Student Services Research Articles

Development Strategy School Financial Resilience in Yogyakarta Private High School

The success of educational institutions in providing quality services is influenced by various factors, including planning, facilities, human resources, and financial support. This research focuses on school financial management, emphasizing the importance of financial resilience to support operational resilience and sustainability, especially in private schools with limited funds. Financial resilience is the capacity of an institution to survive and adapt to financial challenges, which includes effective and efficient management of income and expenditure. This research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach to explore strategies for developing financial resilience at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta. Data was collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and document study, and analyzed using triangulation techniques to ensure the validity of the information. The main focus of research is on absorptive, adaptive and transformative strategies in school financial management. Absorptive strategies emphasize the importance of effective budget planning and evaluation. Adaptive strategies include the use of financial information systems and the involvement of external parties. Transformative strategies involve student service innovation, awards, and seeking additional funding Research findings show that SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta has succeeded in overcoming financial challenges through good management and implementing innovative strategies. This research recommends regular evaluation of financial management systems, staff training, and collaboration with other educational institutions to improve financial management strategies. It is hoped that further research can contribute to the development of policies and best practices in educational financial management.

Sometimes a science, sometimes an art: Cross-institutional collaboration to create an institutional language of transferable skills

This article proposes two models and four principles for creating taxonomies of transferable skills that reflect and enable cross-institutional partnership between academic and professional services colleagues. Such language or taxonomies provide a shared focus for all institutional stakeholders in support of students’ development and future employment outcomes. An anonymised UK university case study demonstrates the models and principles in practice through a cross-institutional collaboration between the Careers Service, other student services teams, and academic departments. Universities, subject/programme teams, academics, careers services, extra-curricular programme teams, and teaching and learning professionals can use the principles and models in this article to create transferable skills taxonomies for their students that can be owned by all university stakeholders, and are relevant to the graduate workplace.

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Career Counseling Services for Chinese Students in Malaysian Universities

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Career Counseling Services for Chinese Students in Malaysian Universities

The impact and application of artificial intelligence technology on mental health counseling services for college students

With the intensification of social pressure and the enhancement of mental health awareness, the mental health issues of college students have become increasingly prominent, attracting social attention. Mental health counseling services, as an important way to alleviate students’ psychological stress, are facing the dual challenges of a shortage of professionals and growing service demands. In recent years, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the field of mental health has gradually risen, and its advantages in data analysis, pattern recognition, and natural language processing provide new solutions for mental health counseling services. However, existing research still faces problems such as insufficient understanding and limited emotional interaction capabilities in practical applications. This paper delves into the application of AI technology in mental health counseling services for college students and innovates and improves upon the deficiencies in existing research. The study focuses on two main areas: First, word vector generation technologies based on statistics and language models are used according to different application scenarios, and their effectiveness in the analysis of mental health counseling texts is compared. Second, an improved Seq2Seq model is proposed to enhance the emotional understanding and interaction capabilities of emotional dialogue generation algorithms in mental health counseling. This study not only provides technological support for college mental health counseling services but also opens new research directions and perspectives for the application of AI in the field of mental health.

Guardians of health: School nurses and their leadership roles in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in education<sup></sup>

This study investigated school health nurses’ critical role and importance in managing infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has had negative impacts on schools and educational institutions. In light of these impacts, the assistance of school health nurses in overcoming difficulties in accessing health services for students and their families was examined globally. The study aimed to explore the status of school nursing practices in various countries in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, assess the situation in Turkey, and examine how these nurses contribute to health management in educational settings. To identify pertinent literature, relevant publications were reviewed using key terms such as ‘school nursing,’ ‘infectious disease management,’ ‘COVID-19,’ ‘safe school,’ and ‘public health’. The search focused on studies analysing the role of school health nurses during the pandemic. Sources included academic databases, public health reports, and public health organisation publications. Due to the lack of precise data on the employment of school health nurses in Turkey, specific information on their role during the pandemic could not be found. However, the relevant literature was comprehensively reviewed, and the study analysed global publications highlighting the critical role of school nurses in managing infectious diseases in educational settings. The study highlights that school health nurses play significant roles in preventing and controlling communicable diseases and contribute notably to health education for students and staff during the pandemic. School health nurses protect children and adolescents’ physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Findings suggest that structural changes in health and education systems are needed to enhance the effectiveness of school nurses. This study underscores the critical importance of school health nurses in pandemic management and public health protection. Strengthening their role is vital for preventing the spread of infectious diseases in schools and ensuring the well-being of students. Recommendations include increasing the employment of school health nurses, improving their professional development, and integrating their expertise into pandemic management strategies.

