Tuition Fees Research Articles

Power and Privilege: Mapping Imagined Communities in Japan’s English Medium International Schools

This paper explores the commodification of education and the reinforcement of hegemony through international English Medium schools in Japan, positioning them as gatekeepers to imagined communities of global elitism. Over the past decade, Japan has seen a surge in international schools, driven by the global dominance of the English language. The institutions, which were initially established for expatriate elites, now cater to affluent Japanese and Asian families. This paper examines the high costs, selective admissions, and marketing strategies of these schools to illustrate how they commercialize education, perpetuate class divisions, and uphold cultural dominance. The literature suggests that English Medium U.K. and US model international schools in Japan symbolize access to elite Western power structures, reinforcing social stratification and the marginalization of those within Japan unable to afford such education. This study employs theoretical frameworks of imagined communities, hegemony, and cultural capital to analyze the broader societal implications of these schools. A systematic review of relevant academic literature, complemented by a comparative analysis of tuition fees, was conducted to deepen the understanding of the relationship between education, power, and social identity in contemporary Japan. By doing so, it aims to foster a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.

The Important Role of Microsoft Power Business Intelligence Tool for Analyzing Unit Cost

Problematic problems in calculating unit cost for institution can lead the wrong decision taken by management. Those problems such are lack data information for analyzing, difficulties in querying meta data, illiterates in using tools of technology, and still many other problems. Management’s leader will be difficult to make decision if the meta data as the sources of information cannot be crystalized as requested. This research is conducted for answering the curiosity regarding determination of unit cost that be mining from meta data sources. The originality value of this research is for answering the curiosity in determining unit cost. This research takes place in the higher institutional education along with the name of State University of Jakarta. As Educational Institution, State University of Jakarta is not fully funded by the government of Indonesian Republic. This institution is considered as public entity that part of its funding come from government and the rest of funding come from the ability of institution in generating income. Economics, efficient, and effective are the most determination that should be achieved by State University of Jakarta that is not fully funded by The Indonesian Government. For this reason, State University of Jakarta should be aware in managing available income for institution survival. In analyzing meta data for the consumption of decision making, the researcher has explored the usage of Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI) tool for determining unit cost each unit in this institution. Through this tool, then researcher analyzing and describing the crystalized meta data that supported calculation for unit cost. The value result of this research shows that almost 65% of the total units cannot surviving its own entity. In the conclusion, this institution should be able to querying cost in each unit. Determination of direct cost and indirect cost for each unit should be placed proportionally. Also, tuition fee should be able to cover the idle capacity of unit that in the previous time suffering deficit.

Challenges Facing Female In-Service Students in Pursuing Higher Education in Tanzania: A Literature Review

This study reviews literature on the barriers and challenges faced by female adult students in Tanzanian colleges and universities. By employing a systematic literature review methodology, the study collected and analyzed multiple research studies to comprehensively address the specific research question. The primary objective was to raise awareness of these challenges and to call for collaborative efforts from families, spouses, peers, institutions, and communities to address them. Despite significant strides toward gender equality in education, female in-service students in Tanzanian higher education institutions continue to face numerous obstacles. The findings reveal that these students struggle to balance household duties with academic commitments, leading to heightened stress and compromised well-being. Financial constraints further exacerbate their challenges, hindering their ability to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses due to a lack of support from spouses and institutions. The study concludes that systemic changes within educational institutions are necessary to recognize and accommodate the unique needs of female in-service students. By fostering a supportive environment and providing necessary resources, educational institutions can empower female students to pursue their educational goals without sacrificing their roles as caregivers and homemakers. Collaborative efforts from families, spouses, peers, institutions, and communities are essential in achieving this aim and promoting gender equality in higher education

Применение метода ВИРТУОЗ (Вариативное Игровое Решение Трудных Учебно-Образовательных Задач) при выборе университета для обучения

In the context of the permanent transformation of the higher education system, it is not only game practices that are in demand, but also the widest possible gamification of the educational process itself in higher education. The article discusses the option of organizing the game VIRTUOZ (Variable Game Solution of Difficult Educational Problems) at an open day with applicants and their parents. The VIRTUOZ game is held in order to form an objective opinion among its participants about where to go to study on the basis of a comprehensive comparison of information from open sources on competing departments that are currently training students in a particular field in the corresponding region (regions). Variants of tasks/competitions for team members are given, allowing to compare departments by the share of employed graduates and their average salary; on the structure of academic titles of teachers; indicators of scientific activity; tuition fees. Variants of creative contests for viewers are given. In the future, it is possible to hold other competitions and introduce weights for certain aspects of the department's activities, based on their importance for applicants and their parents, either setting them in advance, or offering to do this directly to team members. Competent gamification of the educational process in Russian higher education, starting with the admission of applicants and ending with the employment of graduates, is designed to help in the development of domestic higher education today and in the long term.

