Students Of Higher Educational Institutions Research Articles

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.

Factors influencing academic dishonesty among undergraduate students in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia

Factors influencing academic dishonesty among undergraduate students in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia

APPROACHES TO PREPARING FUTURE TEACHERS FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

This article describes the preparation of students of higher educational institutions for educational activities: systemic, activity-oriented, synergistic, hermeneutic and psychotherapeutic approaches.

The Need for Academic Writing in Albania

Abstract Introduction: This research analyzes the importance of academic writing in Albania and suggests introducing it as a mandatory course in all fields of study. The study aims to identify students' perceptions of academic writing and the importance of clear structure and guidelines in academic writing templates. The research collected data through 253 online questionnaires from students of private and public HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) in Albania, revealing that students lacked adequate skills in primary writing forms and were unaware of the steps required to use resources. Methods: 253 Albanian university students participated in a study on academic writing abilities and methods. The study used a structured questionnaire with 23 closed-ended questions related to statements relevant to the concepts provided by the Literature Review on the issues of writing skills, methodology, and the required steps of academic writing. Results: The study found that over half of the students surveyed did not study academic writing, which was mainly offered as an elective course for the undergraduate level. Less than half of the students confirmed that their universities offered a template for them to guide themselves through the studying process. The research also found a connection between the lack of academic writing in the curricula and academic integrity. Discussion: The Ministry of Education and HEIs should provide theoretical and methodological guidelines for designing academic writing courses in Albanian. Academic writing programs in Albanian and English should be offered to faculty members and researchers. Academic Writing should be mandatory for every study program, collaborating with disciplinary professors and linguistics to improve the existing curricula and creating opportunities for students to express their critical thinking through writing skills. Limitations: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this research faced limitations in accessing the syllabi of some faculties and restricted student gatherings. Therefore, the questionnaire was delivered online, and the results presented in the paper refer to the respondents' self-regulation while answering online. Conclusions: The survey revealed that students from public and non-public higher education institutions lack basic writing skills, prefer internet guidance over professor's assistance, struggle with paraphrasing, summarizing, and referencing, and lack academic integrity. However, students showed a high interest in academic writing as a mandatory course in higher education institutions.

Methodological approaches to the problem of forming professional competence of future bachelors in electronics in higher education institutions

In this research, the author delves into the results of a thorough study and analysis of methodological approaches to shaping the professional competence of future electronics bachelor’s students in higher education institutions. The focus is on an integrated approach to learning, combining technical components and interdisciplinary connections, and fostering the holistic development of students. This allows for a nuanced portrayal of the multifaceted process of shaping professional competence in the current realities of higher education. The author presents an analysis of scientific inquiries directly or indirectly related to the issue of forming professional competence in future electronics bachelor’s students in higher education institutions. The inadequacy of the study on the chosen issue is noted, necessitating a systematic investigation and the identification of specific measures for optimizing the process of shaping professional competence in electronics. The research also highlights the peculiarities of the impact of military conflict conditions on the process of forming professional competence in future electronics bachelor’s students in Ukrainian higher education institutions. Possible limitations in access to educational resources are analyzed, emphasizing the need for adjusting educational programs in the context of wartime conflict. The focus is directed towards analyzing adaptation strategies of higher education to new realities and developing effective methods to ensure safety and quality learning during military actions. The study underscores the necessity of developing innovative teaching approaches, flexibility in higher education responses to global changes, and establishing effective collaboration with the industry. Overall, the research indicates the relevance of combining technical and humanitarian aspects in the higher education of future electronics professionals and reveals prospects for educational institutions in shaping highly qualified experts capable of meeting the challenges of the contemporary technological world

Propensity of Halalpreneurship among Higher Education Institutions Students

Propensity of Halalpreneurship among Higher Education Institutions Students

RESEARCH OF AWARENESS OF TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICANTS WITH INNOVATIVE MEANS OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS

