Institutional Processes Research Articles

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AT SEVERAL OF THE BEST UNIVERSITIES IN INDONESIA

The strategic management process of each category of organization will undoubtedly be distinctive. This study aims to ascertain the strategic management process in higher education institutions in Indonesia. This research is a qualitative case study that examines the University of Indonesia (UI), Gajah Mada University (UGM), Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), Telkom University (TELU), Indonesian Islamic University (UII), and Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta (UMS). The strategic management process at Indonesian HEI is described or concluded by analyzing secondary data in the form of strategic plan documents compiled with analysis of primary data in the form of interviews with experts in the field of higher education. The research findings indicate that the strategic management process in Indonesian higher education institutions is comprised of four stages: (1) environmental analysis, (2) strategy formulation, (3) strategy implementation, and (4) evaluation control. An example of the originality or uniqueness of the strategic management process in Indonesian higher education institutions is internal environmental analysis, which employs its criteria rather than the commonly used value chain analysis or functional analysis approach criteria.

FORESIGHT PROJECTS AS A FACTOR IN THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS' LEGAL BEHAVIOUR IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE HUMANISATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

The article highlights the issues related to the use of foresight projects for the formation of students' legal behaviour in an educational institution in the context of the humanisation of the educational process. The article analyses scientific and methodological works on the peculiarities of using the project method in educational institutions. It is established that students' work on projects contributes to the development of independence, activity, research skills, a sense of belonging to the world community, awareness of professional choice, creative and social development, and the formation of critical thinking skills. Working on a project in an educational institution, regardless of its didactic purpose, shapes the student's future behavior in personal and professional terms, and therefore a trajectory that can be predicted. It is believed that the term «foresight» was first used by science fiction writer H.G. Wells in 1930 in one of his public speeches. The writer proposed to introduce the profession of a «professor of foresight», who, like a historian, would analyze and propose options for the practical implementation of future discoveries. The use of foresight projects in the educational process of an educational institution allows to shape the legal behavior of students, implementing the strategy of humanization of education. At the same time, such behavior is regulated by the content of the relevant legal acts. According to the research of domestic scholars, the implementation of the main provisions of humanization of education requires the use of modern pedagogical methods of humanistic educational activities, ensures the development of the student's personality, and is a guarantee of improving the quality of education and increasing its competitiveness at the international level. It is believed that the degree of humanization of the educational process depends on the extent to which this process creates the preconditions for self-development of the individual, his/her self-realization and creativity. The article deals with the foresight project «I am a future teacher». «I am a future teacher of accounting and economic disciplines», «The path to academic integrity». It is noted that traditional information-oriented, social, creative and other types of projects can also serve as foresight projects.

Human Resources Analysis Based on Total Quality Management in Improving Management Educational Process

This research aims to analyze human resources based on Total Quality Management in improving management educational process. Total Quality Management (TQM) is an approach that focuses on quality in all aspects of an organization's operations, including human resources. In an educational context, this can help improve the effectiveness of the learning process and overall school management. This research uses qualitative research with a focus on Library Research. The data collection method is carried out through documentation. The data used is secondary data with data sources obtained from books and journals that discuss human resources, Total Quality Management and education management. Data analysis was carried out using Content Analysis. Based on the description, research results show that human resource analysis based on Total Quality Management (TQM) is important in improving the management educational process in educational institutions seen from the aspects of recruitment and selection, professional development, performance assessment, quality awareness, performance awards. The contribution of TQM in improving management educational processes is also very important from customer aspects (stakeholder) orientation, process understanding, continuous improvement, fact-based management, training and development, and systems approach. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that improving educational management requires good management so that educational goals are achieved. Apart from good management, adequate human resources are also needed so that they can carry out the existing educational vision and mission.

Narratives of Disconnection: A Life Course Perspective of Methamphetamine Use Among Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV.

Sexual minority men (SMM) are exposed to societal and structural stressors that translate into poor health outcomes. One such outcome is substance use, which research has long documented as a prominent disparity among SMM. Methamphetamine is a particularly deleterious substance for SMM because its use is often framed as a coping response to social and structural stressors. Guided by stress and coping theory and a life course perspective, the purpose of this qualitative study is to assess the development of coping strategies in the context of prominent social and structural determinants among SMM living with HIV who use methamphetamine. Data were collected from 2016 to 2018 via in-depth interviews with 24 SMM living with HIV who use methamphetamine in San Francisco, CA. Mean age of participants was 47 and over half self-identified as ethnoracial minorities. Narrative analysis surfaced a sequential pattern of disconnection at foundational, relational, and recovery levels. This analysis revealed that multi-level stressors were present across the life course that amplified engagement in methamphetamine use. Findings highlight the benefits of holistic, integrated, and trauma-informed approaches to address the function of methamphetamine use as a response to societal, cultural, and institutional processes of stigmatization and discrimination. Peer-based approaches may also be beneficial to reframe the ways in which SMM living with HIV who use methamphetamine form and sustain relationships.

