Private Tertiary Institutions Research Articles

Unraveling the Nexus Between Organizational Culture and Teachers’ Organizational Commitment in Private Tertiary Institutions

In this quantitative study, a descriptive-correlational research design was employed to assess the levels of organizational culture and organizational commitment among 100 teachers in private tertiary institutions in Tagum City, Philippines. The study aimed to determine if a significant relationship existed between these variables. Data collection involved the utilization of two survey questionnaires, with analysis conducted through frequency counts, percentages, means, and Pearson correlation coefficient (r). Findings indicated a high level of both organizational culture and organizational commitment, with a positively moderate relationship between them. The relationship between respondents' organizational culture knowledge and organizational commitment was particularly significant. These results underscored the importance of organizational culture in shaping teacher commitment in educational settings.

Optimization Model of Learning Organization Capability and Strategic Flexibility on the Performance of Private Universities in West Java

This research aims to explore data and information and understand strategic flexibility and learning organization capability in improving the performance of private universities in Indonesia. This research design uses a quantitative approach with descriptive and verification research types. The object of research involves the performance of private tertiary institutions, external environment, internal environment, learning organization, strategic flexibility, and implementation of agility programs. The survey was conducted at 81 private higher education institutions in West Java, especially those in universities or institutes. The data collection technique was carried out by proportional random sampling. The analysis used to prove the hypothesis in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on components or variances commonly known as Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of the descriptive analysis show that the performance of private tertiary institutions in Indonesia can be categorized as high, which means that the performance carried out by the leaders of private tertiary institutions in Indonesia can be carried out through empirical evidence. It is found that strategic flexibility influences the performance of private tertiary institutions. indicates that increasing the level of strategic flexibility implementation will improve the performance of private tertiary institutions. So that this series of models will have implications for improving performance positively and significantly.

DELVING INTO THE PEDAGOGICAL TRANSITIONS OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS TO NEW NORMAL: INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES OF ELEMENTARY LEARNERS IN FOCUS

This research inquiry aimed to explore and describe the experiences of elementary pre-service teachers on pedagogical transitions to new normal. The study used a qualitative research design employing a phenomenological approach. The study focused on the experiences, coping strategies and insights of the fourteen (14) elementary pre-service teachers in private tertiary institutions in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Seven (7) participants underwent in-depth interviews, and another seven (7) participants underwent focus group discussion. On the experiences of elementary pre-service teachers in the pedagogical transitions, the study revealed that the pre-service teachers facing difficulty on students’ lack of participation, embracing teaching and technological skills, experiencing intermittent and unstable internet connection, struggling in finding appropriate teaching strategies and learning virtual teaching strategies with the guidance of cooperating teacher. To cope with the challenges, data showed that pre-service teachers were maintaining patience, employing technology integration in virtual class, utilizing differentiated strategy, creating a conducive virtual learning environment, and having a positive attitude. Apart from the findings, pre-service teachers gained insights of equipping pre-service teachers with professional skills, realizing one’s potential, improving adaptability among pre-service teachers and enhancing creativity of pre-service teachers. These results are important to the pre-service teachers, cooperating teachers, Higher Education Institutions’ administrators and Commission on Higher Education for them to be aware and understand the practice teaching experiences of pre-service teachers. This will help them in making initiatives to support and strengthen the curriculum, programs and training intended for the pre-service teachers who will also benefit from this study. KEYWORDS: pedagogical transitions, new normal, qualitative-phenomenological study, online teaching, private tertiary institutions, elementary pre-service teachers

What is the connection between Gen Y employees' loyalty, satisfaction, and workplace spirituality?

