Students Of Higher Educational Institutions Research Articles

Система практико-ориентированных образовательных технологий формирования культуры финансового поведения студенческой молодежи

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the need to implement a system of practice-oriented educational technologies during university studies aimed at creating a culture of financial behavior among students. Students of higher educational institutions of Russia, representing one of the target groups of the population and representing the potential for the future development of Russia, were selected as the object of the study. The information base for the study is scientific publications by scientists in the field of financial literacy and the culture of financial behavior of students, as well as the results of a questionnaire survey of 565 students from 29 Russian universities. The results of the study indicate that students have elements of a culture of consumption and savings. At the same time, many components of the culture of financial behavior (lending, investing, insurance, etc.) remain outside the field of view of students. At the same time, with an increase in the course of study at a university, the range of structural elements of financial literacy that are of interest to students expands, and the proportion of students who want to develop and improve the culture of their financial behavior increases. The proposed intra-university system of practice-oriented educational technologies for the formation of financial literacy and a culture of financial behavior of students can contribute to improving the culture of financial behavior of students.

MOTIVATION LEVELS OF STUDENTS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION

One of the key indicators reflecting the success of the choice of a specialization is students' motivation. Numerous factors influence the motivation levels of students in higher education institutions, either positively or negatively. This article investigates the factors influencing the professional motivation of undergraduate students, focusing on 106 participants majoring in teaching. The study collected data on students' choice of specialization, career aspirations, perceived educational quality, and perceptions of teachers' professionalism through a survey. The aim was to explore the motivation and future plans of students pursuing bachelor's degrees in pedagogical specialties in Azerbaijan. Analysis of the responses revealed that the quality of teaching, opportunities for professional growth, and the perceived quality of pedagogical experiences, along with local stereotypes and job requirements, significantly impact students' professional motivation.

Research and analysis of eating behavior and diet of students of higher educational institutions

Research and analysis of eating behavior and diet of students of higher educational institutions

Contributing Factors of Accountability among Undergraduate Students in Higher Education Institution in Malaysia

Contributing Factors of Accountability among Undergraduate Students in Higher Education Institution in Malaysia

Students' perceptions of well-being

BACKGROUND: In today's society, there is a need to explore strategies for attaining and improving overall well-being. This exploration requires an examination of perceptions of well-being in different social groups. First and second-year students in higher education institutions represent the future social capital of the nation. Understanding the factors that contribute to their sense of well-being is essential, as it can determine their future social interactions and behaviors. AIM: to identify the content of students’ perceptions of well-being. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 258 first- and second-year university students. The main research method was a modified free association technique, where students were asked to provide three associations in the form of verbs, adjectives, and nouns, resulting in a total of nine associations per participant. Data were analyzed using frequency analysis and calculation of ranks. RESULTS: A total of 2322 associations were identified among students. These associations were then organized to form 51 associative groups, which were further combined into 16 semantic groups for meaningful interpretation. The concept of "well-being" was analyzed within a structured semantic space, focusing on emotional and motivational-need characteristics. The semantic space of the concept of “well-being” is structured according to emotional and motivational-need characteristics. The emotional component of well-being encompasses a range of positive emotions with varying degrees of intensity. On the other hand, the motivational-need component primarily addressed needs related to physical comfort, safety, basic life support, and material support. CONCLUSION: In the content of university students’ perceptions about well-being, the emotional sphere holds the most significant position. Students associate well-being with feelings of calm joy, happiness and emotional stability. Additionally, perceptions of well-being are centered around fulfilling basic and material needs.

Особливості проведення лабораторної роботи «Вимірювання опору розтіканню струму заземлюючих пристроїв, питомого опору ґрунту, ізоляції мереж та електроустановок» за допомогою віртуального лабораторного стенда