Assessing the Digital Level in Educational Institutions: Formal Model and Software Prototype

The increasingly widespread use of software solutions to digitize training and administrative processes in educational institutions of all levels increases the interest in offering models and software tools for measuring the level of digitalization of educational institutions. The article presents a formal model for evaluating the digital level of educational institutions and a developed prototype of a software tool. The DIGEdu tool enables external evaluators to assess the digital level of educational institutions, automatically calculates their digital levels and generates evaluation and comparative reports. Using the tool, evaluators assessed the digital level of 50 education institutions in Bulgaria. The results from the conducted experiment prove the applicability of the DIGEdu tool for evaluating the digital level of schools. It calculated the digital level of all assessed institutions. Findings showed that most institutions have high digital levels and highlighted a need for measures at the national level to encourage the digitalisation of student admission and administrative processes.

Managing Internal Personal Factors of Business Student Drop-Out to Build Retention

The paper focuses on causes for drop-out from business study programs at case university over seven years. Causes of drop-outs were collected and the database consists of 1,154 drop-out. Students indicated their reasons and preferences of their causes leading to leave studies. The aim of this paper is to identify factors affecting of drop-outs in business higher education and its evolvement in past years to define main areas of negative causes. The article presents students perception on study conditions and identifies the most important personal reasons to quit. The outputs of this paper are based on survey data from the whole sample of dropping students in the case business school. Statistical analysis, including correlation and factor analysis were employed to analyse students’ perception of the educational processes impacting retention. The analyses revealed clusters of variables with proven co-appearance and defining students´ main causes to drop-out. Orientation of students is primarily on expectations and personal reasons. The results lead to improvements in institutional processes to address students’ requirements and expectations to improve retention at universities.

Disclosure of information on cash flow in accounting (financial) statements

The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, as the state regulator of accounting, annually discloses new aspects of improving the Cash Flow Statement included in the accounting (financial) statements, including by issuing annual recommendations to auditors and audit organizations on verifying the reliability of annual statements. Further recommendations were formulated for reporting for 2023. In the cash flows reflected in the cash flow statements, tax payment flows must be clearly separated, including separately cash flow for the payment of income tax and all other taxes, tax payment flows by the reporting company as a tax agent. Special requirements are established for the disclosure of information on rental payments from the tenant and the landlord. The non-governmental accounting regulator “Accounting Methodological Center” also in its Recommendations sets out its position on the reflection of cash flows for the payment of value added tax by the reporting organization. When conducting research, we used such methods as analysis and synthesis, comparison, grouping method, analogy method, logical approach, systematic approach. As a result of the conducted research, this article, in particular, presents generalized requirements for the formation of information on cash flows for current (operating), investment and financial activities of reporting organizations. In addition, in this paper, proposals are made to improve the accounting standard for the formation of cash flow statements. The results of this study will be of interest to a wide range of readers studying various problems of modern Russian and foreign accounting, and can also be used in the educational process of higher educational institutions.

Transition to intelligent accounting and reporting concepts. Formation of an intellectual valuation concept

Previously, in one of our publications, we proposed categories of digital concepts for accounting, reporting, analysis and auditing and justified their content. The rapid development of technology that has taken place since that time allowed us to assume that today it is already possible to talk about intellectual concepts in the above areas, including the intellectual concept of valuation in accounting and reporting. These questions are explored in this article. When conducting research, methods such as analysis and synthesis, grouping method, comparison, analogy method, logical approach, systematic approach were used. As a result of the research carried out in this work, proposals were made regarding the formation of an intellectual concept for valuation of accounting objects and reporting elements, as well as intellectual concepts of accounting and reporting in general. The results obtained in this article will be useful to a wide range of readers interested in the development of modern accounting and reporting, including valuation, which can be used in the educational process of higher educational institutions, as well as in the practical work of accounting departments of modern organizations.

