Public Higher Education Institutions Research Articles

Factors Influencing the Management Achievement of the Chinese Students Association in Thailand

The objectives of this research were 1) to inquire about states and problems of the management of the Chinese Students Association in Thailand; key informants were selected by purposive sampling and divided into three groups consisting of 375 respondents from public higher education institutions, students from private higher education institutions, and students from higher education institutions of non-education; and an instrument used was a five-rating scale questionnaire. and standard deviation were used to analyze data and 2) to propose factors influencing the management achievement of the Chinese Students Association in Thailand. Key informants were 33 administrators, staff, and Chinese diplomatic officers participating in connoisseurship. An instrument used was a meeting record form. Content analysis and classification into issues were used to analyze data. Results of inquiring about states for the management of the Chinese Students Association in Thailand were overall at a moderate level; the problems for the management of the Chinese Students Association in Thailand were overall at a high level; and the students’ recommendations consisted of five core components. The factors influencing management achievement also consisted of five aspects.

The impact of an online educational game on breast cancer awareness among university female students, Malaysia: a pilot study

BackgroundBreast cancer is one of the world’s most prevalent cancer and the most common type of cancer in Malaysia. Interestingly, breast cancer in young women is more aggressive compared to older women and the survival rate among these groups of individuals is poor. Thus, breast cancer awareness is essential among young women as early detection is possible and treatment will be effective during which the disease is curable. Hence, the purpose of this study is to design and evaluate the impact of an educational game on breast cancer awareness among female university students in Malaysia.MethodsThis is a one-group pre-and post-intervention pilot study. It was conducted in Private and public higher education institutions around Malaysia. An online education game was created and used as the intervention. A self-administered questionnaire was administered to the participants during the pre-and post-intervention test to evaluate the online educational game on breast cancer awareness.ResultsA total of 52 responses were collected. The mean age of the participants was 21.98 (SD = 1.896) years. The findings showed a statistically significant median increase (p < 0.05) in breast cancer knowledge scores among participants in the post-intervention. A median increase in breast cancer knowledge score of 6 was shown when participants were exposed to the online education game (24.00) compared to before they were exposed to it (17.00).ConclusionUsing online educational games effectively raised awareness of breast cancer among university students. Online games can be used as a health educational tool to promote awareness of a topic of interest, as digital games can be accessed easily, game content can be tailored made or updated, and improve participant engagement in learning.

Covid 19 Stress and Teaching Performance of Social StudiesTeachers in Public Higher Educational Institutions in Zambales

This study sought to establish a baseline for a faculty stress management program by assessing the COVID 19 stress levels of social studies teachers at public higher education institutions in Zambales in relation to their teach performance throughout the pandemic. The results showed that there were 34-year-old female Social Studies teachers who were single, earns a Salary Grade 11 to 13, and have 0 to 3 years of experience in the field. According to the respondent's self-evaluation, they have high levels of COVID 19 Stress and rank the subscale COVID Danger and Contamination Fear as their top stressor. However, they are less likely to experience COVID Traumatic Stress Symptoms, which only cause moderate stress. The responders' performance throughout the academic year 2020–2021 was Very Satisfactory. However, there is no correlation between respondents' COVID 19 stress levels and their teaching performance. Moreover, there is no significant difference between the COVID 19 stress level of the respondents when grouped according to their age, gender, civil status and number of years in service. However, there is significant difference between the COVID 19 stress levels of the respondents when grouped according to their economic status. Given the study's preceding findings, these must be verified and further explored in future studies involving a younger and larger population due to exposure to social media. Additionally, it is urged that these workers from various fields incorporate mental health promotion as a follow-up service after the outbreak of the COVID 19 epidemic.

Can Higher Education Institutions’ Stakeholders Drive Regional Sustainable Development? Yes, They Can?!

Although Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) develop and announce actions related to sustainable development (SD), these actions and the results achieved are often not perceived by their stakeholders. This article aims to analyse how the SD of HEIs can contribute to better development and regional transformation, through the promotion of sustainable practices with effects on the regional environment. To do so, an exploratory quantitative analysis, with a sample of 1325 stakeholders collected from seven Portuguese public HEIs, using a multinomial logistic regression, was carried out. The results indicate that HEIs&#x2019; stakeholders pay attention to sustainability practices, and that regional development and the sustainability of the region of influence can emerge positively from the links found between these two variables and the dimensions of SD in the HEIs studied. The contributions and implications of these results can be seen from the perspective of HEIs, because it shows that both students and lecturers&#x002F;researchers are aware of and value this type of practice by the institution, and HEIs must create strategies integrating stakeholders more actively in sustainable practices through the development of sustainable skills and competences, and from the regional policy perspective, given the potential and importance of HEIs as integrated actors within their region of influence.