The materials of this scientific article consider the possibility of using a virtual laboratory stand during the laboratory work carried out by students of higher education institutions under the name «Measurement of the resistance to the spread of the current of grounding devices, the specific resistance of the soil, the insulation of networks and electrical installations». This laboratory work is included in the curriculum of the normative educational component «Occupational safety in the industry and civil protection». The article examines the specific advantages of using a virtual stand, in particular its role in improving the quality of the educational process, expanding access to resources, and optimizing educational costs. The purpose of this article is to consider the main possibilities of using the proposed virtual laboratory stand as an innovative approach in the study of complex technical processes and ensuring a high level of training during laboratory work on the topic «Measurement of resistance to the spread of current of grounding devices, soil resistivity, insulation of networks and electrical installations». This laboratory work is a component of the curriculum of the normative educational component aimed at forming in students the ability to identify, analyze and evaluate potential risks associated with the production environment, and which is entitled «Occupational Safety and Civil Protection». Particular attention is paid to the methodology of conducting laboratory work using a virtual stand, including steps for configuring the software, algorithms for performing measurements and analyzing the received data. Methods of simulating various measurement conditions are described in detail, allowing students to practice scenarios that would be difficult or dangerous to implement in real conditions. In the materials of the article, an overview of the interface and functionality of the developed computer program, which reproduces the control components of real laboratory equipment and is intended for the implementation of the functions of a virtual laboratory stand, is reviewed, the key capabilities of the proposed program are described, including the simulation of various laboratory scenarios and the availability of theoretical materials necessary for preparing and conducting a laboratory session, as well as a detailed reproduction of the appearance and control components of real experimental laboratory equipment, which contributes to the creation of a feeling of working with physical devices, the implementation of mathematical models that accurately describe the dependence of output parameters on input parameters. It was also found that the use of similar technologies during other laboratory works from the above-mentioned normative educational component requires further thorough systematic research and publication of their results.

Philosophical and Psychological Foundations of Social Responsibility and Ethics

The topic of the paper was the philosophical and psychological foundations of social responsibility and ethics, and the subject was the component composition of social responsibility and ethics in the philosophical and psychological context. The purpose of the article was to empirically clarify the philosophical and psychological foundations of social responsibility and ethics. The research methodology included the following steps: the development of a questionnaire containing clarification of the features of social responsibility and ethics in a philosophical and psychological context; formation of a sample of students of higher educational institutions of Ukraine; collection of results using Google forms; mathematical calculation of the obtained results; formation and characteristics of groups of students in accordance with the peculiarities of the perception of social responsibility and ethics as a philosophical and psychological phenomenon. The structure of social responsibility and ethics includes ten components: cognitive; worldview; axiological; behavioural; sensual; communicative; social; cultural; national; historical. It is shown that behavioural features and socio-cultural background are the most important for the formation of social responsibility and ethics, sensory and communicative features, as well as the historical basis, are the least important. For a clearer understanding of the peculiarities of the studied phenomenon, a cluster analysis was carried out. It was revealed that variants of the interpretation of social consciousness and ethics can be divided into four clusters: the form of manifestation of individual behaviour; a form of manifestation of socially determined behaviour; form of manifestation of individual consciousness; a form of manifestation of social consciousness. The results obtained are the first step towards analysing the phenomenon of social responsibility and ethics. The following research ideas are related to a comparative analysis of the understanding of social responsibility and ethics by representatives of different social, age and national groups.

Immorality on Campus: Declining Values Among Students in Higher Education Institutions

South African society is currently experiencing a breakdown of morals, which is negatively impacting not only communities but also teaching and learning in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). There appears to be a widespread lack of respect for authority, accountability, and good manners among students, who often display rudeness, laziness, dishonesty, and disrespect towards academic staff. These observations indicate a moral crisis in HEIs, which is closely linked to students’ reluctance to embrace positive values such as respect, tolerance, obedience, and punctuality. The article aimed to investigate the reasons behind students’ display of negative values, focusing on disrespect, dishonesty, and a sense of academic entitlement. Data were gathered through observations and participant interviews, revealing several reasons why students tend to adhere to negative values over positive ones. One recommendation is to introduce values education into university curricula, if not already present. Additionally, universities should explicitly define their values and communicate them to both staff and students, encouraging all parties to work towards restoring moral integrity in HEIs.

