Public Higher Education Research Articles

Motivation, Learning Styles and Strategies in English Language among First-Year College Students in Public HEI’s in Sulu

English, as the most frequently spoken second language, and sometimes referred to as the global lingua franca, acts as a bridge for communication across cultures and nations. Learning English is a strong tool that allows people to fully participate in the global society by encouraging understanding, collaboration, and personal growth. This descriptive-comparative paper analyzed the motivation, learning styles, and learning strategies of first year college students from public higher education institutions (HEIs) in Sulu, Philippines. Participants were purposively sampled (n=200) to participate in the study. Findings indicated that first year college students in the province were integratively motivated to learn the English language. They particularly engaged in psychological and sociological learning styles through speaking to fluent English speakers, understanding emotional cues, reflection, and self-assessment. They engage in metacognitive (planning, organizing thoughts) and cognitive (assessment, analysis) to learn and understand English. Educators should adopt a holistic approach to teaching English, one that motivates students, respects their individual learning styles, and equips them with effective learning strategies. Such an approach could likely lead to more effective and meaningful language learning experiences, which could improve students' proficiency and confidence in using English.

Review of "Educating the Top 100 Percent: Policy Pathways for Public Higher Education," by S. G. Katsinas et al.

Review of "Educating the Top 100 Percent: Policy Pathways for Public Higher Education," by S. G. Katsinas et al.

Critical roles of leadership and management to the suffocation of tertiary education sector during the Covid-19 pandemic: A critique of human migration

This research explores the coping mechanisms of the tertiary education sector during the Covid-19 pandemic from the point of view of the restricted human migration. The research is conceptual and empirical in nature within the qualitative research paradigm. Interviewing technique and narrative enquiry were employed to generate data pertaining to the restricted human mobility during the Covid-19 pandemic. Out of the population of 25 public higher education institutions, in South Africa, only 2 were conveniently sampled for intensive study on restricted human migration of their employees during the Covid-19 lockdown. This paper is therefore, a case study of 2 public higher education institutions. Research findings revealed that firstly, organisational efficacy took a nosedive during the Covid-19 pandemic. Secondly, there was a controversy of the mandatory immunizations within the migrants. Thirdly, the application of migration segregation aggravated the state of affairs. Fourthly, inhibition of the already planned face-to-face conference attendance crippled the education sector. Lastly, compromising of quality assessment practices particularly at institutions of higher learning was a disservice and disruptions to the education sector. Exemption of the education sector from the suffocation of restrictive health protocols in case of similar Covid-19 pandemics in future is recommended.

Accounting research and teaching: perceptions of Portuguese public higher education professors

This study analyzes the relationship between accounting research and teaching, according to the perception of Portuguese public higher education teachers. The study employs a qualitative research methodology, using semi-structured interviews carried out with Portuguese academics in the accounting field. The results corroborate the existence identified in the literature of a gap between accounting research and teaching, more evident at the undergraduate level, highlighting the pertinence of the contributions of the studies and the rather difficult integration of research into teaching. This study contributes to raising awareness and reflection on the importance of the relationship between research and higher education in accounting, and to support the decision-making process of a variety of social actors that work within that relationship, namely directors of higher education institutions, course directors, higher education teachers, higher education assessment and accreditation bodies, journal editors and professional bodies.

Building a Sustainable Future: Investigating the Role and Contributions of Higher Education Institutions Instructors in Promoting Social Sustainability—Empirical Evidence from Ethiopia

The need for social sustainability through education is greater than ever. Despite numerous studies on this topic, there is still a gap in the research on the role and contribution of public higher education instructors in social sustainability. To address this, the researchers of this study conducted a study on the contributions of instructors in public higher education to social sustainability in Ethiopia. The study aimed to provide evidence for policy briefs and guide public universities. A quantitative method was employed, and the reliability of the structured questionnaire was tested using Cronbach’s alpha. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that 62.9% of instructors contributed to social sustainability, with significant predictors identified at 5%. Research and applied university instructors were 3.36 and 2.20 times more likely, respectively, to contribute compared to comprehensive universities. Furthermore, the results indicated that females were 0.64 times less likely to participate compared to males. Instructors who were optimistic about research implementation were 4.9 times more likely to engage, and those indicating “probably yes” were 18.5 times more likely as compared to the reference category. Educators involved in multiple roles were 0.13 times less likely to contribute than those focused solely on teaching. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education and university leaders should support female teachers and master’s-level faculty at applied and comprehensive universities.

