Programs In Higher Education Institutions Research Articles

The impact of the transformation of the financial sector on the construction of a professional career of a financier at the present stage

The article discusses some areas of transformation of the Russian financial sector at the present stage, which have an impact on the professional requirements for economists and financiers. It is established that digitalization and automation of routine processes increases the requirements for the quality of training and the level of knowledge of financial sector specialists, and insufficient knowledge of modern in-demand competencies creates barriers to building a professional career. Expert analysis and questioning of students allowed to identify possible career barriers, which are classified as subjective and objective. In this regard, ways to improve financial educational programs of higher educational institutions are proposed in order to train competitive and highly qualified personnel.

Academic Procrastination in College Students: Do Academic Burnout and Smartphone Addiction Matter?

Academic procrastination is a behavior commonly exhibited by college students. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of academic burnout and smartphone addiction on academic procrastination, both partially and simultaneously. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving 214 students from a state university in Jambi Province, Indonesia. We adapted the Short Form of the Academic Procrastination Scale, the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory – Student Version (OLBI-S), and the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SAS-SV) for data collection. The data were analyzed using simple and multiple linear regression. The findings suggest that academic burnout and smartphone addiction are predictors of academic procrastination, with a stronger effect observed from smartphone addiction on academic procrastination. This research has significant implications for addressing academic procrastination by reducing academic burnout and smartphone addiction. Interventions targeting self-regulation could also be pursued, as they have proven effective across all variables examined. The implementation of guidance and counseling programs in higher education institutions should be optimized to cultivate an effective student lifestyle.

Translating Nature-Based Solutions for Water Resources Management to Higher Educational Programs in Three European Countries

Climate change has increasing impacts of hydro-meteorological extremes on water resources. Projections indicate a similar trend and challenge in the effectiveness of conventional engineering solutions in climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies. Nature-based solutions (NbSs) have been promoted as viable approaches and measures that complement engineering solutions. While the effects of NbSs have been increasingly demonstrated, their broader implementation can be favoured by NbSs knowledge integration in higher education curricula. Knowledge on how the research practice is translated into the educational landscape is missing. This paper adopts the concept of knowledge translation and analyses the integration of NbSs in the study programs of higher education institutions in three European countries (Croatia, Czechia, and Slovenia). Specifically, it explores the extent, thematic areas, and curricular settings of NbSs related to water resources management in implemented curricula at public universities. The results show that NbSs are integrated in a limited number of courses within the relevant study programs (in the fields of, e.g., natural sciences, geography, and engineering and technology) and represent rather an extension of compulsory curricula. Bibliometric analysis revealed that most courses involving the NbSs approach still represent a personalized knowledge, i.e., developed by professors during their research activities. The barriers impairing a broader integration of NbSs in the studied programs are then discussed. Our results therefore indicate that NbSs do not represent a mainstream knowledge that would proliferate into higher education curricula through accreditations procedures, but that the knowledge that is mostly integrated through direct incremental implementation of NbSs in the individual compulsory lessons or facultative courses. We assert that without broader and systematic NbSs knowledge translation to study programs, the effectiveness of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies cannot be fully achieved.

Socio-pedagogical conditions for the development of future social workers’ soft skills

The article is devoted to the problem of developing future social workers’ social skills (soft skills). The relevance of the study is due to the public need for training competent and competitive social workers who are able to solve various social issues in society promptly and in a team, creatively perform social tasks, have motivation for self-development and self-realization. For this purpose, such research methods as the analysis and generalization of normative, literary sources, educational and scientific programs of higher educational institutions on the investigated problem, as well as questionnaires among students of higher education at bachelor's and master's levels – future social workers – were used. We understand soft skills as social skills – skills, abilities and characteristics that allow one to be competitive and successful in professional activities. As a result of the survey conducted among students of 9 institutions of higher education, it was found out that 10 skills are the most important soft skills of future social workers: knowledge of a foreign language, an active civic and life position, analytical thinking, communication skills, the ability to inspire new ideas, time management, the ability to build an algorithm of actions to provide the necessary social assistance to people, the ability to resolve conflicts, leadership qualities and the ability to lead, work organization skills. The necessary socio-pedagogical conditions for the effective development of future social workers’ soft skills at a higher education institution were defined and substantiated: the motivation and readiness of future social workers to develop soft skills necessary for successful social work; integration of the development of the complex of social skills "soft skills" in students in the process of educational work and during extracurricular practical social activities; availability and integrative implementation of various forms of "soft skills" development; use of a complex of innovative technologies and interactive methods of "soft skills" development; self-education through the involvement of students in practical social work beyond school hours. The set of factors affecting the introduction of socio-pedagogical conditions for the development of students’ social skills in institutions of higher education is characterized. Integration forms, innovative technologies and methods are highlighted, which are expedient to use in the educational process of modern institutions of higher education for the effective development of future social workers’ soft skills.