Modern methods of distance learning in the educational process of a higher education institution

Relevance. Due to the spread of COVID-19, the study and practical application of effective distance learning methods have become the most relevant subjects in teaching. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to analyse modern methods and tools for the implementation of distance learning in universities, which can form the basis of teachers' professional readiness for the online learning process. Methodology. Since this subject is broad in content, the study consisted of two parts: theoretical and practical, where functional and dialectical approaches and general methods of research are used: analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalisation, and analysis of scientific literature. Results. The theoretical part analysed the online organisation of the educational process at the I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University (Republic of Kazakhstan) and the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (Russian Federation), which allowed defining the basic concepts of distance learning. In practice, the criteria of teachers' readiness and modern methods of distance learning are proposed. Conclusions. In conclusion, the study highlights the critical role of modern distance learning methods in higher education, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By analyzing the implementation of these methods at I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University and the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis, the research identifies essential concepts and practical strategies for effective online education. The proposed criteria for teachers' readiness emphasize the importance of equipping educators with the necessary skills and tools for distance learning. These findings can inform the development of comprehensive training programs to enhance the quality of online education in universities. Keywords: distance learning; education; teacher; student; advanced training; retraining; readiness

Pengelolaan Surat Berbasis Elektronik Pada Lembaga Pendidikan

An increasingly advanced, modern and sophisticated era is developing because of human needs and problems that encourage creativity and innovation. Good management of correspondence in government agencies is very important because good management of correspondence will help communicate information and communication to agencies which is a determining factor in development policies and strategies. The aim of this research is to develop an effective and efficient electronic mail management system in educational institutions, as well as determine its impact on the mail management process and service quality in educational institutions. The research studied is qualitative research using the literature review method. Literature review by utilizing information from secondary data from various published research articles. This secondary data was used as review material for a number of articles, originating from international and national scale articles. The results of this research are that the electronic letter management system includes the activities of creating, recording and organizing letters which are stored on hardware and then organized using software and controlled by the user or brainware. Implementing an electronic mail management system in educational institutions also requires training so that employees can be skilled in using it. Management of electronic incoming mail at educational institutions, namely receiving, sorting, recording, distributing and storing. Management of electronic outgoing mail, namely the concept of letters, typing, signing, recording, sending and storing letters.

RESEARCH OF AWARENESS OF TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICANTS WITH INNOVATIVE MEANS OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS

The article is devoted to determining the interest of higher education students in physical education classes, their awareness of innovative forms, methods and modern methods of health-improving fitness training. The results of the survey of students of higher education institutions of technical profile, conducted with the help of Google-form, on promising (in their opinion) directions of improving the discipline "Physical Education" in the institution of higher education of technical profile due to the introduction of the proposed innovative methods in the teaching system are analyzed. It is established that students have prior experience in Physical Culture and Sports, their interest in transforming the process of physical education, experience and prospects for using existing, modern and affordable methods of health training in combination with other (traditional and innovative) methods to improve the physical condition of those who are engaged. The purpose of the study is to promote awareness of educational applicants of the basics of organizing the educational process of physical education in higher education institutions, their familiarization with the currently available and promising innovative means of Physical Culture and Sports. During the experimental study, the following methods were used: analysis of materials of pedagogical literature, pedagogical observations on the practice of organizing the educational process in higher education institutions; questionnaires; methods of statistical data processing. Results and conclusions. Sports and physical culture should be an integral part of the life of modern students. But, as the survey showed, a fairly large percentage of young people are not interested in the presence of the discipline "Physical Education" in the individual plan. However, the majority of students (about 90%) who were regularly or sporadically engaged in physical exercises before admission are sure that "physical education" should be present throughout the entire period of study. In addition, the survey showed that many students are dissatisfied with the content of the physical education system in higher education institutions and therefore believe that the current system needs to be improved and changed. More than half of the surveyed students want to continue their sports life after graduation. The novelty of the presented study is that over the past 5 years, which included the transition to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, almost for the first time an attempt was made to analyze the degree of awareness of applicants for higher education (in particular, of technical profile) of the existence of innovative methods and corresponding means of Physical Culture and Sports.

Monitoring of the technical condition of diesel lubrication system units using the KI-28256.01 stand

To successfully solve the issue of assessing the technical condition, running-in and tuning of components and assemblies (pumps and fi lters) of tractor diesels for repair enterprises and ensuring the learning process for agroengineering educational institutions, the State Research University has developed a diagnostic stand KI-28256.01.