Tourism Student Satisfaction with Extra-curricular Activities in a Public Higher Education Institution in the Philippines

Higher education institution (HEI) is viewed as a significant driver of individual and national prosperity. HEI in the Philippines like Mindoro State University (MinSU), the only university in the province, delivers student development services that are designed for the exploration, enhancement, and development of the student’s full potential for personal growth, leadership, and social responsibility through various institutional and student-initiated activities. Recognizing this, MinSU is focusing on meeting its students’ needs, expectations, and satisfaction, the ultimate beneficiaries of the educational experience. This study assessed the satisfaction of tourism management students with extra-curricular activities (ECAs) during the academic year 2023-2024. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study utilizes a quantitative survey to gauge overall satisfaction and identify areas of strength and weakness. Additionally, qualitative interviews provide an in-depth exploration of student experiences, allowing them to articulate the “why” behind their satisfaction levels and let them make recommendations. Findings show students prioritized participation in cultural ECAs that provided opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity, contributing to reduced academic stress. Additionally, to improve student preparedness, the Council of Tourism Students Organization might consider a phased implementation of the existing SCALE program for the next semester. This study provides the factors that contribute to student satisfaction with ECAs, ultimately for the development of more engaging and enriching action plans that enhance the holistic experience towards student-initiated activities for lifelong learners as the future tourism industry workforce.

8.K. Scientific session: Promoting Healthier and Sustainable Diets – Evidence from the Interdisciplinary MedDietMenus4Campus

Abstract Food service comprises the production of meals consumed outside the home, including consumers from all age groups and in different sectors. This service sector has evolved through the years, providing an increasing number of meals, which have been drifting away from the Mediterranean Food Pattern. Food service is an important setting for public health interventions, educating consumers and modulating behaviours through the meals provided. Prior research on eating habits has mainly focused on a single stakeholder - typically consumers - and on a narrow set of outcome variables. Although these studies provide important clues about the determinants of adherence to food offer, research has yet to address this issue using an integrative approach of multiple stakeholders (e.g., the consumers, food providers, and decisors) across a set of different variables. Also, intervention initiatives, usually act only on the environment without strategies that efficiently engage all the stakeholders involved. In contrast, to promote behavioral change this research will focus on Social Marketing as it has been acknowledged as an effective strategy to enhance the health and well-being of consumers. Establishing and managing long-term partnerships that include different groups of stakeholders - consumers, government, retailers, and other players - are key elements in the application of mid and upstream social marketing to complex issues. The project’s main ambition is to change the food service paradigm, by creating and implementing a new healthy and sustainable food service concept complying with the Mediterranean diet, as well as solutions that comply with consumers’ new needs, and also developing and implementing strategies that engage all the stakeholders with this concept. We expect to create the reference in terms of food offer that will be demanded by consumers of the next generations and the standpoint to inspire the other food service sectors/ settings to achieve an effective and sustainable food offer change and positively influence food service consumers’ food patterns towards Mediterranean recommendations. In this workshop, the findings of the project will be presented focusing on examining the barriers and facilitators of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in the menus offered in public high education institutes canteens in Portugal, Turkey, and Croatia. To promote the identification of effective intervention pathways, we take on an interdisciplinary approach, integrating the theoretical and methodological frameworks of Nutrition, Psychology, and Marketing. Key messages • Provide an overview of an interdisciplinary approach to promote healthier and more sustainable food offered in university canteens. • Present the pathway to develop social marketing strategies to engage different stakeholders in effective food behaviour change.