Pelaksanaan Pengajaran Ilmu Tawjih Al-Qiraat Dalam Kalangan Pensyarah Institut Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia

The teaching practice of the teaching staff is one of the success factors in producing excellent students. Inadequate teaching methods will contribute to the weakness of student achievement. Highlights of previous studies have shown that there is a weakness in the mastery of tawijh al-qiraat among students in Malaysian institutions of higher learning (IPT). The study was carried out to review the teaching method of tawjih al-qiraat among lecturers in (IPT) Malaysia. The design of this study is a survey study through a qualitative approach by interviewing four teachers who are involved in teaching the science of tawjih al-qiraat at Malaysian IPT. The interview data was transcribed and analyzed using Nvivo 12 software and organized based on the formation of categories and themes. The findings of the study explain teacher and student-centered strategies, lecture and question-and-answer methods, whiteboard sketching techniques, combination of books, writing different words and understanding the methods of book writers are practiced during the process of teaching the science of tawjih al-qiraat. Presentation activities, finding different references and problem-based learning are also done during the PdP process. about teaching methods in an effort to improve mastery of practical reading among students in higher education institutions. It is hoped that this study will be a trigger and a new contribution to studies related to the teaching of tawjih al-qiraat in Malaysia in the future. Keywords: implementation, knowledge of tawjih al-qiraat, IPT Malaysia

QUR’ANIC EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT AL-MADINAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA

The current study aimed to investigate the Qur’anic Emotional Intelligence and its Relationships with the Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Students at al-Madinah International University in Malaysia. A correlation methodology was used to answer the research objectives of the study. The population of this study consisted of 363 undergraduate students in the faculty of Islamic sciences at Al-Madinah International University. Out of this population, 187 undergraduate students were purposively selected as the sample size of this study. The study used a self-administer questionnaire to measure the students’ Emotional Intelligence and their academic achievement. The survey contains 40 items for 5 different domains of Qur’ānic emotional intelligence (QEI). The findings of the study were in three-fold: the result indicated that the respondents have a high level of EI in both religious domain and environmental domain, followed by moderate level for psychological domain and divine laws domain. The finding further showed that there were no significant relationships in correlation between QEI and GPA, the p= value is greater than the threshold of (.05). In terms of the differences in the student QEI and their demographic, the result indicated that significant, at .05 alpha level while other demography variables were not insignificant. Thus, the study recommends the importance of QEI implementation in educational sections especially for students in higher education institutions.

A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON DEBT PERCEPTION TOWARDS MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT

Debt has become an increasingly worrying issue among students of higher education institutions in Malaysia. A pilot study was conducted using survey techniques to assess the level of financial knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 33 students from faculty accounting at Universiti Teknologi Mara Kota Kinabalu Branch, Sabah. The research instrument consisted of structured questionnaires. The pilot study findings indicate a significant gap between respondents' knowledge, attitudes, and financial practices. Therefore, a full-scale study is proposed to investigate the perception of debt among students at this university in greater depth. The findings from this study are hoped to assist the university and government in formulating appropriate awareness and intervention programs to address student debt issues.

Exploring the factors that influence academic performance in Jordanian higher education institutions

Since the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic hit the world, many universities have used digital asynchronous learning tools such as Digital Learning Management Systems (DLMS) to continue the educational process. Despite its global usage, only a few studies have investigated its quality in the Jordanian context during the COVID-19 period from a quantitative and qualitative approach perspective. Thus, the current study aims to explore the factors that influence academic performance in Jordanian higher education institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed methods research approach was employed to evaluate the quality of the teaching-learning process for Jordanian students in higher education institutions. The triangulated data focused on three core pillars namely if students saw a difference in their grades prior to, during, and after the pandemic, the challenges faced and improvement suggestions. Accordingly, the quantitative approach with an online questionnaire and the qualitative approach with structured interviews were applied to collect the required data from Jordanian students in higher education institutions. The results of the current study revealed that the evaluation of the teaching-learning process quality during the pandemic period affected students’ academic performance in different proportions based on their specialization area. In addition, the study results also identified the most important challenges that faced the students during this period and suggested procedures to overcome them and improve the distance learning process. The current study offers empirical evidence on critical success factors underlying digital learning management systems in the COVID-19 era, which can help policymakers in Jordanian universities and the ministry of higher education and scientific research to improve the quality of the teaching-learning process in the Jordanian context.