Awareness of Copyright Infringement Among Undergraduates of The State Universities in Sri Lanka

Copyright infringement is known as the use of copyrighted works without the permission of the creators, copyright holders or authors. It is a form of dishonesty and a violation of the authors' economic and exclusive rights. In general, copyright infringement activities have taken place in various ways such as theft, piracy, reuse and plagiarism among students pursuing degree programmes in higher education institutions in Sri Lanka. In this backdrop, this study aims to examine awareness of copyright infringement among students pursuing undergraduate degree programmes at state universities in Sri Lanka. The primary and secondary data have been used in the study. The primary data were collected by Self-Administered Questionnaires (SAQ) distributed to 356 of the selected participants. Selected students are continuing their education in 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019 and 2019/2020, including general and honours degree programmes. The samples were selected based on Random Sampling Method (RSM). All received questionnaires were analysed in a descriptive way with the help of SPSS (Version-26) and the results were presented by illustrating in the form of tables. According to the results, it was found that 58.1% of participants were not aware that copyright infringement as an academic dishonesty, as well as copyright law (Intellectual Property Act No.36 of 2003) which is enforced by Sri Lankan government in order to protect intellectual properties. 77.4% of the participants proved that copyright infringement is a kind of prohibited act in their own religion (Islam, Buddhism, Christianity and Hinduism). Moreover, the main factors that lead to copyright infringement of study samples were a lack of awareness of copyright law (38%), the high cost of textbooks (64.6%), and the fear of having low greats in semester examinations (77.4%). The findings of present study would be important to stimulate academics, library personnel, university officials, and policymakers to think of ways to prevent the students from engaging in copyright infringements in future. Moreover, it is a firm belief of the researchers that findings of this study could be a remarkable starting point for future researchers.

Türkiye’de Zorunlu Arapça Hazırlık Programı (İlahiyat Fakülteleri Çerçevesinde)

In Turkey, state educational institutions start teaching Arabic in the primary and secondary grades and continue through higher education. Undergraduate level Arabic education is provided within the purview of independent or different departments in the Arabic Language and Literature, Arabic Teaching, Translation, and Interpreting programs of higher education institutions. Courses in Arabic Language and Rhetoric are required to be taught throughout at least six semesters in the theology faculties' curricula. Additionally, undergraduate programs that offer instruction in a foreign language, either entirely or in part, must begin with a preparation course. The outcomes and benefits of required foreign language preparation lessons differ because of the different motivations behind them. Nevertheless, taking into account a number of factors, it is possible to conclude that it adds value to undergraduate programs outside of theology faculties in terms of literature and foreign language education, in addition to acquiring communicative Arabic skills, and because it is the language of instruction in theology programs. When thinking about theological faculties in the context of preparatory classes, it is clear that the primary goal is to develop reading comprehension skills, with communicative abilities serving as a backup. In this context, morphology and syntax are provided as the theoretical foundation. This opinion is supported by the relevant units' justifications for opening a preparatory class in general, for being able to follow Arabic language courses in the student's field of study, for being able to read and comprehend the subjects, and for having fundamental Arabic language abilities. It is clear that the goal is to carry it out as a language education, and not built around reading-comprehension of the fundamental Arabic language resources. This study intended to answer questions regarding the mandated Arabic preparatory program within the scope of faculties of theology, including its legal basis, purpose, and practical implementation. It also shed light on the primary issues and practical solutions to those issues. Additionally, specific actions that should and should not be taken to improve the standard and effectiveness of education and training and to guarantee its continuity have been explored and added to the body of literature. In this context, it is clear that there are numerous issues with the Arabic preparatory program that are caused by both theory and practice, as well as the pertinent laws. In particular, structural issues are considered as the main barrier preventing the program from achieving its objective, and it has been found that some secondary issues that are not promptly treated result in more significant issues. Therefore, it has been determined that it is absolutely necessary to create a standard framework, taking into account both national practices and practices in other countries around the World, that can be used as a reference in terms of Arabic education, in which the goals and accomplishments are determined to a large extent, and the differences between institutions are minimized.