MedDietMenus4Campus: Integrating Views from Nutrition, Marketing and Psychology to Improve Diets

Abstract Food service is an important setting for public health interventions, educating consumers and modulating behaviours through the meals provided. Social Marketing is one of the strategies designed to promote behaviour change, which contributions to health and well-being of consumers are widely recognised. This project aims to identify the compliance of food service menus with the Mediterranean Diet (MD) in public high education institutes (HEI) canteens, pinpointing opportunities to intervene, namely: 1) promoting changes in the food offer addressing proximity to the MD, creating, and offering plant-based meals, with seasonable and local food products and 2) developing tailored social marketing strategies to engage stakeholders to encourage healthier and sustainable food habits. It gathers a team comprised of nutrition experts on public health and food service, food technologists, gastronomy experts, psychologists, and marketers. To achieve the objectives researchers will: 1) develop an index to evaluate compliance of menus with the MD; 2) define priority stakeholders and define a methodology for engagement; 3) evaluate perceptions, barriers and facilitators; 4) develop a meal plan framework; 5) develop a new food concept “student bag” (meal on the go) and test it for industry scale-up; 6) use previous diagnosis to develop social marketing strategies directed to stakeholders and consumers to achieve food behaviour change and 7) measure the impacts of the implemented strategies. This research intends to create and implement a new healthy and sustainable food service concept, expecting to define the standpoint to inspire other food service settings to achieve an effective and sustainable food offer change and positively influence food service consumers’ food pattern towards Mediterranean recommendations, while addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (3 - good health and 12 - responsible consumption and production; 17 - partnerships for the goals).

Emotional intelligence and knowledge-sharing behavior: exploring the dynamics of emotional intelligence on knowledge exchange among filipino academics

The increasing complexity of academia and the growing recognition of knowledge as a critical organizational asset have put knowledge-sharing behavior at the forefront of research and practice. This study investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence and knowledge-sharing behaviors of 167 academicians from public higher education institutions in the Philippines. The researchers utilized a descriptive-correlational research design, employing Pearson product-moment correlation to establish the relationship between the variables. Results of the study show that most academicians have average emotional intelligence, which may impact sharing their knowledge with their peers and the rest of the academic community. As to their knowledge-sharing behaviors, academicians convey their thoughts and expertise to their departments and colleagues, but their publications and knowledge-building contributions to the community remain insignificant. The study also indicates that academicians' knowledge-sharing behavior is associated with their emotional intelligence. These results have implications for individual academicians and institutional management, as they can improve their professional development, leadership, and teamwork.

Fostering Global Branding Prominence of Public Higher Education Institutions in Brunei Darussalam through Strategic Resources of Global Collaboration and Digital Transformation

Fostering Global Branding Prominence of Public Higher Education Institutions in Brunei Darussalam through Strategic Resources of Global Collaboration and Digital Transformation

Association of parental eating styles and markers of food intake and nutritional status of Brazilian children

We analysed the relationships between maternal feeding styles and children’s eating and nutritional factors. A cross-sectional study was developed with 416 mothers linked to 130 public higher education institutions in all Brazilian states and their children aged 18 months to six years. A semi-structured online questionnaire was applied using the Google Forms tool, with questions about sociodemographic conditions, food consumption and anthropometry of the children. The children’s food consumption was assessed based on the Food Consumption Markers Form (SISVAN) for the age groups up to 24 months (n = 84) and over 24 months (n = 332), and the parental style in feeding, based on the Parental Feeding Styles Questionnaire (QEPA). The assessment of the child’s nutritional status was based on the weight and height data reported by the mother. The body mass index/age (BMI/Age) was calculated and classified into age-specific WHO curves. Descriptive analysis and univariate analyses were performed, in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, version 26.0) programs (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). To test the association between categorical variables, the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test was used, and multiple logistic regression was used to estimate the independent association between the variables of interest, with an estimated odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. Statistical significance was adopted at 5%. Children under 24 months of age with authoritative mothers were 8.7 times more likely to consume ultra-processed foods and 5.3 times less likely to consume foods rich in vitamin A than those with indulgent mothers. Children over 24 months old with authoritative mothers were 2.5 times more likely to eat meals while watching television, 2.0 times more likely to consume sandwich cookies, candies and sweets, and 2.3 times less likely to have at least the three main meals of a day, compared to those with indulgent mothers. The chances of overweight children being born to authoritative mothers were two times greater compared to underweight children. Higher scores in the demandingness domain among responsive mothers increased the odds ratios of children eating unhealthy foods, using screens during meals, and proved to be a protective factor against low child weight.

Strategical Pedagogy for the Development of Socio-Emotional Competences in Nursing Students.