Maintaining and enhancing employee loyalty and satisfaction has always been a top priority for management in every firm. This study aims to investigate the relationship between workplace spirituality, loyalty, and Generation Y employees at private organisations in Indonesia. A quantitative approach with descriptive and verification analysis techniques is used to see the picture and examine the relationship between variables. Data and information were obtained from a sample of 132 people, through the process of distributing questionnaires and surveys. Data analysis using statistical software calculation tools. The results showed that each variable has a fairly high criterion. Employee loyalty is significantly influenced by workplace spirituality and job satisfaction. The results demonstrate that workers who uphold spiritual principles at work are more likely to desire to remain with the company. The theoretical contribution of this study is that Generation Y employee loyalty can be increased by increasing job satisfaction and workplace spirituality. The growth of spiritual values needs to be supported by creating a spiritual work environment, providing fair remuneration is expected to foster loyal attitudes and behavior of employees. Research is limited to Y-generation and to objects in private tertiary institutions in Garut Regency where there is a possibility of cultural similarities, therefore further research is suggested with a wider scope.

Role of self-efficacy, knowledge sharing, mediated adaptability and external environment change as moderators of readiness for change

It is vital for higher education to improve its ability to anticipate and implement long-lasting change. Private higher education institutions are currently facing challenges in governance that hinder their ability to upgrade their accreditation grade to "excellent ". The involvement of institutional management is a key factor in enabling these institutions to compete on a national and international level. Research methodology uses confirmatory factor analysis to test the hypotheses developed while structural equation modeling is employed as the equation model. The sample population comprised 16 private tertiary institutions in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The study focused on the heads of study programs resulting in a total of 195 respondents. The results indicated that self-efficacy and knowledge sharing did not have a direct impact on readiness for change whereas adaptability exhibited a direct influence. The study demonstrated that adaptability acts as a mediator between self-efficacy and knowledge sharing towards readiness for change. The final model test results confirmed adaptability as a mediating variable. Additionally, the study revealed that external environmental change did not moderate the relationship between adaptability and readiness for change. Changes of a high calibre that promote a sustained digital education transformation are necessary due to the real-world effects on Indonesia's higher education system. The ability to adapt and embrace new technology is very important factors for higher education performance to face readiness for change in private higher education, especially in management units.

Gender Difference in Nutritional Knowledge, Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status of Undergraduates in Tartous University, Syria

Introduction: Poor nutritional knowledge at early stage of life suggests developing poor dietary habits that later leads to obesity and attendant complications of non-communicable diseases. This study examined gender differences in nutritional knowledge, dietary pattern and the prevalence of overweight/obesity among students of a private tertiary institution in Tartous University, Syria. Materials and Method: A total of 214 students were used for this study and were selected from the six colleges of the university. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information on personal and lifestyle characteristics, feeding pattern and physical activity. Weight and height measures were used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi square test at 5% level of significance. Results: The mean age of the students was 20.89±3.89years. Monthly allowance of ≥500, 000.00 Syrian pound was received by 64% of the students; 79.9% and 78% of them had fathers and mothers respectively with university degree. Physical body exercise was not done by 40.2% of the students. More than two thirds (69.2%) of the students took < 3meals/day and 59.8% of them skipped breakfast. Dietary diversity of the students showed 71.0% and 20.6% of average and high score respectively. The mean BMI was 24.60±3.70. The students had BMI <25 (63.6%) and ≥25 (36.4%). Nutritional knowledge of the students reflected 10.7% (low), 72.9% (average) and 16.4% (high). There was no gender difference BMI, knowledge and dietary diversity. Conclusion: The study reveals inadequate nutritional knowledge, poor feeding habits and dietary diversity and high prevalence of overweight/obesity. Great emphasis needs to be given to nutrition education and promotion among university students.

Gender Difference in Nutritional Knowledge, Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status of Undergraduates in Tartous University, Syria

Introduction: Poor nutritional knowledge at early stage of life suggests developing poor dietary habits that later leads to obesity and attendant complications of non-communicable diseases. This study examined gender differences in nutritional knowledge, dietary pattern and the prevalence of overweight/obesity among students of a private tertiary institution in Tartous University, Syria.