Master of nursing programs in Australia: A desktop analysis

BackgroundMaster of Nursing (MN) programs serve as an important structured pathway to prepare the nursing workforce to develop advanced capabilities. Little research has been done to examine the key characteristics of MN programs in Australia and their responsiveness to meeting the health needs of the community. AimThe aim of this desktop analysis is to provide a detailed overview of the key characteristics of MN programs in Australia. MethodA desktop analysis of MN programs in Australia utilising content analysis of publicly available information gathered from program websites of Australian Universities. ResultsA total of 70 MN programs were analysed from the 28 that offered these programs. Nine categories were developed that describe the key characteristics of these programs: nomenclature and program focus, program outcomes, regulation and professional recognition, structure, work integrated learning, delivery mode, admission, and tuition fees. Inconsistencies were identified across all categories. DiscussionWhile Australian universities offer a diverse range of MN programs, inconsistencies across the programs can impact quality and intent and have implications for students, employees, and universities. ConclusionThere is a pressing need to ensure the quality of MN education is maintained and adequate to meet healthcare needs. The benefits and risks of professional regulation of all MN programs should be considered as a mechanism for enhancing the quality of nursing education.

Identifying factors influencing program selection in health sciences by underrepresented minority students—a scoping review

There is a critical need to diversify health professionals to better serve the growing minority population in North America. Unfortunately, minority groups remain underrepresented in health professions. Despite recruitment efforts by government and academic institutions, fewer underrepresented minority (URM) students choose careers in healthcare. Identifying the key factors influencing URM students’ decisions to pursue health sciences programs could enhance diversity in these programs through targeted admissions strategies, ultimately leading to a more diverse future healthcare workforce. This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. Five electronic databases and gray literature were searched to identify North American papers published between 1942 and 2022. Identified studies focused on URM students’ perceptions of facilitators and barriers to matriculate into a health science degree. Twenty-one articles were analyzed. Following content analysis, the facilitators and barriers identified comprised personal, socio-cultural, institutional, and financial. The most frequent facilitators reported were scholarships, family support, and the presence of role models. Common barriers included high tuition fees, pre-admission criteria, lack of awareness about the health profession, availability of financial aid, and the admission process. The findings of this review will facilitate the development and implementation of customized, comprehensive strategies to recruit more URM students to health science programs in the future, thereby improving efforts toward creating a diverse healthcare workforce.

Does the single tuition fee affect students' academic performance? Evidence from Indonesia

The rise in tuition fees has become a prominent issue in Indonesian education, especially as of 2024. It is still a concern whether the increase in UKT has a relationship with student achievement. This study aimed to determine the differences in student academic achievement based on the single tuition fee (UKT) category and the impact of UKT on student academic achievement. The sample in the study comprised 3643 samples of data on single tuition fees and student cumulative grade point averages from 2021 to 2023. Employing one sample test, ANOVA test, and linear regression analysis, the results showed that students across all UKT categories, from UKT 1 to UKT 6, surpassed the quality target standard GPA of 3.60 at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta. Second, the average GPA varied significantly across each category, indicating differing academic achievements among the UKT categories. Third, the UKT categories ranked from the highest to lowest score value are UKT Category 6, UKT Category 2, UKT Category 3, UKT Category 1, UKT Category 4, and UKT Category 5. Fourth, the study reveals that UKT does not impact the academic performance of students at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, suggesting that other external factors not included in the study variables influence student academic achievement. Thus, increasing or decreasing UKT does not affect students’ academic achievement; instead, other external factors play a significant role in this.

THE VOICE OF ELT STUDENTS AT ISLAMIC COLLEGE ON ACADEMIC LIFE

Research shows that student voice might be an influencing factor in the future transformation and innovation of English language teaching (ELT). The voice has long been believed to be an instrument that could provide ELT practitioners and policymakers with meaningful feedback for the betterment of curricula, materials, and classroom practices. However, there are limited discussions exploring ELT student voice in such particular educational contexts as Islamic colleges. This article aims to contribute to our understanding of that rarely discussed voice with a particular focus on: (a) the students‟ best experience as English education students at an Islamic college; (b) the students‟ perceptions related to dress code and exams; and (3) the students‟ self- assessment of English language skills. This study presents a survey study on 278 students in the English language education department at an Islamic college in Lampung province, Indonesia. The data are drawn from a survey consisting of open-ended questions distributed to the respondents at the end of the semester. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively, ranging from preparing and organizing the data to interpreting the meaning of the data in line with the research questions and theoretical review. The findings reveal that among the students' best experiences were the Islamic atmosphere, affordable tuition fees, religious education, professional lecturers, and scholarship availability. The majority of students agreed with the dress code regulation and had problems with cheating on the final examinations. The findings also show that more than half of the respondents are not sure about their English competency. This study offers important implications for English teacher education in Islamic educational contexts.