Socio-emotional competencies (SECs) are essential for the quality of nursing practice. This study aimed to understand the pedagogical strategies provided by universities for the development of SECs in Brazil, as perceived by nursing students. This is a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach involving 57 nursing students from a public Higher Education Institution in Brazil. Data collection was conducted through focus groups, and interpretation was carried out using inductive thematic analysis. The pedagogical strategies identified were categorized as follows: those offered by the curriculum matrix, those provided by the Nursing course department, those made available by the university as a whole (involving all courses and students), and the challenges related to the development of socio-emotional competencies. This study revealed a deficit in the integration of SECs in the curriculum, highlighting the need for curricular restructuring and discussions on this topic. Equipping students with socio-emotional competencies during their training can help address these gaps, fostering greater resilience and self-care capabilities among nursing professionals.

PRODUKTIVITAS DAN SITASI KARYA ILMIAH DOSEN PADA JURNAL TERINDEKS SCOPUS

Introduction: Scientific citations are quotations taken or used by someone in writing a scientific work, so that scientific citations have an impact on publications, especially higher education publications. So that higher education, especially lecturers, are always directed to carry out research and scientific publications as well as citation analysis. The citations that are the object of this research are citations of scientific publications by lecturers at three private universities in Pekanbaru. Meanwhile, the scientific publications referred to are scientific publications published in Scopus indexed journals. The aim of this research is to analyze the number of articles produced, the number of citations to lecturers' publications, subjects, co-authorship of Scopus indexed journal publications and to see collaborations carried out. Research Method: The method used is quantitative by applying documentation and literature studies in content analysis. This research utilized the Sinta portal (Science and Technology Index), Google Scholar, Publish of Perish, Mendeley and Vos Viewer. Results and Discussion: The development of publications indexed by Scopus from the three universities above has generally increased. The highest publication was Riau Islamic University (200 publications), followed by Lancang Kuning University (196 publications), and Muhammadiyah Riau University (106 publications). In terms of the number of citations, UIR has a greater number of citations (125 articles cited with 4,540 citations). Second place is UNILAK (159 citations with a total of 1,131 citations). Meanwhile, UMRI (92 citations with a total of 765 citations). Keywords or subjects, UNILAK's highest keywords are strategy and performance; UMRI is docking; and UIR, namely wsns. Publications and Productivity Based on Author/Author. The most productive writer from Lancang Kuning University is Suci, Afred (10 publications), from Muhammadiyah Riau University, namely Syahri, J (9 publications), and from Riau Islamic University, namely Kadir, Evizal Abdul (22 publications). UNILAK collaborations or affiliates have a greater number of collaborations, namely 30 collaborations, UIR has 28 collaborations while UMRI has 15 collaborations with other universities.

Student-Related Factors & Adoption of E-learning in Higher Educational Institutions

The adoption of e-learning in public higher education institutions has become essential, driven by technological advancements and the global pandemic (COVID-19). This research article examines student-related factors that influences e-learning adoption in the institutions of higher learning, with special reference to the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. A correlational research design, framed within the Unified Theory of Technology Adoption, was employed. Further, logistic regression analysis was conducted on data from 322 fourthyear students across 10 faculties. Findings reveal that mature students, aged 31-35 and above, were 56% and 12% more likely to adopt e-Learning than younger students. Male students were twice as likely to adopt e-Learning as their female counterparts, while students from the School of Computer and Information were twice as likely to adopt it compared to those from the School of Education. Practical implications include promoting peer-to-peer tutoring and fostering a positive attitude toward e-learning. These findings offer valuable insights for enhancing the uptake of e-Learning, providing institutions with knowledge to support student engagement and inform policy development.

Social Media Use and Academic Performance Among Students at Pahang’s Public Higher Education Institutions: A Correlation Study

Social Media Use and Academic Performance Among Students at Pahang’s Public Higher Education Institutions: A Correlation Study

A mixed design study on challenges and experiences with gender diversity management in Ethiopian public higher education institutions

