the pandemic period. This article aims to identify the barriers to distance education practices in higher education. In line with the aim of this study; Q methodology was used to help determine the perceptions and perspectives of faculty members regarding the barriers to distance education in the process of teaching mathematics in higher education. Q methodology aims to reveal the internal frame of reference of individuals through their preferences. According to the findings of the study, participants identified barriers under 3 factors. These 3 factors, in order of weight, represent student, curriculum and technology barriers. In general, it was seen that the 4 factors revealed by the methodology in the study yielded results compatible with the literature. However, it was determined that the barriers arising from the teacher did not carry a factor load in the study. Another unique result was the identification of barriers arising from the nature of mathematics. It was understood that there are unique obstacles specific to the field of mathematics due to pedagogy and curriculum. In this respect, investigating the barriers to field-specific extended education will provide more accurate findings. In this study, which was conducted with Q methodology and supported by qualitative data, the identified barriers to distance education were consistent with the general literature. Q methodology reveals that it is a compatible tool for various research in similar situations.

The Quality Issues in Higher Education of Turkey: Insights from the Experiences of Faculty Members and Students at State Universities

The purpose of this study is to determine the quality indicators of higher education in Turkey, with the focus on the perspectives of faculty members and students, and to analyze their views regarding the quality status of state universities. Despite numerous studies addressing quality in higher education, there appears to be a paucity of research employing a mixed methodology that integrates the perspectives of both faculty and students. The aim of the present study is to fill this gap in the literature. This research employs a mixed-methods design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches, in an explanatory sequential parallel pattern. Utilizing a stratified random sampling method, our sample comprises 390 faculty members and 450 university students. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 25 program. For the qualitative aspect of the study, interviews were conducted with thirty faculty members employed at state universities in the provinces of Ankara, Istanbul, Kayseri, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, and Yozgat. This qualitative data was then analyzed using a "descriptive analysis" technique via MAXQDA software. The quantitative results revealed diverging expectations and perceptions related to the quality of higher education among faculty members and students. Meanwhile, the qualitative section of the study identified several indicators of higher education quality, including: university capacity, university function, internationalization, academic staff, student experience, differences in quality between universities and disciplines, the impact of region/city/district on higher education, mission differentiation, university division, ideal university concept, sense of belonging, transformation, marketization, and competition categories.