Experiences, health needs, and access to health services of university students with female circumcision: A qualitative study.

This study aimed to assess the female circumcision (FC) experiences, healthcare needs, and access to health services of foreign university students who are victims of female genital mutilation and studying in Turkey. This descriptive qualitative study was conducted in the Faculty of Health Science in a state university in Turkey from December 2021 to January 2022. Eight students who had been subjected to FC participated in this study. Data were collected by conducting in-depth, semistructured online interviews and using a pilot-tested interview guide. The data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Four themes emerged: "reasons for performing FC, 'health effects of FC,' 'psychological problems linked to FC,' and 'FC survivors' access to health services.'" Students stated that they exposed to this practice because of limiting their womanhood, they experienced problems, such as pelvic pain, infection, loss of sexuality, fear of pregnancy and birth, and they had healthcare needs due to FC but face some barriers. FC negatively affects women's health and has specific healthcare needs. Studying in a different country can be turned into an opportunity to solve the health problems they experience. For this, the right approach with knowledgeable and culturally sensitive health professionals can change stereotypes towards practice.

Facilitating digital accessibility for students with disabilities into information services at Jordanian academic libraries

PurposeThis study examines the digital accessibility of information services for students with disabilities at the University of Jordan. Despite advancements in disability rights and technology, academic libraries often lag in providing fully accessible digital services.Design/methodology/approachThe mixed-methods research involved quantitative surveys from 173 students with disabilities and a qualitative interview with the head of the information application department, in addition to a focus group interview with 10 students with disabilities. Quantitative analysis included means, standard deviations and four-way ANOVA to identify significant differences in perceptions. Qualitative insights highlighted specific issues and recurring themes, revealing significant gaps in digital accessibility.FindingsThe results revealed a weak level of digital accessibility of students with disabilities to information services in academic libraries in Jordan is very low. The findings indicate a need for improvements in library infrastructure, staff training and policy development. The study also offers insights into challenges in a developing country context and provides recommendations for enhancing library inclusivity and support structures, emphasizing the importance of aligning services with international accessibility standards.Practical implicationsThe findings will primarily be beneficial for library managers to understand their library’s deficiencies and responsibility towards the local community and the enhancement of digital inclusion. This understanding will aid in planning training programs and workshops for employees on supporting students with disabilities. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for collaboration between libraries and educators to organize educational sessions for academic librarians in Jordan and other developing nations.Originality/valueIt serves as a valuable resource for collaboration between libraries and educators to organize educational sessions for academic librarians in Jordan and other developing nations. This research adds value to existing literature by highlighting the context in one developing country.

Pelatihan Mendesain Pembelajaran Inovatif bagi Guru SMP Negeri 6 Garut

In this era of globalization, there are many developments and reforms in the field of education. The demands of 21st-century skills encourage teachers to innovate in learning. This aims to provide the best service for students and also as an effort to optimize the potential possessed by students. For this reason, teachers at SMP Negeri 6 Garut tried to improve their knowledge and insights about innovative learning. This community service aims to provide training on how to design innovative learning for teachers at SMP Negeri 6 Garut. Implementing this community service activity uses lecture and practice methods using concrete and interactive learning media (ICT-based). The service team visiting SMP Negeri 6 Garut carried out the lecture method, which provided material on innovative learning and the use of technology in learning. This community service results in teachers at SMP Negeri 6 Garut understanding the concept of innovative learning and making innovations in learning.

The Impact of Medical Education Quality on Career Adaptability for International Students in China: The Mediating Role of Proactive Career Planning Behavior