Perceptions toward achieving work-life balance and job satisfaction in online teaching

Online teaching has been implemented in the Philippines as a consequence of the critical global crisis that started in early 2020. Many higher education institutions still conduct online classes. However, research studies on employer’s support, workspace, and attitudes of students in relation to work-life balance and job satisfaction of teachers teaching online have been rarely explored, creating a gap in this area. Thus, the major objective of this study is to examine the perceived effects of employer’s support, workspace, and attitudes as teachers pursue work-life balance and job satisfaction in their online teaching job. A total of 256 responses extracted via the Google form link were analyzed with the aid of Smart PLS. Seven of the eight hypotheses tested were supported where p< 0.025, while one was not supported where p > 0.05. The findings revealed that work-life balance is positively influenced by workspace but not students’ attitudes; job satisfaction may be affected by workspace but not work-life balance and full support from an employer; and teaching online is positively affected by workspace and employer’s support but not students’ attitudes. In conclusion, teachers who teach online experience challenges but still manage to attain work-life balance and satisfaction from their job. For students who exhibit negative attitudes, this implies that teachers need to talk with them and find out their reasons for doing so. Making their lessons more interesting could minimize such problem. It is highly recommended that future researchers consider adding varied statistical tools, wider sampling of schools for their participants, and more teachers from community colleges and degree programs of higher education institutions. In order to validate the findings shown in the study, a replication may also be performed in a different region in the country.

METHODS OF TEACHING INFORMATICS IN THE DISCOURSE OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM“SECONDARY EDUCATION (INFORMATICS)”

The importance of methods of teaching computer science in the professional development of students who obtain the qualification of “teacher of computer science” in the educational and professional program “Secondary Education (Computer Science)“ is revealed. On the basis of the interpretation of the concepts of “methodology“ and “methodology of teaching the subject“, the author’s vision of the content of the curriculum in the discipline “Methods of teaching computer science“ is formulated. The educational and professional programs of higher education institutions regarding the availability of the mentioned discipline and the peculiarities of its study, in particular, at Rivne State University of Humanities have been analyzed. The purpose of studying computer science methods is formulated and the tasks (educational, cognitive, educational, practical), the solution of which contributes to the acquisition by students of awareness of the organization of the educational process in computer science in general secondary education institutions, the use of hardware and software, the development of their own and improvement of existing information and resource, educational, didactic and methodological materials are specified. The content of the course “Methods of teaching computer science” should be selected based on computer science as a fundamental science and as a school subject, as well as on teaching methods as an independent science and as a teacher's pedagogical activity. It is noted that the development of information and communication technologies, technical means and programming paradigms sets new goals for computer science and methods of its study, respectively, updating the process of professional training of computer science teachers. The connections of the studied discipline with other subjects of general and professional training are reflected. It is summarized that students obtaining the qualification of “teacher of computer science” should be familiar with the methodology of teaching computer science, its fundamental concepts and didactic principles and, on this basis, develop their own methodology, select and create pedagogically appropriate and balanced program and methodological support for the educational process.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer concerns in professional psychology education

Best practice guidelines for psychologists working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer+ (LGBTIQ+) people and position statements against “conversion therapies” have been published internationally. These call for professional psychologist education to develop competence for work with this community, but studies show variability and lack of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ content in professional programmes in higher education institutions. A critical narrative review examined approaches to the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ concerns in the education of psychologists. A systematic literature search identified 33 papers for review. Synthesis of findings highlighted benefits and challenges of the cultural competence approach to LGBTQ+ curricular inclusion; a contested pedagogic space relating to religious belief, homophobia, and sexualities; a shift in psychology to include resilience-based frameworks of sexuality and gender diversity; and finally disaggregation of the LGBTQ+ umbrella with emergence of transgender and gender diversity focused research. Lack of research relating to people with intersex variations and the need for LGBTIQ+ representation/voices in this research area were evidenced.