Causal factors of inclusion and exclusion in institutional processes of social development

By inclusion and exclusion here we mean the phenomena of inclusion of a certain category of persons into a certain community as “insiders” and, accordingly, exclusion as transformation of “insiders” into “outsiders” and even into “enemies”. The institutional nature of these processes means that they are not one-time and situational phenomena, but deep shifts with long-term consequences, entailing changes in the rules of interaction and attitudes of their participants. In the course of their development, different societies have experienced inclusion and exclusion according to the criteria of gender, age, religion, ethnicity, class social origin, level and nature of education, professional affiliation, etc. The article formulates causal conditions and factors contributing to inclusion and exclusion on the basis of general theoretical principles and historical generalizations.

An IoT system based on open APIs and geolocation for the prevention of human health disorders

The article presents a study devoted to improving the developed Internet of Things system based on open APIs and geolocation, which is aimed at analyzing data about the state of the environment using an expert approach and data visualization for possible prevention of human health disorders. Based on the developed Internet of Things system, open APIs, geolocation using intelligent gadgets, and the Meteorological Geographic Information System, the study generates a message about the danger to human health associated with meteorological factors. Accordingly, a person is informed promptly about potential risks and threats, particularly about the presence of pollen in the air, indicating the level of its concentration in the air, and about problems with air quality. What is the “anthropo-geo-sensory-digital” prerequisite for making effective real-time decisions to prevent human health disorders? New features were added to the developed system to analyze data about potential risks and threats that could lead to human health disorders, in particular, about the presence of temperature problems, under the condition that this indicator goes beyond the normative and optimal zone; the presence of relative humidity problems, under the condition that this indicator go beyond the normative and optimal zone; the presence of wind speed problems, if the air wind speed exceeds the permissible standards. Effective decision-making based on providing timely information about potential risks and threats to human health, in addition to preventive, has significant methodological and technological potential that can be used to improve the effectiveness of health care, both in extreme conditions and in conditions of sustainable existence. The system developed and improved by us can also be considered as one of the ways of introducing innovations in health care, the IT field, the educational process in institutions of higher education and conducting further research in this field, in particular, in the direction of data processing in health care systems based on machine learning.

Face Recognition Attendance Monitoring System

The Face Recognition Attendance Management System is a cutting-edge technology solution designed to streamline and enhance the attendance tracking process in various institutions and organizations. This project report provides a concise overview of the system's key features, development process, and its potential impact on attendance management. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, traditional attendance systems are often inefficient and prone to errors. The Face Recognition Attendance Management System addresses these issues by leveraging state-of-the-art facial recognition technology. This system automates attendance tracking, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while reducing the administrative burden on staff. Key features of the system include facial data capture and storage, real-time face recognition, attendance record generation, and user-friendly interfaces for both administrators and end-users. The project also encompasses the development of a mobile application, enabling users to access their attendance records conveniently. The development process involved the integration of facial recognition algorithms, database management, and user interface design. Additionally, privacy and security considerations were a top priority, with safeguards in place to protect the stored facial data. This report outlines the benefits of the Face Recognition Attendance Management System, such as reduced administrative workload, improved accuracy, and real-time monitoring of attendance. It also discusses potential challenges, including hardware and software requirements, scalability, and user acceptance. In conclusion, the Face Recognition Attendance Management System is a powerful tool for institutions and organizations seeking to modernize their attendance tracking processes. It represents a step forward in leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in attendance management

"Action and reaction" - a new public sector effectiveness assessment methodology

The main contribution of the paper is the development of a new way of assessing the efficiency of public administration using statistical methods - multivariate regression (identification of exogenous factors) and residual analysis (identification of regression residuals). The methodology presented is intuitive, practical and, if appropriately set up, globally applicable for the evaluation of a wide range of processes taking place in the public sector on the principle of "action and reaction". Putting the methodology into practice can go some way to satisfying the "taxpayer hunger" for information about whether the money they pay in taxes is being used wisely. It makes it possible to assess efficiency in a particular institution or to compare similar processes in several institutions over a given period of time. The methodology has been developed on the basis of audit findings (prepared by the supreme audit institution for the public sector in a democratic state) and their implications. The developed methodology brings a new perspective to the traditional claim that public sector effectiveness is virtually impossible to measure and that factors for objective evaluation of public sector managers cannot be easily established.