The article is devoted to determining the interest of higher education students in physical education classes, their awareness of innovative forms, methods and modern methods of health-improving fitness training. The results of the survey of students of higher education institutions of technical profile, conducted with the help of Google-form, on promising (in their opinion) directions of improving the discipline "Physical Education" in the institution of higher education of technical profile due to the introduction of the proposed innovative methods in the teaching system are analyzed. It is established that students have prior experience in Physical Culture and Sports, their interest in transforming the process of physical education, experience and prospects for using existing, modern and affordable methods of health training in combination with other (traditional and innovative) methods to improve the physical condition of those who are engaged. The purpose of the study is to promote awareness of educational applicants of the basics of organizing the educational process of physical education in higher education institutions, their familiarization with the currently available and promising innovative means of Physical Culture and Sports. During the experimental study, the following methods were used: analysis of materials of pedagogical literature, pedagogical observations on the practice of organizing the educational process in higher education institutions; questionnaires; methods of statistical data processing. Results and conclusions. Sports and physical culture should be an integral part of the life of modern students. But, as the survey showed, a fairly large percentage of young people are not interested in the presence of the discipline "Physical Education" in the individual plan. However, the majority of students (about 90%) who were regularly or sporadically engaged in physical exercises before admission are sure that "physical education" should be present throughout the entire period of study. In addition, the survey showed that many students are dissatisfied with the content of the physical education system in higher education institutions and therefore believe that the current system needs to be improved and changed. More than half of the surveyed students want to continue their sports life after graduation. The novelty of the presented study is that over the past 5 years, which included the transition to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, almost for the first time an attempt was made to analyze the degree of awareness of applicants for higher education (in particular, of technical profile) of the existence of innovative methods and corresponding means of Physical Culture and Sports.

Research Work for Students: Its Peculiarities at Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions in the Conditions of Martial Law

The paper presents analysis of two ways for organizing the research work for students at the Department of Foreign Languages in Lviv National Environmental University: a) the use of modern technologies, robotization of production processes abroad and in Ukraine; b) educational material researched by students from massive open online courses platforms, other electronic resources for students as additional educational materials to the main ones proposed by teachers for the taught disciplines. There are also considered some electronic educational materials implemented for students and discussed by professors of different Ukrainian higher educational institutions at teachers’ conferences as well as the ways of spreading the results of students research work and exchanging their experience in usage of the reviewed materials are proposed. Under martial law, the research work for students of higher education institutions of Ukraine should be brought to a new level, especially in the military sphere and for helping our people to quickly restore all spheres of the national economy destroyed during the Russian-Ukrainian war. The results of the students research can be used by the teaching staff for planning and improving the educational process at our and other universities.

An Investigation of Psychological Services of Mental Health of Student’s in Uzbekistan: A Critical Evaluation

Mental health has become an important issue among students throughout the world especially after Covid-19. The present study is an attempt to investigate psychological services among students in higher educational institutions in Uzbekistan. The study also aimed to identify and assess psychological services of mental health in students in Uzbekistan. The study analysed the current state of the activities of psychological services aimed at ensuring the psychological health of students of higher educational institutions, as well as the introduction of the activities of psychological services in the system of higher education. The study also explored and assessed issues and problems of existing psychological services for mental health among students in higher education. To eliminate these problems, a model and description of improving the activities of psychological services in higher educational institutions are given, and conclusions and suggestions are presented.

Exploring the Potential for Tuition-Free Higher Education in South Africa: A Scoping Review

The debate on tuition-free higher education has raged in South Africa since the #FeesMustFall protests at South African universities in 2015 and 2016. The government responded with a tuition-free education policy targeting students from households earning less than R350 000. However, the question remains can South Africa sustain a tuition-free education policy given its developing nation status and the levels of its GDP? This article sought to assess the feasibility of tuition-free higher education for all in South Africa. A scoping review was used, and fifteen articles about tuition-free higher education feasibility in South Africa were reviewed. The choice of the scoping review was due to the need for an understanding of the current state of play in research on the feasibility of tuition-free higher education in South Africa. The results suggest that tuition-free higher education for all is not feasible in South Africa. There seems to be a consensus that South Africa lacks the resources to finance tuition-free higher education for all. Tuition-free higher education is also viewed as a regressive tax on the poor given that the majority of students in higher education institutions come from middle and upper-income households. However, it is important to note that a distinction is drawn between tuition-free higher education for all and tuition-free higher education for the poor and academically deserving. The latter seems to receive support with some viewing it as a moral imperative in an unequal society such as South Africa’s. It is recommended that future studies approach the issue from an empirical standpoint whereby the GDP levels are assessed against higher education funding.

Sustainable Development of Human Potential as Strategic Priority of Providing National Security

The article acts as an answer to the request of students of higher education institutions in specialization ‘Economic security’, who face the necessity to estimate the impact of sustainable development of human potential on providing national security of the country. In this context the article studies theoretical aspects of human potential in the system of national security of Russia in the present geopolitical and finance and economic situation in the world. The authors work out the system of key indicators having indentified those, which characterize the level of education and science development as well as public health service and put forward methods to estimate the level of human potential development and its impact on national economic security of the country. Having analyzed threats in the field of education, science and public health service the authors propose ways of their minimization. Special attention is paid to elaboration of forecasts concerning selected indicators, which can help assess the development of human potential in the medium-term perspective and arrange necessary steps aimed at cutting threats and improving economic security in this field.