Background: The quality of medical education plays a significant role in shaping the career outcomes of international students. As they navigate the challenges of their studies and career paths in a foreign country, understanding the elements that influence their career adaptability is essential. Objective: This study aims to examine the impact of medical education quality on career adaptability among international students in China and to emphasize the mediating role of proactive career planning behavior. It also investigates challenges related to cultural adjustment. Methodology: A quantitative technique is employed in a cross-sectional survey of international medical students in China. Information was collected from 575 valid responses through structured questionnaires. The research utilizes regression analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to assess the relationships between medical education quality, career adaptability, proactive career planning behavior, and cultural adjustment challenges. Result: The evaluation revealed that medical education quality positively influences career adaptability (p < 0.001, β = 0.45). Proactive career planning behavior was found to positively influence career adaptability (p < 0.001, β = 0.38). Medical education quality positively influences proactive career planning behavior (p < 0.001, β = 0.50), and proactive career planning behavior mediated the connection between medical education quality and career adaptability (p = 0.013, β = 0.20). Cultural adjustment challenges moderated the relationship between medical education quality and career adaptability, with a significant interaction effect (p = 0.032, β = -0.15). Conclusion: The research emphasizes the significance of high-quality medical education in promoting career adaptability among international students, highlighting proactive career planning and examining cultural adjustment challenges for optimal career outcomes. These insights can inform educational practices and support services for international medical students, aiming to enhance their career readiness and adaptability in a global context.

Revitalising Effective Community Life Empowerment Through a Real Work Study Programme

KKN MIT-18 Posko 27 Walisongo State Islamic University Semarang in Payung Village, Weleri District, Kendal Regency is a programme of student service activities to the community. This real work study activity was carried out on 04 July 2024 to 17 August 2024. Service activities carried out in Payung Village include village activities and community activities. This article was created specifically to discuss the activities and roles of students during the implementation of the Community Service Programme. In KKN activities, students involve a lot of the community and village youth. KKN activities also involve elementary, kindergarten, and pre-school children because students also have socialisation programs at schools, as well as opening bimble activities and teaching the Koran. KKN activities are designed to provide practical experience and serve as a learning process for students. The implementation of KKN MIT-18 begins with designing a work programme, conducting a location survey, and socialising with the community. After that, the KKN group adjusted the work programme to the conditions of the village and the needs of the local community. In running the programme, the KKN UIN MIT-18 Walisongo team used various methods, such as counselling, training, and participating in social, cultural, and religious activities in the village. These programmes are tailored to the survey results and community conditions. To ensure that all plans can be carried out well within the 45-day period at the service location, students divide themselves into several groups that have their respective roles. This division aims to optimise the implementation of all planned activities.

Special education services for students with disabilities experiencing houselessness:

Special education services for students with disabilities experiencing houselessness:

Influence of Power Supply Reliability on Academic Performance and Project Completion Rates of Architectural Students at Caleb University, Lagos, Nigeria

This study investigates the influence of power supply reliability on academic performance and project completion rates among architecture students at Caleb University. The research adopts a quantitative approach, using a structured questionnaire to gather data from a representative sample of students across BSc, MSc, and PhD programs. Of the almost 700 population, 255 were sampled and the findings reveal that power interruptions are a frequent and significant issue, with 85% of students experiencing outages at least once a week and 60% reporting outages lasting between 1 to 3 hours. These disruptions have a pronounced negative impact on academic performance, with 78% of respondents indicating that power outages have adversely affected their grades. Furthermore, 82% of students reported delays in project completion due to power interruptions, with a substantial number having to redo portions of their work due to unsaved progress. The study highlights a strong correlation between the frequency of power outages and the decline in academic performance, as well as the delays in project completion. Additionally, the psychological impact of these outages, manifested in increased levels of stress and anxiety among 70% of respondents, further exacerbates the challenges faced by students. The research concludes that reliable power infrastructure is crucial for academic success, particularly in technology-intensive disciplines like architecture. Recommendations include improving power infrastructure, implementing energy management strategies, developing contingency plans, enhancing student support services, and fostering collaboration with power utility providers. By addressing these issues, educational institutions can create a more stable and conducive learning environment, thereby enhancing students' academic outcomes and overall well-being.

Analysis of the Quality of Student Administration Services at SMK PGRI Enrekang

Student administration plays an important role in the implementation of school activities to run effectively and efficiently. This study aims to determine the quality of student administration services at SMK PGRI Enrekang. This study is a qualitative descriptive study. The informants in this study were the Head of Administration, Teachers, and Students. Data collection techniques through observation, interview, and documentation methods. Data analysis techniques use data collection techniques, condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the quality of student administration services at SMK PGRI Enrekang is in the "quality" category, which can be seen in each dimension, namely: Tangible is quite good, seen from the appearance of the administrative staff who are neat and polite according to school regulations, the administration room is equipped with facilities such as photocopiers, printers, computers, and air conditioning. However, it is still constrained by the narrow condition of the administration room. The Reability dimension is reliable, seen from the accuracy of the administrative staff in providing services and the ability of employees to use assistive devices. The Responsiviness dimension is responsive, seen from the speed and accuracy of the administrative staff in serving students. The Assurance dimension is good, seen from the administrative staff providing certainty of time in the service process. The Empathy dimension is good, seen from the attitude of the administrative staff who are friendly, polite, and do not discriminate against students in providing services.