Analyzing the Evolution of Research on Student Awareness of Solid Waste Management in Higher Education Institutions: A Bibliometric Perspective

Improper solid waste management (SWM) has resulted in an environmental and epidemiological catastrophe, emphasizing the urgency of SWM due to escalating solid waste generation. Over the past few decades, there has been significant growth in publications studying the relationship between SWM and the environment. Higher education institutes (HEIs) also have a social responsibility to promote public understanding of SWM and to increase awareness among students about SWM. A bibliometric analysis was conducted to provide an overview of research on student awareness of SWM in HEIs over the past 35 years. Data on publication output are identified based on the Scopus database (from 1989 to 2024). A total of 634 articles on SWM awareness and practices among students in HEIs were identified. VOSviewer was used to map the current studies and visualize the current trends in this area. The analysis of keywords used in the publications highlights recurring terms such as “recycling”, “environmental awareness”, and “waste management”, indicating the primary research focus. The results show a significant increase in publications in this area over the last 35 years. China, the US, and the UK emerge as the countries with the highest number of publications with 115, 82, and 44 publications, respectively, where China alone contributed 18.14% of the total publications on the topic, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University being the leading institutions in this research field. The results also highlight the top researchers in the field of student awareness of SWM in HEIs. It identifies influential journals in this field, such as Sustainability (MDPI) and the Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier). Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the current state of research on student awareness of SWM in HEIs, identifying research hotspots. It serves as a valuable resource for academics and practitioners interested in this area. The findings of the study are intended to guide researchers planning to conduct further research on the issue.

К вопросу о нарушении психологического и эмоционального состояний студентов высших учебных заведений, а также о влиянии общеукрепляющей физической культуры на указанные состояния

The scientific article addresses the problem of violation of the psychological and emotional state of students of higher educational institutions. A literature review was conducted to identify key factors influencing the personality of students in higher education. Stressful situations arising in student life are examined, and recommendations are proposed for developing comprehensive measures and support programs for students. This study highlights the importance and necessity of preventive work, training in stress management strategies and providing psychological support to persons exposed to the risks indicated in the article. Furthermore, the article presents research findings on the impact of short-term periodic physical training on the mental and emotional state of individuals. The work holds practical significance for higher education institutions and professionals in the fields of psychology and pedagogy.

Freshmen mental health diagnostics in higher education institutions under martial law

Purpose. Empirical study of mental health of first-year students of higher education institutions under martial law conditions. Methods. The research program was developed to achieve the goal, which included four diagnostic methods: the questionnaire ‘Self-assessment of states of anxiety, frustration, aggressiveness and rigidity” (adapted version of H. Eysenck method), the “Resistance to stress” test, “Questionnaire for measuring the locus of health control” (K. Wallston, B.S. Wallston, & R. Devellis) (adaptation by L. Karamushka, K. Tereshchenko, O. Kredentser), “Positive mental health scale (pmh-scale)” (J. Lukat, J. Margraf, R. Lutz, W.M. Van Der Veld, & E.S. Becker) (adaptation by L. Karamushka, O. Kredentser, K. Tereshchenko). Results. According to the study results, it was found that the majority of young people of early adolescence take an ambivalent position in choosing a strategy for assessing their own emotional states and follow the same tactics in choosing options for supporting and preserving mental health under the martial law conditions. They are rigid in the options for its change, since such actions are tested for effectiveness, and therefore have practical value. Such a behavioral strategy helps to keep the degree of anxiety, stress resistance and aggression at average levels, to maintain an internal emotional balance and to feel healthy and happy. Another part of respondents who participate in our empirical study gravitate towards extreme options for controlling their own physical condition. Young people with external locus of control rely more on the help of external circumstances, which will be useful for the return of internal harmony. Students with internal locus of control rely solely on themselves when choosing an option for maintaining mental health. It is difficult to determine which of these positions is more rational, it is important that it is as effective as possible in maintaining mental health. That actualizes the study of the outlined problems. Conclusions. The conducted theoretical and empirical research confirms the effectiveness of the proposed diagnostic program for mental health of first-year students of higher education institutions under the martial law conditions. We see the prospect of further study in the development of empirical research programs of other components of mental health and involvement of persons of various ages into the research.

Indicators Affecting the Strengthening of Mental Activity Among University Students Authors

This article deals with the issue of enhancing the mental activity of students of higher educational institutions during their professional training. We tried to clarify the content of the concept of "mental activity of university students", determine and experimentally investigate the factors influencing its activation. These factors include the humanization and psychologization of the educational process at the university, the creation of a safe socio-psychological environment at the university, the provision of a health-preserving focus of the educational process and the compliance with ergonomic requirements for it, the organization of training students in a cooperation mode and the use of innovative methods and technologies in the classroom that activate the mental activity of students.