The effect of financial culture, risk management, organizational innovation on organizational performance in private higher education: Organizational resilience as mediating variable

This study aims to determine the effect of financial culture, risk management, and organizational innovation on the performance of private tertiary institutions with organizational resilience as a mediating variable. The independent variables used are financial culture, risk management, and organizational innovation, while the dependent variable used is organizational performance, and the mediating variable used is organizational resilience. The method used in this study is a survey method, where data is obtained from the results of collection using a questionnaire. The population in this study were lecturers at private tertiary institutions in the LLDikti III area. The sampling technique was carried out using the proportionate stratified random sampling method. The sample in this study were 355 respondents. The analysis tool used is SmartPLS 3 with the path analysis method. The results of this study state that financial culture, risk management, and organizational innovation have a positive and significant effect on organizational resilience. Then financial culture, risk management, organizational innovation, and organizational resilience have a positive and significant effect on organizational performance. This research also shows that organizational resilience mediates the relationship between financial culture and organizational performance and also between organizational innovation and organizational performance. Meanwhile, organizational resilience failed to mediate the effect of risk management on organizational performance.

A SEQUENTIAL EXPLANATORY APPROACH ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL LITERACY AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AS MEDIATED BY ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

The purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of English speaking skills (ESS) on the relationship between social literacy (SL) and student engagement (SE) among English major education students in the private Higher Educations Institutions (HEIs) in Region XI. By which, the study used a sequential explanatory mixed methods research design having a total of 300 English major students from the different private tertiary institution in Region XI as the research respondents. For the data analysis, medgraph was employed in determining the mediating effect of ESS on the relationship between SL and SE which was found to be significant partial mediation in this study. Then, through interviews and focus group discussion with 17 participants taken from the quantitative respondents, data were integrated with the findings in the quantitative aspect of the study. The participants confirmed the relationships and the functions of the variables in the mediation model. With the confirmation, it can be gleaned that there is substantial evidence that ESS is one of the reasons why SL could influence SE among English major students in the private tertiary institutions in Region XI as demonstrated in the partial mediation model. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data unveiled the essential themes generally confirming the connecting-merging-confirmation surfaced as the nature of data integration. KEYWORDS: Applied linguistics, English speaking skills, students social literacy, student engagement, English major students, Philippines.

Pengaruh Iklim Etika terhadap Kinerja Karyawan

Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of the ethical climate, which consists of collective moral sensitivity (moral awareness and empathic concern), collective moral judgment (self-focused and focus on others), and collective moral motivation on employee performance in private tertiary institutions in Bandar Lampung. Methodology/approach: This study uses primary data from the results of a questionnaire with a Likert scale. This quantitative research distributed questionnaires to 245 respondents from private universities in Bandar Lampung. The data analysis tool used was linear regression analysis with SPSS 25. Results/findings: The study's results show that collective moral sensitivity (moral awareness and empathic concern) does not affect performance, while collective moral judgment (focus on oneself and focus on others) and collective moral motivation affect performance. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it is hoped that the leaders of private higher education can provide leadership and ethics training, build organizational member trust, build a culture of inclusiveness and proactivity, and improve a sense of belonging among organizational members.

Reimagining the future of a business education program using appreciative inquiry

<span lang="EN-US">Rethinking the future of education has fueled momentum for large-scale change after the significant effects of the global pandemic. This momentum for change may require large amounts of positive affect by affirming and appreciating what works well during difficult times rather than identifying and understanding problematic areas. This study made use of appreciative inquiry in reimagining the future of a Business Education program in a private tertiary institution in the Philippines. Using naturalistic approach, 35 business education students and three teachers were interviewed using positive questions that amplify the positive core of the college. The participants unleashed the strengths of the college such as the implemented flexible modular setup, availability of the repository of educational resources, efficient communication during online learning, empowered student council, and group collaborations. Through inquiry and dialogue, participants co-created the reimagined future of the College of Business Administration which is a more flexible and inclusive means of delivering the Business Education Curriculum and upgraded and holistic learning experiences for the learners. Through the use of appreciative inquiry, the participants collectively leveraged the best practices of the college and their envisioned future to design high-impact strategies that can move the college decisively to its reimagined future.</span>