The impact of the Sustainable Development Goals on global policies on sustainable consumption and production

ABSTRACT While some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) rely on the support of established international organizations and regimes, others lack strong institutions in their governance areas. This raises the question of whether the SDGs can contribute to strengthening these less institutionalized areas in global governance, which would make these goals important factors in advancing international institutionalization. We study this question with a focus on SDG 12, which targets sustainable consumption and production. By analysing in-depth 49 documents and 19 expert interviews, we trace institutional development (2012–2022) focusing on two initiatives, the 10-Year Framework of Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production and the later One Planet Network. We indicate mechanisms through which SDGs have influenced international institutionalization processes and some conditions for this impact. However, while the SDGs might offer a temporary impetus to further institutionalization, they do not provide a lasting solution to the challenge of advancing global institutionalization.

METHODS AND TOOLS FOR IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF ENERGY CHARACTERISTICS AND MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

A factor of the state's national security is reducing energy dependence and taking measures to increase energy efficiency, especially in the budgetary sphere, because about 90% of such buildings do not meet modern energy efficiency requirements. Creating a reliable energy consumption management system, choosing measures to reduce consumption and diversifying energy sources is a difficult task that requires consideration of building energy consumption processes as a complex problem with the use of modern tools of the energy management system, modeling, and the use of modern approaches to automation and measurements. The object of research is energy consumption processes in educational institutions. The subject of the research is energy characteristics and methods of energy consumption management in educational institutions. Research methods. analytical methods, system analysis, synthesis, modeling, systematization, method of comparative and structural analysis. One of the tasks of this study is to review the capabilities of software products that can be used by energy managers of educational institutions to monitor, analyze and forecast energy consumption, as well as to create reports. Also in the work, an analysis of the state of affairs regarding energy consumption management was carried out on the example of KPI named after Igor Sikorskyi; proposals for the development of the automated energy monitoring system were provided, in particular, the architecture of the web application was developed taking into account the support of existing databases to improve the energy monitoring process.

The role of institutional diversity in sustainable water use: Performance comparison among water user organizations

AbstractThe aim of this study was to compare the performance of water user organizations (WUOs) in the agricultural sector in terms of their managerial efficiency. A survey was carried out across the study area to evaluate 67 WUOs, including irrigation cooperatives, municipalities, village legal entities (VLEs) and water user associations (WUAs). The findings were then used to create a management performance index. It has been determined that municipalities excel in terms of physical performance, irrigation cooperatives in enterprise and social performance and WUAs in institutional and investment performance. The general management performance index revealed that the most successful WUOs in the Konya closed basin were WUAs. Therefore, proposals have been put forward to begin institutionalization processes in other institutions to attain the successful institutionalization in WUAs. Additionally, the shift towards prepaid systems is recommended to mitigate collection problems, while water should be priced according to the full cost method. Finally, supporting the use of alternative energy sources for irrigation is crucial.

PROCESS OF UKRAINE'S FINANCIAL SECTOR INSTUTIONALIZATION AND ROLE OF CORPORATE SECURITIES MARKET

This article deals with the characteristics of the institutionalization process of the financial sector in Ukraine and the role of the corporate securities market in it. It is determined that the modern domestic financial sector is characterized by significant institutional imbalances, primarily due to the insufficient effectiveness of state policy in this area. For many years, banks have been the key players in the domestic financial sector, which significantly reduced the level of financial inclusion. The development of non-banking financial institutions has been fragmentary, significantly undermining public trust in the financial sector. In particular, this concerns the activities of credit unions in Ukraine, where the market volumes of private pension provision have been minimal for a long time. Some existing institutional imbalances were overcome through the rapid digitalization of certain segments of the financial market, but the overall level of financial inclusion remains low. The process of institutionalization of the domestic financial market occurred against the background of the weakness of the corporate securities market. The article notes that this situation was a consequence of the lack of interest from joint-stock companies in market methods of capital attraction. Along with this, domestic financial institutions are not interested in investing in corporate securities. Thus, the reluctance of public corporations to place their securities on the market coincides with a peculiar investment strategy of financial institutions. As a result, the volumes of the primary corporate securities market in Ukraine are minimal (especially in the stock market), and government securities dominate the secondary market for a long time. This situation poses a series of threats to Ukraine's economic development and requires appropriate actions from the state aimed at the activation of the corporate securities market. It can now be stated that domestic public corporations are non-competitive in the global financial space, which destructively affects their market positions.