COVID-19’s meso-scale impacts: exploring the perspectives of geoscience department chairs in California

Across the landscape of higher education, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused fundamental changes at a variety of scales. To understand which aspects of higher education instruction at the departmental (meso-scale) level were most and least impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, chairs of geoscience departments at public higher education institutions in California (n = 38) were surveyed on the pandemic’s impacts on teaching in their departments, and whether those changes persisted beyond Spring 2022. The shift to online teaching was the pandemic’s primary impact. The findings indicate that this shift was followed by significant direct and indirect impacts on a variety of departmental and instructional aspects, including assessment methods, course offerings, course structure and organization, enrollment, recruitment and outreach, and student learning, in both positive and negative ways. Conversely, the pandemic had relatively little impact on degree structure and course content. Key pedagogical changes include the increased use of Learning Management Systems (LMSs), non-exam assessment methods, and online and hybrid modalities. The results highlight the need for departmental and institutional support to mitigate negative effects on geoscience in-lab and in-field classes, equity and achievement gaps, graduate student needs, recruitment and outreach efforts, and department chair stress, mental health, and burnout. Continued health and resilience in geoscience departments requires that the pandemic’s negative impacts be identified, studied, and addressed by departments, institutions, and professional organizations. Analyzing effects at the meso-scale is an important part of a multi-faceted, multi-scalar assessment of the pandemic’s impacts on geoscience education.

Architectural Design and its Impact on PMR Accesibility in Higher Education Institutions

This paper discusses the accessibility of people with reduced mobility (PMR) within public higher education institutions. Several researchers have approached this issue from different angles. They have identified several rights for PMRs, including the fundamental right to education, as recognized by the United Nations. Accessibility is defined as the ease of movement within the environment, achieved through the removal of architectural and technological barriers in public buildings. This study aims to show the impact of the architectural spatial configuration of the university on the social behavior of PMR accessing education. To achieve this goal and answer the research problem, a combination of two scientific research methods was used: a qualitative-quantitative method based on sociological surveys and observation, and a second method based on "spatial syntax," a morphological approach that reveals the close relationship between human beings and their built environment. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at Salah Boubnider University in Constantine. The study concludes that architectural design has a direct impact on the behavior of PMRs and their appropriation of space within the faculty. Designers need to consider measures and design techniques that facilitate access for this social category to higher education institutions in the development of architectural projects.

The efficiency of scientific activities and technology transfer in higher education in Poland

The objective of the article is to measure and evaluate the efficiency of scientific activity and technology transfer to the economy by public higher education institutions (HEIs) in Poland and to formulate recommendations for state policy to increase the effectiveness of the technology transfer process by them. The study measured scientific activity and technology transfer separately in two groups of higher education institutions (i.e., universities and technical universities). Two non-radial models, SBM and BP-SBM, which belong to the non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method, were used for the study.All examined higher education institutions are more efficient in basic research than in transferring technology to the economy. However, technical universities are more efficient in technology transfer and universities in basic research. In most cases, technical universities are more accomplished in scientific activity than universities in technology transfer. Research shows that universities have been almost entirely focused on basic research, and technical universities have engaged in basic research and technology transfer to the economy in various ways. The research results confirmed the existence of very weak links between science and business in terms of knowledge and technology transfer to the economy. This is due to many factors. The authors presented recommendations for necessary actions that will enable the increase of technology transfer by public universities in Poland.An interesting direction of future research is the measurement and evaluation of the effectiveness of technology transfer of the second group of NIS entities in Poland, i.e. research institutes.

Developing Our Teaching Praxis Using a Japanese Lesson Study Model Applied to Corequisite Mathematics

In 2003, the Texas State Legislature enacted the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) coordinates the implementation of this mandate at both universities and community colleges across the state. Upon entering a postsecondary institution, non-exempt students are tested using the TSI Assessment (TSIA2), a 2021 revision of the initial TSI Assessment. A student’s scores are used to assist Texas public institutions of higher education in determining if students are prepared for introductory college coursework in the areas of English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) and mathematics. Students can be exempted from the TSIA2 if they meet college readiness standards on the SAT, ACT, or endof- course examinations in math and language arts or successfully complete a Texas high school college preparatory course, which is available to all students enrolled in a public Texas high school.