Abstract 13632: Predictors of Death and/or Readmission in Extremely Elderly Patients Hospitalized for Decompensated Heart Failure

Introduction: Heart Failure (HF) is the final stage of cardiac illness, and it has become highly prevalent with the aging population. The extremely elderly population is underrepresented in HF clinical studies. This study aims to identify predictors of readmission and mortality in extremely elderly patients hospitalized for decompensated heart failure. Research Question: What are the predictors of readmission and mortality in extremely elderly patients hospitalized for decompensated heart failure? Methods: Retrospective cohort study in the model of a single-center registry including data from 2019 to 2022. The study was conducted at a private tertiary institution located in Salvador-BA, Brazil and included patients ≥ 80 years old admitted with a diagnosis of HF. Data was collected from electronic medical records and through follow-up performed 30 days after discharge, analyzed using descriptive statistics and compared by parametric or non-parametric tests, as appropriate. Multivariate analysis with logistic regression was performed to evaluate independent predictors of readmission and death from HF. Results: A total of 221 extremely elderly patients hospitalized for decompensated HF were included. There was a higher prevalence of females (57.4%), mean age of 87.6 ± 4.9 years, and mean Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) of 49.5 ± 17.1%. After 30 days, it was found that 14.9% of this sample had a death outcome and 16.7% were readmitted, totaling 28.1% of combined outcome (death and/or rehospitalization). The outcome group had older age (88.7 ± 4.6 years vs. 87.2 ± 4.9; p = 0.039), lower diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (74.8 ± 18.4 mmHg vs. 81.5 ± 15.6 mmHg; p = 0.007), higher rate of past ischemic stroke (30.6% vs. 13.2%; p = 0.002), and higher palliative care rate (27.4% vs. 3.2%; p = 0.001). In logistic regression, history of ischemic stroke [OR: 3.43 (CI: 1.30 - 9.05); p = 0.013], DBP [OR: 0.96 (CI: 0.93 - 0.99); p = 0.010], and palliative care [OR: 66.71 (CI: 8.18 - 543.66); p < 0.001] were independent risk factors for the combined outcome at 30 days. Conclusion: In extremely elderly patients admitted for heart failure, death or hospitalization at 30 days demonstrated an independent association with a history of ischemic stroke, DBP and palliative care.

Impact of knowladge management, IT, community service, and university brading on educational quality

This study aimed to investigate and comprehend the effects of knowledge management adoption, information technology utilization, and community service programs on university branding and their subsequent impact on the overall quality of education in private tertiary institutions (PTS) in the West Java and Banten region. The research design was quantitative, using a survey approach and a simple random sampling method to gather data from 226 lecturers from private tertiary institutions in West Java and Banten. PLS software version 3.0, based on the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach, was used to analyze the data. The results showed that knowledge management implementation had no discernible impact on university branding, as shown by a t-statistic value of 1.594 and a P-value of 0.112.

The Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Tertiary International Students in South Korea

South Korea’s demographic problem has spurred Korean universities to expand their outreach and increase their stake in global student mobility. The desire for global expansion and diversity in Korean higher education clashes with the sensibilities of a nation lacking a multicultural tradition. This study documents this conflict of competing interests by narrating the cross-cultural adaptation experiences of 14 international students at a private tertiary institution in South Korea. Within the framework of cross-cultural adaptation theory, the researcher utilized questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group to better understand how international students are affected by their encounters with Korean society. From the qualitative analysis, the key themes of cultural affinity, language fluency necessity, and implicit discrimination were found to impact an individual’s cross-cultural adaptation. The results demonstrate that students' perceptions of Korea and their experiences constitute a feedback loop: either a positive cycle of adaptation stemming from a high interest in host language and culture that manifests into a higher student-perceived satisfactory experience in the host country or a negative cycle of dissatisfaction and rejection of the host society and culture. 
 