Analisis Sentimen di Youtube Terhadap Kenaikan UKT Menggunakan Metode Support Vector Machine

Students and the general public usually have different responses to the increase in Single Tuition Fees (UKT) at universities. Protests, complaints, and support for this increase may be expressed through various social media platforms, such as YouTube. Using the Support Vector Machine (SVM) method, this study analyzes comments on the YouTube platform related to the increase in UKT. Comment data is divided into three categories: positive, negative, and neutral. The evaluation results show that the SVM model achieves an accuracy of 0.88; it also demonstrates good ability to recognize negative sentiment with a precision of 0.83, recall of 0.90, and f1-score of 0.86. For neutral sentiment, the model shows a precision of 0.86, recall of 0.75, and f1-score of 0.80. Nevertheless, the SVM model achieves perfect scores for precision, recall, and f1-score of 1.00 for positive sentiment. Although the SVM model has proven effective in analyzing sentiment towards the increase in UKT on YouTube, further improvements are needed to enhance accuracy in identifying neutral sentiment.

Level of Acceptance of Selected National University Baliwag Students to use Paynamics in Tuition Fee Payment

Level of Acceptance of Selected National University Baliwag Students to use Paynamics in Tuition Fee Payment

The Challenges and Opportunities of Underprivileged Urbanized People in Accessing Education: A Case Study in Depok City

Urbanization is one factor influencing poverty in Indonesia’s major cities. Urbanization in Indonesia is characterized by migration of residents from villages to cities to improve their standard of living and try their luck in the city. However, many urbanized people who move from villages to cities need more education and specific skills. As a result, they need help to find easier and more decent jobs, even though cities provide more jobs. This condition causes many urbanized people to end up as underprivileged, such as street people busking at red lights and on the streets. This research aimed to examine the challenges and opportunities faced by underprivileged urbanized people in accessing education. The research used a qualitative case study approach. The participants in this study are urbanized people who move from villages to cities but end up being underprivileged in the cities they attend. Furthermore, the researchers used an interactive data analysis by Morse (1994), comprehending, synthesizing, theorizing and recontextualizing. The findings of this study are expected to provide a true picture of urbanized people and underprivileged people’s education. The results showed that the underprivileged urbanized people in Liu village, Depok face several challenges in fulfilling their education, such as difficulty enrolling their children in public school and paying school fees. Besides their opportunities to access education, they are already aware of government assistance, such as KIP and KDS programs, which allow them to pay their children’s tuition fees with LKS money.

Study on Hidden Dropout of Students in Junior High Schools in Rural Areas of China

Free compulsory education has made "all children can go to school" a reality and eliminated the phenomenon of dropping out of school due to tuition and miscellaneous fees. However, at this stage, hidden dropout has risen to become the main contradiction in China's compulsory education. The article focuses on the problem of hidden dropout in rural junior high schools, and explains the impact of hidden dropout on personal development, students' families and society. The causes of hidden dropout are analysed in depth, including students' own factors, family factors, school education factors and social environment factors. Corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are put forward from the levels of school, family and society, with a view to providing theoretical basis and practical reference for effectively solving the problem of students' hidden dropout at junior middle school level in rural areas, as well as promoting the healthy development of rural education.

THE ROLE OF SCHOLARSHIPS ON LEARNING MOTIVATION

Scholarships in the field of education serve as financial assistance to help students pursue education according to their talents and interests. This research aims to explore the impact of scholarships on students' academic achievement through increased learning motivation. Using a qualitative method, we surveyed 25 scholarship recipients from five study programs. The results show that scholarships play a significant role in enhancing students' learning motivation, ultimately improving their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) each semester while receiving the scholarship. This financial support enables students to focus on their studies without the distraction of tuition fees. Additionally, scholarships are also seen as motivators for students to excel academically. However, being a scholarship recipient also brings mental burden due to societal perceptions associating scholarships with high academic ability.