PENERIMAAN MAHASISWA TERHADAP MATA PELAJARAN UMUM (MPU) KURSUS FALSAFAH DAN ISU SEMASA DI UITM CAWANGAN KEDAH

Philosophy and Current Issues (FIS) is a general studies course (MPU) implemented in 2019. This course is mandatory for all students, whether in public higher education institutions (IPTA) or private institutions (IPTS) in Malaysia. The study finds that most students find this subject difficult, as the majority of them have never taken any philosophy subjects before entering university. Moreover, this course is still being taught online due to the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic that occurred earlier. Therefore, the article focuses on the level of student acceptance of the FIS course at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah branch. The study adopts a quantitative method using a Google Form questionnaire distributed to 73 accounting students from UiTM Kedah. Student acceptance is measured based on the course syllabus content and teaching methods. The study's findings indicate that students' acceptance of FIS is positive and beneficial. However, many of them feel that certain sections of FIS are somewhat challenging and require innovative teaching approaches to make it more engaging and easily understandable.

Rewards and Drawbacks of Flexible Learning: The Case of Students in Public Higher Education Institution

College students in rural areas in the Philippines were used to the traditional learning approach. The Flexible Learning (FL) though sounds enticing and inviting, was new and foreign to them. This qualitative-phenomenological study explored the individual experiences, perspectives, and views of college students on Flexible Learning (FL) during the COVID 19. Using the non-probability sampling, the researchers purposely chosen 24 college students. The researchers used a validated and structured interview guide to obtain the data. Findings revealed that Flexible Learning offered autonomy, more family time, and entrepreneurial opportunities. However, the transition from traditional to Flexible Learning (FL) triggered much anxiety especially to those who experienced low internet access, no gadgets, unresponsive mentors, and living in far flung areas. Despite the drawbacks, students remained resilient, positive, and developed adaptive behaviors. The results imply that Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) may look into the institution’s technological capacity, students’ needs, and academic readiness before deciding to implementing Flexible Learning (FL) so that it can serve better the students.

การศึกษาปัญหาการบริหารจัดการด้านความปลอดภัยและการสอนวิชาปฏิบัติในโรงฝึกงานและห้องปฏิบัติการวิศวกรรมของสถาบันการอุดมศึกษาของรัฐ

The research aims and objectives are 1) to study the problems regarding safety management of students in respect of workshop and laboratory practices in public higher education institutions; 2) to explore the problems of laboratory-based and workshop-based practicum instruction; and 3)to apply the information obtained as development guidelines to improve workshop and laboratory efficiency. The Delphi technique was used to achieve consensus from 20 expert participants. Research instruments included interview forms and questionnaires while statistical measures for data analysis involved frequency distribution, percentage, median and interquartile range calculation. To categorize the issues, the problems related to managing safety and teaching engineering workshop and laboratory courses were found to consist of 7 main components and 31 subcomponents as follows: 1) Workshop and Engineering Laboratory Design, with 3 subcomponents; 2) Machine Shop Safety, Electrical Safety and Fire Safety, with 10 subcomponents; 3) Internal Environment for Workshop and Laboratory Practices, with 5 subcomponents; 4) Facilities and Equipment for Laboratory and Workshop Practices, comprising 2 subcomponents; 5) Operations Facility Management and Green Occupations, with 3 subcomponents; 6) Roles and Responsibilities for Operational Safety, containing 4 subcomponents; and 7) Curriculum Development and Learning Management, with its 6 subcomponents.

Development of Wakf Fund in Public Higher Education Institutions

In light of evolving socioeconomic factors, the annual rise in education costs presents a pressing concern. Johor Islamic Religious Council has appointed special trustees from the UTM Education Wakf Fund and UTHM Education Cash Wakf Fund to address this challenge. This paper aims to analyze the development of wakf funds as practiced by UTM and UTHM. The research methodology employed for this study encompasses content analysis and interviews, unveiling the systematic and effective management of wakf funds for education. Notably, enhancements are evident in fund accumulation, refined management strategies, and the proactive adoption of fundraising approaches. These findings underscore the institutions' commitment to mitigating the escalating cost of education while ensuring sustainable financial support for their student communities.