 Received: 9 July 2023 / Accepted: 17 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023

Influence of Peer Counselling Strategies on Gender-based Violence among Students in Selected Private Tertiary Institutions in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya

Statement of the Problem: Peer-counselling plays an important role in minimizing instances of gender-based violence among students. However, in Thika Sub-county, cases of gender-based violence among students in private tertiary institutions have been on the rise. Purpose of the Study: To assess the influence of peer counselling strategies on gender-based violence among students in private tertiary institutions in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted mixed methodology and thus applied concurrent triangulation research design. Target population comprised 58 deans of students, 113 college counsellors and 2356 peer-counsellors totaling 2527 respondents from which a sample of 345 respondents (13.6%) was obtained using Yamane’s Formula. Stratified sampling was applied to create five strata based on zones in Thika Sub-county. From each zone, five deans of students and five college counsellors from five colleges were sampled using purposive sampling. However, from each zone, simple random sampling was applied to select 59 peer counsellors to avoid bias. This sampling procedure realized a sample size of 25 deans of students, 25 college counsellors and 295 peer counsellors. A questionnaire was used to collect data from peer counsellors whereas an interview guide was used to collect data from deans of students and college counsellors. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using frequencies and percentages and inferential statistics such as linear regression analysis with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-Version 23) and presented using tables. Findings: The study found that cases of gender-based violence among students in private tertiary colleges have been on the rise for the last five years (2018 to 2022). However, introduction of peer counselling strategies has not, to a great extent, reduced instances of GBV among students. Recommendations: Private colleges should continue training students as peer-counsellors to help model behaviour patterns of their peers. They should continue planning and organizing counselling sessions for students to enable them generate solutions to their behavioural problems without depending on any significant adult.

Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among Female Undergraduates at a Private Tertiary Institution in Nigeria

Menstrual hygiene is keeping the body clean while a woman is menstruating. Many females have encountered considerable difficulty maintaining menstrual hygiene because of a lack of awareness or access to menstrual products, particularly in low- andmiddle-income nations. However, knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among female undergraduates, especially in Nigeria, are understudied. This descriptive crosssectional study investigated the knowledge, practices and barriers associated with menstrual hygiene among female undergraduates of a private university in Nigeria. Three hundred and sixty-four participants were recruited using purposive sampling. Sociodemographic data, knowledge, practice and barriers associated with menstrual hygiene were assessed using a self-report knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that most respondents (72.3%) had poor knowledge of menstrual hygiene, while around half (49.2%) maintained good practices. The most common barriers to practicing menstrual hygiene among the respondents were reported as fatigue and limited water access in their dormitories. Therefore, schools of higher learning need to ensure that students have regular access to clean water with adequate time between classes to allow for proper menstrual hygiene practice. Nurses could provide menstrual education for mothers and their adolescents before getting into university. Similarly, nurses working in institutions of higher learning should provide regular menstrual hygiene awareness programs on campus and advocate for access to clean water and hygiene facilities for female students undergoing menstruation.

Information Literacy Training in Teaching Ethical and Plagiarism-Avoidance Skills among First-Year Students at a Private Tertiary Institution

There is an expectation that students in higher education be in possession of certain information or research skills. Information literacy equips students with skills to ethically handle and use information, thereby respecting the ideas of others. First-year students at the private higher education institution under discussion lack information literacy skills necessary to handle unethical use of information in their academic activities, despite information literacy sessions being available to them. The problem seems to be less a wilful disregard for the rules than compounded by inexperience and a lack of in-depth understanding of the application of information literacy skills. This article reports on the findings of a master’s study undertaken to investigate the role the information literacy training offered at the institution plays in inculcating ethical use of information skills and plagiarism-avoidance techniques among first-year students. The study adopted a qualitative approach using questionnaires and interviews where 188 first-year students were purposively selected through a census. The findings revealed that information literacy plays a significant role in raising awareness of ethical use of information issues and plagiarism. It trains students in the efficient and effective access and use of sources and sensitises them concerning upholding academic integrity. Although the training has been effective in sensitising students about the importance of academic integrity, it has, however, not been effective in curbing plagiarism as cases of plagiarism are still high. The study recommends the development of a formal information literacy programme that will teach plagiarism-avoidance techniques and impart and instil ethical use of information skills.