Exploring inequity factors in higher education: Promoting equitable access and success in the US

The issue of equity in higher education has gained prominence as it has become increasingly clear that opportunities for higher education are not equitably distributed among different student groups. This paper provides a thorough understanding of the key components of equitable access and success in higher education, primarily in the context of the United States. It also seeks to explore the effectiveness of affirmative action, financial aid and scholarship systems, successful initiatives, cultural and sociological attitudes, and institutional structures and services in promoting equitable access and success in higher education. The paper uses a systematic review methodology to analyze academic and policy documents, program evaluations, and case studies. The analysis includes a synthesis of key findings and themes from the literature review, an examination of successful initiatives and programs in higher education institutions in the United States. The findings suggest that while affirmative action and financial aid programs have been successful in promoting equitable access and success in higher education, further efforts are needed to address cultural and societal attitudes that perpetuate inequities in higher education. Recommendations for future research include the long-term effects of financial aid and cultural barriers to building a more equitable education.

Teaching Research Methods Courses in Education: Towards a Research-Based Culture

This paper aims to identify and discuss what constitutes a research-based pedagogical culture in teaching research methods courses in master’s and doctoral programs in education. The discussion draws on empirical results of a set of five focus group interviews with teachers responsible for teaching research methods courses in educational programs in higher education institutions in Portugal. Data are analyzed and interpreted within a situated learning framework that acknowledges the relevance of creating social learning spaces which accommodate the variety of students. The article closes with a characterization of what could be a research-based pedagogical culture in teaching research methods in advanced studies in education in the near future.

FUTURE SCENARIOS FOR TOURISM PROGRAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUGA AND ITS AREA OF INFLUENCE HORIZON 2021-2030

This research presents an analysis of the strategic prospective of the tourism academic training programs in higher education institutions in the municipality of Guadalajara de Buga and its area of ​​influence: El Cerrito, Ginebra, Guacarí, Restrepo, San Pedro, Yotoco and Calima Darién, (Government of Valle del Cauca., 2016). The objective of this study revolves around two axes: 1. Identify the possible and probable future scenarios of the tourist programs offered by higher education institutions in Guadalajara de Buga and its area of ​​influence; 2. From the identified scenarios, the bet scenario is defined to which the educational institutions that offer the tourist programs should be directed. According to the opinion of experts and key actors, the policies and strategies for the improvement oriented to the development and competitiveness of comprehensive academic training for professional training in tourism are determined by public and private institutions of higher education in Guadalajara de Buga and its area of ​​influence, seeking to generate a positive impact on the environment of the central region of the Valley and enriching its development for its insertion in an international context. This study applies the methodology proposed in "the toolbox of strategic foresight" and involves other methods such as analysis of importance and governance, as well as elements of sectoral analysis. This research was carried out in two phases: diagnostic and prospective. In the diagnosis, a documentary analysis was carried out, consultation with key actors and experts; Tools such as brainstorming, Regnier's Abacus, structural analysis were applied, and for the design of the scenarios the detailed analysis of the results was used in order to propose the exploratory scenarios and from these propose the bet scenario.