Co-creation Methodology to Promote 21st Century Skills in the Classroom Context

Research studies on learning processes provide strong empirical evidence that active-learning methodologies promote students' engagement which has a positive impact on students' learning outcomes, skills, and performance. Against this background, active teaching-learning environments have seen increasing popularity over the past few decades. Several studies suggest that the implementation of new methodologies based on “ask more, instead of telling” approaches lead to an increase of students' performance. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of an active learning unit based on innovation co-creation methodologies on students' perceptions of their learning outcomes and on the so-called 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, in the context of a Portuguese higher education institution - the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (IPC). Founded in 1979, the IPC is a public higher education institution, oriented towards the pursuit of the objectives of polytechnic education, with an intrinsic vocation for applied research and the transfer of knowledge to the society. The empirical study is carried out based on data derived from a questionnaire survey applied to a class of students. Preliminary results reveal that the implementation of innovation co-creation methodologies in the classroom context is perceived by students as having a positive effect not only on the development of soft skills but also on their learning outcomes. Additionally, results give evidence that students improve their performance and therefore their final grade is higher. Results also reveal that students would like to see this active-learning methodology applied to other courses.

Preliminary study: Readiness of WLAN Infrastructure at Malaysian Higher Education Institutes to support Smart Campus Initiative

Smart campus initiative enables higher education to enhance services, decision-making, and campus sustainability. The initiatives are being actively implemented globally by higher education, including in Malaysia. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for the education sector to explore a digital revolution. The adaptation of digital technologies has improved many aspects, including the teaching and learning experiences and administration tasks, which results in more efficient task handling. This study investigates the readiness of the WLAN infrastructure at Malaysian Public Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in implementing smart campus initiatives and measures readiness based on the availability of WLAN Infrastructure, WLAN logical architecture and WLAN populated coverage area. This study administered a questionnaire to 19 respondents, all of whom are IT personnel from Malaysian public HEIs to gather preliminary data on the readiness of WLAN infrastructure at Malaysian Public HEI to support the adaptation of smart campus initiatives in their teaching and learning activities. This study is a preliminary study concerning the readiness of WLAN infrastructure at Malaysian Public HEI in adapting smart campus initiatives. The findings show that, even though WLAN service is available at all Malaysian Public HEI, it is essential to enhance the adopted logical architecture and WLAN coverage to prepare HEI to become smart campuses. The findings of this study can provide the fundamental guidelines for the Ministry of Higher Education in determining the baseline of WLAN infrastructure required by Malaysian HEI to support smart campus initiatives.

Impact of COVID-19 and emotional states of Filipino university students

&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has extremely caused massive disruptions in the education sector, and this led to the adoption of full-distance learning modalities across different educational institutions worldwide. However, studies are still needed within the context of the Philippines in terms of the impact of the pandemic on university students in light of a gradual limited face-to-face transition. This study determined the Filipino college students’ perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptomatology (DASS) among them. This cross-sectional study surveyed Filipino university students from a public higher education institution in the Philippines via convenience sampling. A total of 3,718 students participated in the study. Analysis showed that despite the respondents’ level of DASS being roughly similar and normal, half of them is experiencing mild to extremely severe symptomatology. Further results indicated that there is a statistically significant difference in their DASS when grouped according to their gender and class level. The findings will be beneficial to multiple stakeholders in designing data-driven policies that would maximize the possibility of a safe resumption of limited, gradual, and eventually, full face-to-face modalities.&lt;/span&gt;

THE IMPACT OF OWNERSHIP TYPE ON THE QUALITY OF STUDY PROGRAMS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR OF KOSOVO: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

The sector of higher education in Kosovo has witnessed significant during the past two decades, with the establishment of private and public institutions leading to increased participation. However, concerns about the quality and the relevance of the study programs offered by these institutions have emerged. To address these concerns, a research study was conducted to evaluate the impact of ownership type on program quality. Based on the analysis of accreditation data, the study finds no significant differences in quality between private and public institutions. Nonetheless, further research is recommended to examine specific accreditation fields and other factors, including student quality, graduation rates, employment rates, student satisfaction, and academic staff quality, to understand the differences in program quality of private and public higher education institutions in Kosovo.