Sistem Informasi Absensi Mahasiswa Magang Menggunakan PHP dan MySQL Berbasis Web di STMIK AMIK Dumai

STMIK AMIK Dumai is a private tertiary institution engaged in the field of education in Indonesia that organizes internships for students in government and private institutions. Currently STMIK AMIK Dumai does not have a system that can manage student internship data and still uses a diary. This manual method is still ineffective for taking attendance and writing daily activities without evidence of activity. The purpose of this research is to design a website-based apprentice attendance application with software PHP and database MySQL. The aim is to monitor attendance, licensing and daily activities of apprentice students during working hours in government and private agencies. So that the entire process and management of internship information can run properly and accurately with photo evidence of activities. The method used in this study is the waterfall method, this method basically accurately describes the situation at the internship location for each student. The application of this internship attendance application is able to improve attendance accuracy and make daily activities more systematic to achieve efficiency.

The Impact of Career Systems, Motivation, and Work Discipline on The Performance of Foundation Lecturers at Private Higher Education in Bali Province through Job-Insecurity

This study attempts to explain the influence of the career system, motivation, and discipline on the performance of foundation lecturers at private tertiary institutions in the Province of Bali through job-insecurity. The objects of observation were four large private tertiary institutions in Denpasar, namely: Warmadewa University, National Education University, Mahasaraswati University, Ngurah Rai University, and Mahendradatta University. From the five universities, 40 foundation lecturers were selected, so the number of respondents = 200 foundation lecturers. The analytical method used is the structural equation model (SEM), with exogenous variables: career system, motivation and work discipline; endogenous variables: lecturer performance; and the intervening variable: job-insecurity. Research findings and results show that: (1) a good career system has a significant positive effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers; (2) motivation to become lecturers with higher quality has a significant positive effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers; (3) work discipline has no significant effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers; (4) the career system has a significant negative effect on job-insecurity; (5) motivation has a significant negative effect on job-insecurity; (6) work discipline has no significant effect on job-insecurity; and (7) job-insecurity has a significant negative effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers in Bali Province. (3) work discipline has no significant effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers; (4) the career system has a significant negative effect on job-insecurity; (5) motivation has a significant negative effect on job-insecurity; (6) work discipline has no significant effect on job-insecurity; and (7) job-insecurity has a significant negative effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers in Bali Province. (3) work discipline has no significant effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers; (4) the career system has a significant negative effect on job-insecurity; (5) motivation has a significant negative effect on job-insecurity; (6) work discipline has no significant effect on job-insecurity; and (7) job-insecurity has a significant negative effect on the performance of PTS foundation lecturers in Bali Province.

Analysis of Internal Control of Cash Receipt and Disbursement Functions

Cash is the company's most liquid asset and plays a significant role in funding the company's operations compared to other investments, so cash control is needed within the company. Companies with organizational management where internal controls can control errors in carrying out the profession to protect cash from misuse efforts from when cash is received until it is disbursed. LP3M Superior Polytechnic is a private tertiary institution whose primary income is the payment of student tuition fees. The research method uses the descriptive analysis method. The test results show that the cash receipts internal control system is effective, contrary to the cash disbursement internal control. At the same time, the internal control system for cash disbursements has not been effective because there are still elements of Internal Control within the company that have not been fully implemented, including placing the cashier in the same room as other employees, which should be separate and have a separate room as accounting control.