Nihonggo No Benkyou: The Case of Filipino ESL Teachers in Graduate School

In 2010, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) institutionalized the offering of foreign languages in the curricular programs of higher education institutions to accord global acceptance of local graduates in the Philippines. In graduate school, Nihongo is one of the foreign languages commonly offered in the local university. Theoretically, the second language acquisition of adult learners (i.e., graduate students) is crucial and different from adolescent language learners. And there is a dearth of literature on Filipinos learning Nihongo; most of them involve college students and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and less among ESL teachers in graduate school. This study: (1) contributed to the limited evidence in Japanese language learning of Filipino students; showed qualitative evidence on the CPH of adult learning a third or fourth language. Results revealed that though most of the ESL teachers in graduate school were middle-aged, they partly considered their age crucial in learning Nihongo and declared that their age was not the only factor in recognizing their difficulties in learning a foreign language rather other learning limitations such as affective factors, learning environment, workload, etc.; (2) presented the ESL teachers’ difficulties in learning Nihongo language in the graduate school such as writing and translating sentences and phrases, vocabulary and pronunciation; and (3) showed their strategies in learning the Japanese language as an academic requirement were creating mental linkages, applying images and sounds, reviewing well, and employing actions. Thus, this study presented recommendations for the effective teaching of Japanese language among graduate students in the Philippines.

Swimming as a means of recovery for students in high school

Swimming classes have a positive effect not only on the health level of students, but also increase brain activity, since all processes in the human body are interconnected. In turn, swimming is the kind of motor activity that helps the human body to fully heal itself. In swimming lessons, when performing physical exercises in water, all the main muscle groups are involved in the work, which contributes not only to health and physical development, but also positively affects the development of basic physical qualities, such as strength and endurance, which is reflected in physical education programs of higher education institutions. Today, unfortunately, there is both a low level of health among student youth and a low level of development of physical qualities, which makes it necessary to develop differentiated programs for young men and women, taking into account not only their level of preparation, but also taking into account the deviations and disorders in their condition health in the development of control standards. Swimming, as one of the types of motor activity, is one of the components of a healthy lifestyle. Swimming can be done not only by healthy people, but also by those who have diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular or respiratory system, and moderate and heavy physical activity is contraindicated for them, but physical exercises in water are recommended. Therefore, the main task of swimming in ZVO is to improve the functional state of the body by selecting the optimal amount of physical load and the nature of exercises for everyone who engages in it and obtaining the desired health-improving effect.

Systematic Quality Improvement of the Study Programme: Quality Function Deployment

Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a well-known quality improvement and assessment methodology that can be applied in different fields, including higher education. The principle of continuous improvement refers to the study process and also relates to the initial analysis of the content of the study program and the systematic improvement process. The research aims to analyse and assess the Quality Function Deployment methodology application for the study program improvement, particularly focusing on the program quality assessment. Research methodology and results provide an opportunity to determine the high-priority skills, professional requirements and the significance of those study program components that create students’ opinions about the importance of learning outcomes according to the professional competence they need and expect. The research results show how QFD methodology can be used to assess and improve study programmes in higher education institutions and indicate the benefits of the methodology application.

Data mining of vacancy data to identify the current labor market needs

As a result of manufacturing digitization and the transition to new technologies, the labor market requirements for specialists’ skills and abilities are changing. Employing an appropriately qualified workforce is critical to stimulating economic growth. In October 2021, the federal project “Development of the IT industry human resources” of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation” was approved by the Government of Russia. The project is being implemented as part of the list of initiatives for the socio-economic development of the Russian Federation until 2030. In the context of changing technological trends, it is crucial to adapt the educational programs of higher educational institutions in timely manner to ensure training of such specialists who meet the demands of the labor market. The article proposes a data mining toolkit to analyze vacancy data in order to identify relevant skills and abilities required in the labor market. Based on the IT labor market data collected from the hh.ru service, I analyzed the key skills indicated in the vacancies posted on the site. Additionally, vacancy clustering was performed. Educational institutions can regularly use the suggested approach to update educational program curricula.

Система забезпечення якості вищої освіти: досвід Фінляндії

The article analyses higher education quality assurance system in Finland, emphasizes the relevance of studying the Finnish experience for Ukraine, which is currently reforming its higher education in extremely difficult conditions. It has been shown that the educational institutions are primarily responsible for quality assurance in Finland. The role of the Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council has been shown and analysed. It has been noted that it is an independent expert body whose basic duty is to develop procedures for evaluating educational programs in higher education institutions throughout the country. It has been emphasized that the main goal of evaluation in Finland is not the need to find shortcomings in the work of a higher education institution, but the opportunity to help it in the further development. It has been shown the features and the main stages of one of the elements of the national system of quality assurance of higher education, that is accreditation of educational programs. It has been noted that in Finland it is interpreted as a process of public recognition or registration of educational programs that meet certain standards and criteria. The obtained theoretical propositions have been supplemented with empirical data from the results of interviews of students at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, participants of the Erasmus+ academic mobility programme in Finnish universities, namely the University of Turku and the University of Jyväskylä.