School performance readiness of elementary students with disabilities before starting the occupational therapy program in special education schools

Background: School-based occupational therapists (SBOTs) work as health professionals in educational settings. School performance readiness is within the scope of SBOTs in providing a service for students who might have experienced decreasing performance during their school life. Objective: This study aimed to explore the school performance readiness of elementary students with disabilities before starting the occupational therapy program in special education schools. Materials and methods: The school performance readiness checklist for students with disabilities in special education schools was the research instrument. It comprised four areas: physical, social and emotional, pre-academic, and self-care readiness. Seventy-five elementary students with disabilities participated in this study. They consisted of 41 students with intellectual disability, 21 students with physical disability, and 13 students with sensory disability. Results: Results from the initial semester in special education schools showed that most of the students with disabilities (85.33%) needed support in promoting their school performance readiness, particularly in pre-academic readiness. This included most of those with intellectual disability (33.33%) and all of those with sensory disabilities, while all of the students with physical disabilities needed support in promoting physical readiness. Conclusion: Most students with disabilities needed support in promoting their school performance readiness according to their type of disability. Although the special education schools had enrolment criteria, SBOTs and school professionals should be concerned with providing related intervention programs to promote school readiness, particularly pre-academic readiness.

Graph neural network based intelligent tutoring system: A survey

Online education is developing rapidly driven by artificial intelligence technology. The massive learning resources lead to information overload and low resource utilization. Intelligent tutoring system (ITS) plays a vital role in the education platform, providing personalized learning services for students. The data obtained from the online education platform has complex correlations, which can be potentially transformed into multi-level graph structures. In recent years, graph neural networks (GNNs) have been tried to be introduced into intelligent learning services due to their superior performance in processing graph-structured data. This paper aims to provide researchers and engineers with a general overview of modeling processes and techniques for intelligent learning services based on GNNs. Through a careful review of the advanced models published between 2019 and 2023, existing research primarily focuses on four detailed areas within the smart services scenario. The GNN models involved are systematically classified, and the principles, pioneers and variants of various models are summarized in detail. Simultaneously, this paper analyzes the applications, the specific problems to be solved, and the technologies and innovations of graph-based models in the four key areas. In addition, we examine the commonly used datasets and evaluation metrics in the field of education. Finally, the current challenges and future development trends are summarized to provide comprehensive and in-depth guidance for research in related fields.

Why don't Chinese college students seek help from the National Health Service (NHS)? Chinese college students' use of medical services in the UK

BackgroundInternational students have a lower utilization rate of the local medical service system for studying abroad, and it has been found that there may be multiple reasons behind this phenomenon. This study explores the usage of medical service systems by international students and the underlying logical factors through a study of the usage of National Health Service (NHS) of Chinese students in the UK. MethodsTo address the research questions, this study employed an online survey methodology that ran between 1st May and August 20, 2019 facing the Chinese students in the UK. A total of 1,050 questionnaires were distributed and 1,001 questionnaires were recovered, of which 977 contained valid responses (questionnaire response rate was 95.3 % and validity rate was 97.6 %). Before the questionnaire was designed and after it was issued, two focus group interviews were conducted to provide reliable and detailed information to inform the questionnaire design and to supplement the questionnaire survey data with more profound psychological qualitative data. The two focus groups consisted of 10 and 12 Chinese students studying in the UK and each lasted more than 3 h. ResultsThe survey data showed that the medical services utilization rate of Chinese students in the UK is relatively low compared to UK residents and domestic Chinese students. Their decisions and behaviours around medical services usage in the UK are not significantly related to age, gender, and monthly income, but are instead related to their current education status, types of disease suffered, and information acquisition about the UK medical services before coming to the UK. When getting sick, in addition to seeking help from official medical services, Chinese students studying in the UK tend to self-diagnose and self-medicate; seeking help from social networks based on friendship and domestic relatives are also alternatives to accessing medical services. ConclusionCombining the theories of ‘sick role’ and ‘illness experience’, the decisions and behaviours related to medical services usage by Chinese students in the UK are significantly influenced by their understanding of medical services, which is socially and culturally learned in China. Understanding the perspective of the ‘sick role’ and the ‘illness experience’ of Chinese students may help to better think about how improvements can be made to their utilization rate of medical services and their health status during their studies in the UK. This study not only provides us with specific information and understanding on the usage of medical services for Chinese students in the UK, but the research results may also provide a reference for other similar research on the health and medical service use of other international students studying in the cross-cultural contexts.