Adaptation of the curriculum for physical education of students of higher education institutions in the conditions of distance learning

Adaptation of the curriculum for physical education of students of higher education institutions in the conditions of distance learning

Is geriatric medicine teaching homogeneous? The analysis of geriatric medicine courses at Polish undergraduate medical programmes.

We aimed to analyse the characteristics of geriatric courses offered to undergraduate medical students in higher educational institutions (HEIs) in Poland. We searched the official websites of the HEIs offering the medical degree programmes and directly contacted the dean's offices and HEIs representatives to retrieve the relevant information. The documents were analysed for course content, teaching methods, duration, and recommended texts. We also checked the obtained curricula for the reference to of the learning objectives related to geriatric medicine, selected from the currently endorsed Polish educational standards (ES) provided by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Geriatric medicine courses were obligatory at all included HEIs (n = 19), but the courses differed in structure and content. The courses varied in duration from 11 to 60h and were primarily lecture based. Simulation was utilized at only one HEI and e-learning at two institutions. Out of 315 learning objectives, we acknowledged only 9 as geriatric. They were not always found in all curricula. Two HEIs included self-described learning objectives in their curricula. Across all HEIs, a total of 29 recommended texts (published between 1995 and 2021) were identified, including 2 English-language texts. Geriatric medicine was a mandatory subject for medical students of the included HEIs. However, there was a lack of uniformity in the offered courses. This leaves room for the development of a unified undergraduate geriatrics curriculum to effectively address diverse geriatric issues across Europe. The importance of this matter is highlighted by demographic trends and workforce challenges.

ДУАЛЬНА ОСВІТА СТУДЕНТІВ У ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ НІМЕЧЧИНИ

The article reveals the peculiarities of dual education of students in higher education institutions in Germany. To solve the set goal, the following research methods were used: theoretical: analysis of pedagogical literature, normative documents, materials of periodicals on the research topic; structural-logical analysis and systematization; comparison of different views on the problem; generalization. It has been established that the dual form of education in Germany has the right to be chosen by students who study full-time or in other forms of education and have expressed a personal desire and passed the selection process at the employer. In Germany, the following models of dual higher education are presented: higher education with integrated professional (vocational and technical) education (Ausbildungsintegrierendes Duales Studium). This is higher education combined with professional and technical (professional) education. That is why this model is covered by the Vocational Training Act. A special feature is the combination of training in a higher education institution and in a vocational and technical education institution, as well as in a company, where the applicants are in the status of a "student" and not an intern or an employee of the enterprise; higher education with integrated practical training (Praxisintegrierendes bzw. kooperatives Duales Studium). This is the most widespread model in Germany, which involves long-term practice at the company as an intern/trainee. The alternation of periods of stay in an educational institution and in a company depends on many factors, including the type of vocational training; higher education with integrated professional activity (Berufsintegierendes Duales Studium).This is a combination of education and professional activity. Thanks to the dual education model, Germany provides permanent training of qualified young professionals who study with an orientation to the existing needs of enterprises, that is, after receiving a dual education, young people have good employment prospects. Therefore, dual education plays an important role in effectively overcoming youth unemployment. At the same time, the combination of efforts of the state, educational institutions and the economy corresponds to the basic principles of the social market economy, where the state creates the necessary for the free development of the economy. We see the prospects for further exploration directly in the study of the possibilities of applying the experience of dual education in Germany in the system of higher education in Ukraine. Key words: dual education, institutions of higher education, experience of Germany.

Adaptive Education as a Key Element for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Learning Processes

This article explores issues related to the adaptive learning of students in higher education institutions, presenting the main characteristics of both traditional and contemporary educational paradigms. It describes the latter’s advantages in the context of the dynamic changes of the modern world and, specifically, the demands on the process and outcomes of higher education. In discussing modern learning concepts, those foundational to adaptive learning are examined separately. The authors provide a description, objectives, methods, and results of the study conducted as an experiment with first-year undergraduate students. The results are assessed in the conclusion, and recommendations for their practical application are presented.