Flexibility in Learning Management and Technology Preparedness Among Faculty Members in Higher Education Institutions

Faculty members were challenged to continue teaching beyond the traditional mode during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Therefore, the research focused on the level of management functions and technological preparedness of the faculty members with permanent employment status under the business programs of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Nueva Vizcaya. The idea behind the research was drawn from the theories of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling and technology preparedness in terms of technology access, technology skills and literacy, and attitude toward technology. The study’s findings revealed that faculty members have a high level of management and technology preparedness. Moreover, the study revealed that the profile of the faculty members had no relationship to their level of implementation of management strategies. On the other hand, younger faculty members have greater technology access and literacy skills. Furthermore, profiles were not a significant factor in their level of attitude toward technology. More results showed that when the level of implementation of management strategies is high, the result is also high in terms of technological preparedness. Based on the study’s findings, the researcher recommended an enhanced program for better implementation of flexible learning in HEIs.

Развитие методологии определения показателей эффективности и результативности сферы высшего образования

The subject of the research is conceptual and methodological approaches to determining key performance indicators for higher education institutions focused on research and technological entrepreneurship. The purpose of the work is to clarify the methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of R&D in higher education, taking into account the features of science as an environmental economic system and long—term goals of public administration. The study revealed that key performance indicators of science and higher education are often set arbitrarily and, as a result, reflect the results of organizations' activities biased. Criteria for the selection of indicators of the effectiveness of science and higher education are proposed: connection with the strategy of the state or enterprise; consideration of "environmental" and corresponding indicators. It is concluded that the methodological approach to evaluating the results of research in higher education is determined by the type of economic system of the country and the presence of a competitive environment. Proposals have been formulated to finalize the targets of the national project "Science and Universities". The practical significance of the research lies in the possibility of its use by public authorities for the selection of target indicators of projects and programs of higher educational institutions of research orientation.

НЕГАТИВНІ ВПЛИВИ ДИНАМІЧНОГО ОТОЧЕННЯ НА ПРОГРАМИ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ ВІЙСЬКОВОЇ ОСВІТИ

The negative effects of the dynamic environment on digitalization programs of military education have been studied. Specific features are highlighted and the influence of the dynamic environment on the characteristics of digitization projects and programs is considered. The results of such influences are characterized. Conceptual space for formal management of impacts on programs of digitalization of military education is formulated. The effects of the dynamic environment on the characteristics of digitization programs are considered. The results of such influences are highlighted. A mathematical model of the space of influences, an objective function, constraints and a decisive rule for determining management actions to counteract the influences that lead to negative consequences in digitalization programs are proposed. It is proposed to use the mathematical apparatus of the theory of non-force interaction as a scientific and methodological basis for finding the optimal solution for minimizing the costs of eliminating the consequences of negative impacts. The structure, list, subordination and distribution of obligations in the process of implementation of the programs of the digitalization of military education depend on the sources of influence characteristic of the dynamic environment, which lead to deviations, and determine the possibility of implementing the projects of these programs. Since the number of such sources in digitalization programs is significant, it is necessary to implement a systematic approach to the construction of management systems for digitalization programs of military education (MSDP ME), which will be effective in the conditions of Ukraine. And for this, it is necessary to develop methods and ways of managing the organizational and functional structure of higher education institutions, as well as the technologies of preparation, planning, and budgeting, which are the basis of building management systems in the conditions of numerous influences that arise during the implementation of digitalization programs. This article is devoted to solving this scientific problem. Therefore, the purpose of the work is to study the effects of the dynamic environment on the digitalization programs of higher educational institutions and the digitalization of military education, and to build a mathematical model of such effects, which can form the basis of the methodology for managing effects on projects and programs.