PurposeThis study explores the challenges and experiences associated with managing gender diversity in Ethiopian public higher education institutions (HEIs) to inform policies and practices for promoting gender equality and inclusivity. Therefore, examining and shedding light on the challenges and experiences of GDM in Ethiopian public HEIs is the main goal of the research, which also aims to make suggested improvements. It focuses on the perspectives of vice presidents, student deans, instructors, gender office deans and students from HEIs.Design/methodology/approachA mixed methods approach was used, with 395 respondents providing quantitative data and 34 respondents contributing qualitative data. Data collection involved four instruments: a survey questionnaire, interviews, observation and document analysis.FindingsThe study reveals diverse challenges and experiences related to gender diversity at the selected five Ethiopian public HEIs. Positive and negative instances of gender diversity management (GDM) were documented, highlighting the complexity of the issue. Despite the challenges, the study identified insightful scenarios that offer potential solutions.Originality/valueThis study is pioneering in its examination of the challenges and experiences of GDM in Ethiopian public HEIs. It provides a comprehensive understanding of gender diversity within the unique context of the Ethiopian HEIs.

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CAMBODIA

Quality improvement is critical for both public and private colleges in Cambodia. The purpose of this study is to identify common quality management practices in Cambodian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), measure the relationships between quality management and quality assessments (internal and external), and evaluate the relationships between quality assessments and HE quality enhancement. A quantitative research approach was used in this study to evaluate the factors between quality enhancement and quality management for their significant implications. This study used simple and multivariate regressions to look at how quality assurance variables affect higher education quality. The study developed accurate questionnaires for 337 people from Cambodia's private and public higher education colleges and institutes, including academics and management staff. According to the findings, the majority of institutions regarded academic curriculum, facilities, educational management, academic staff and teaching methodologies, and student evaluation as critical quality management measures. However, they placed less emphasis on cooperation. The multiple regression analysis revealed that factors related to internal quality assessment (IQA), external quality assessment (EQA), and HE quality enhancement were consistent, indicating that academic curriculum, student assessment, facilities, support staff, and collaborations were potential factors for improving higher education quality. The emphasis on Internal Quality Assessment (IQA) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) resulted in dramatically enhanced higher education quality. Highly ranked institutions tended to have a better IQA and EQA system, and IQA and EQA played an important role in conducting frequent examinations of quality management methods.

Leadership Soft Skills, Perceived Trustworthiness and Structural Empowerment: A Correlation

To generate trust inside organizations, administrators with soft skills must build relationships and alliances with their staff, as well as create work conditions that empower employees to carry out their responsibilities. Administrators must essentially boost perceptions of trustworthiness. To solve this shortcoming, educational administrators must be informed and cautious about the notions of soft skills, dependability, and structural empowerment. This article investigates the relationship between each component of leadership soft skills, structural empowerment, and perceived trustworthiness. The mediating function of structural empowerment in the link between leadership soft skills and the perceived trustworthiness of the Head of Faculty was also investigated. This study collects its quantitative data using a survey questionnaire. The survey included 225 respondents who worked as administrative professionals in clerical and office assistant positions at three major campuses of Malaysian public higher education institutions in Malaysia's northern state. The study found that perceived trustworthiness and structural empowerment were substantially connected to all eight components of leadership soft skills. However, structural empowerment did not act as a bridge between leadership soft skills and perceived trustworthiness.

Women leadership effectiveness and underrepresentation – a skills theory perspective in a Ghanaian public higher education institution

Women leadership effectiveness and underrepresentation – a skills theory perspective in a Ghanaian public higher education institution

Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção/Hiperatividade

Although the terms “learning difficulty” and “learning disorder” are not the subject of recent investigations, there are still some misunderstandings regarding these terms, including among professionals in the field of Education. In this sense, this study aimed to analyze the conceptions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) of pedagogy students. To this end, a questionnaire was developed with questions that covered not only the scientific theme, but also the relationship with learning difficulties, notions of identification, the data collection instrument also allows the participant to mention how prepared they feel to work with a student with the disorder. 33 students participated in the study, being first- and fourth-year students, regularly enrolled in the Pedagogy course at a Public Higher Education Institution. The results demonstrate that students have difficulty in conceptualizing both what Attention Disorder (ADD) and what Hyperactivity is. The participants' responses were redundant, always bringing the aspect of difficulty in concentration and/or focus, nor a relational deficit in ADHD. as a Learning Disorder. Furthermore, 86% of these students did not yet feel prepared to work with this audience and had difficulty presenting possible strategies. Such data reinforce the importance not only of more studies in this area, but especially that the theme be included in Teacher Training, in order to alleviate such difficulties in conceptualization, as well as in planning actions with future students.