Waqf Funds for Higher Education in Malaysia and Bahrain: Drawing Lessons from the Experience

Changes have been made to the concept of state-funded education that has been prevalent worldwide for millennia. Many unfavourable budget cuts, particularly during the economic downturn, created a challenging fiscal position for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). As state financing declines, public institutions are under pressure to find new and creative methods to make ends meet. Public HEIs in Malaysia are obligated to gain their revenue due to the country's restrictive budget policies. Establishing waqf or an endowment fund at the higher education/university is viewed as an innovative step toward financial sustainability. This research compares and contrasts the waqf funding for higher education in Malaysia and the Kingdom of Bahrain and draws lessons for the latter. To accomplish this, the qualitative method is employed. The paper finds that several universities in Malaysia have initiated waqf centres as per the strategic plan of the Ministry of Higher Education. They have implemented a sophisticated online procedure and cutting-edge technologies for collecting monetary contributions via cash waqf and other means to achieve this goal. In contrast, the waqf fund has been used in the Kingdom of Bahrain for either elementary school education or specialized study. The higher education in the Kingdom of Bahrain lack supporting their students and faculty members through this fund. Based on the findings of this research, it is recommended that Bahrain's universities follow the lead of waqf-based universities to achieve autonomy.

COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Students in Public Institutions of Higher Education in Arkansas in 2021.

Disparities in COVID-19 vaccine coverage among college students are not well studied. We analyzed the extent of COVID-19 vaccination among all students at public institutions of higher education in Arkansas in spring and fall 2021 and examined factors associated with vaccination rates. We matched student enrollment data for the spring and fall 2021 semesters separately with immunization registry data to determine the COVID-19 vaccination status of students in each semester. We used multivariable logistic regression to determine variables associated with being fully vaccinated. Overall, by the end of the fall 2021 semester, 49.1% of students were fully vaccinated, compared with 52.3% of students at the end of the spring 2021 semester. However, we observed important differences between student groups. Students who were in rural areas (vs urban areas), freshman (vs all other class years), at a 2-year college (vs 4-year college), non-Hispanic Black (vs Hispanic or non-Hispanic White), or in a nonhealth major (vs health major) were less likely to be fully vaccinated. Given the disparities in COVID-19 vaccine coverage among college students, continued efforts are needed in this young, but important, population segment to address students' confidence in vaccines and to make vaccines more available and accessible on and near campuses. Novel approaches for tailored messaging and interventions to facilitate vaccine uptake may be needed for groups such as non-Hispanic Black students and students in rural areas who are less likely, compared with their counterparts, to accept COVID-19 vaccines.

Language Awareness and its Importance in French Language Learning among The Students at The Public Higher Educational Institutions in Malaysia

Language Awareness and its Importance in French Language Learning among The Students at The Public Higher Educational Institutions in Malaysia

Evaluating the significance of franchising entrepreneurial learning in higher education: a longitudinal study from two European Universities

This study delves into franchising education at HEIs and its advantages for students. It investigates its impact on knowledge and perceptions, preparing students for entrepreneurial careers and enhancing their job market competitiveness. Franchising is pivotal in contemporary entrepreneurship, offering aspiring entrepreneurs mentorship and risk reduction while enabling established entrepreneurs to expand efficiently. Hence, students must acquire franchising knowledge integral to their entrepreneurial learning. Existing literature extensively covers franchising. However, a noticeable gap exists concerning franchising education and its effects on entrepreneurship students. The research underscores the scarcity of franchising entrepreneurial learning in higher. Additionally, the literature reveals the necessity of collaboration between academia and the business sector in designing and delivering this course, considering the essential knowledge and skills required by lecturers of franchising courses. The longitudinal study spanned seven years based on two rounds of research at the University of Luxembourg (Public) and Vern University (Private) involving 203 students who attended the franchising course and assessed changes in knowledge and attitudes toward franchising through pre- and post-course surveys. The first study round occurred at Vern University, and the second at the University of Luxembourg. This study's results underscore the Franchising course's significance in shaping students' understanding and views regarding franchising. Overall, the course effectively promotes entrepreneurial learning outcomes, evident from the positive shifts in students' knowledge and attitudes toward franchising upon its completion. The study underscores the importance of franchising education in HEIs, aiding students in making informed entrepreneurial decisions and gaining a competitive advantage in the job market. Further Research can explore different groups of students and reasons for varying attitudes towards franchising in private and public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Keywords: Franchising, Franchise curriculum, Entrepreneurial learning, Higher Education