Adapting an Online Guided Self-Help CBT Programme Targeting Disordered Eating for Students in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Qualitative Study.

Disordered eating is a significant issue in university student populations. Currently, access to interventions is limited. Online interventions present an innovative way to increase accessibility to treatment for those in need. The current study explored how an online intervention for disordered eating (everyBody) could be modified to suit the needs of university students in Aotearoa New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand is a unique cultural context, with an indigenous population that has a high incidence rate of disordered eating, highlighting the need to adapt everyBody to the local context. Individual interviews were conducted with nine students currently at university in Aotearoa New Zealand, aged between 18 and 33 years old (five females, four males). Three first-order themes were identified using template analysis. The themes indicate that participants perceived the programme as acceptable and feasible for use with Aotearoa New Zealand's university student population. Furthermore, the themes provide insight into potential adaptions to the programme to facilitate engagement and uptake. The suggested changes were largely consistent with previous research on E-therapy design (e.g., content length, therapeutic alliance), and also highlight changes specific to fit Aotearoa New Zealand's cultural context. The findings have implications for universities and other funders deciding on services for students with disordered eating and eating disorders.

Educational Administration System in Improving the Quality of Education

In the implementation of Education that takes place in schools, teachers play a very significant role. In this case, it describes the results of research in one of the educational institutions at Madrasah Aliyah Yaqin Pemondah, the importance of the educational administration system to be implemented as one of the benchmarks for the quality of education, especially in the teaching and learning process, but in its implementation it is still not optimal. This study aims to answer the problem of the educational administration system in improving the quality of education by using descriptive qualitative research. The results of this study indicate that it is necessary to organize the educational administration system to improve the quality of education, including (1) management of the teaching and learning process, (2) evaluation plans (3) curriculum management, (4) management of personnel, (5) management of facilities (6) financial management, (7) student services, (8) cooperation in relations with the community, and (9) a conducive academic climate in the madrasah.

Enhancing boarding madrasah quality: A framework for innovative ideas in man 2 Jombang Indonesia

This research aims to develop a framework of innovative strategies to improve the quality of boarding madrasah education at MAN 2 Jombang, Indonesia. The study will delve into the current state of the institution, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Through in-depth interviews, surveys, and document analysis, the research will gather insights from madrasah heads, teachers, students, and parents. Based on these findings, a comprehensive framework of innovative ideas will be proposed, encompassing pedagogical approaches, infrastructure development, student support services, and community engagement. The ultimate goal is to equip MAN 2 Jombang with a set of practical strategies to elevate its educational standards and foster a more conducive learning environment for boarding madrasah students.

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Student personnel services are non-instructional functions rendered to promote quality service delivery in the school system. This study, therefore, assessed student personnel services provision in universities in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive research design of the survey type. The sample of the study was 200 students randomly selected from two purposively selected universities in Ondo State. A questionnaire instrument titled “Students’ Personnel Services Questionnaire” (SPSQ) was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by specialists in Tests and Measurement and tested for reliability using the test-retest technique. The reliability coefficient was 0.84. The research questions were answered using descriptive statistics of percentage and mean. Findings revealed that the level of security, transportation, power supply and lavatory services was low with mean scores of 2.35, 2.43, 2.44, and 2.11 respectively while the level of health service was moderate with a mean of 2.55. Based on the findings, it was concluded that personnel services such as security, transportation, power supply, and lavatory were grossly inadequate and of low quality in universities in Ondo State while the state of health services was good. It was therefore recommended that school authorities should ensure that buses used in conveying students are neat and they are in good condition and that there are more registered motorbikes available to convey students to their various destinations. Also, the government and the school authorities should make available adequate facilities for security personnel use such as CCTV within the campus to monitor movements in the campus