ANALYSIS OF THE USE ACTIVITY BASED COSTING IN DETERMINING TUITION FEES

Numerous educational institutions in Indonesia suffer financial deficits, negatively impacting educational quality. This study aims to ascertain the Tuition Fees at Nurul Fajri Islamic Boarding School Majalengka utilizing the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) method. It investigates the application of the ABC method in determining Tuition Fees within educational foundation institutions, a novel approach, particularly for pesantren foundations. The research adopts a qualitative methodology with a problem-focused approach. Data collection involved interviews and an analysis of pertinent financial and operational documents. Cost activity data was processed using ABC costing, resulting in tuition fees calculations based on the ABC method. These calculations were then juxtaposed with the Tuition Fees established by the school administration. The analysis identified a cost discrepancy (undercharging), where the cost per student exceeded the total Tuition Fees income and School Operational Funds (SOF) or Government Subsidy. For junior high school grades 1, 2, and 3, the differences were Rp 68,092, Rp 65,877, and Rp 85,668, respectively. For high school levels 1, 2, and 3, the discrepancies were Rp 6,674, Rp 49,014, and Rp 51,354, respectively. The study recommends that the school increase the monthly tuition fees to adequately cover the actual costs of education.

Impact of Global Health Scholarship Programs in the Faculty of Medicine at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

In recognition of the critical role of residency programs in narrowing healthcare inequalities, Global Health scholarships were introduced at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in 2011. Since then, at least 154 postgraduate students in priority programs have benefited. We conducted an online cross-sectional survey to examine how the scholarships and beneficiaries have impacted MUST and the community. Fifty (50) beneficiaries, representing 32.5%, responded, of whom 36 (72%) were alumni. Most respondents were males (n = 30; 60%) pursing Master of Medicine (n = 29; 58%) or Master of Nursing Science (n = 20; 40%) programs. The scholarship schemes included First Mile (n = 29; 58%), Kayanja (n = 12; 24%), Paiko (n = 5; 10%) and Seed (n = 4; 8%). The majority of the scholarships supported both tuition and research fees (n = 41; 82%), the rest being partial. Career advancement was undertaken by eight (16%) of the scholars in the form of fellowships (n = 3; 6%), other masters (n = 3; 6%) and PhDs (n = 3; 6%), with some students having attained a combination of these. All scholars belonged to at least one health professional association. Over 88% (n = 32) of the alumni and 28% (n = 4) of the students were employed. The majority of those employed were in the public sector (n = 24; 66.7%), mainly the health sector (n = 18; 50%), academia (n = 14; 38.9) or both (n = 4; 11.1%). There was a high impact on health care provision, undergraduate training and research carried out by the scholars both during training and post-graduation. High levels of career satisfaction, scholarship impact and academic program relevance were reported. The findings provide insights on how low-fund specialty scholarships can have a far-reaching impact on local training, health care and research in low- and middle-income countries.

Comparing Student Performance in Multiple Enrollments and Single Enrollments: Possible Target Groups for University Management

Austria's university system has no tuition fees and allows students to enroll in an unlimited program number. Public university funding and students’ enrollment validity are dependent on workload per program. This study aimed to compare the workload of students in multiple programs and their status (dropout, graduation) as basis for further research. The European Credit Transfer System credits and contact hours from course appointments were the major workload measures. Outcome status and enrollment type (one vs. multiple programs) were grouping variables. The sample consisted of 58,282 students in 93,705 programs with 23,526,625 single-course appointments between 2010/11 and 2022/23. Analysis of variance models showed that workload becomes higher as more programs are finished, with graduation as the outcome. On every degree level, students in multiple programs have higher workload measures than students in one program. Both dropouts and graduates accomplish higher workloads compared to single-enrollment students. Future research can build upon this study.

International student applications in the UK after Brexit

Abstract On 23 June 2016, the people of the UK voted to leave the European Union. This article examines how Brexit impacted international student applications. Using administrative data along with a difference-in-differences approach, we find that Brexit curtailed the growth rate of international student applications by 7 per cent even before tuition fees had changed, ultimately lowering enrolment as well. The impact is larger for applications to pursue STEM studies, as well as for those from countries with worse employment prospects and weaker economies, hinting on students’ ability to stay long-term in the UK as an important pull factor.

Financial position of Islamic spiritual leaders in the Tobolsk Governorate in the second half of the 19th — early 20th century

In this paper, we analyse the material well-being of Muslim clerics who served in the Tobolsk Governorate. In 1912, there were 326 of them. Most of Islamic spiritual leaders were rural. They were rewarded in-kind and in cash. The in-kind form — grain, hay, food, etc. — prevailed. The factors affecting the material maintenance of Muslim clerics included the number of believers in the religious community, the level of the believers' income, and the presence of other occupations among the clergy. These factors resulted in different levels of material well-being of mullahs in the Tobolsk Governorate in the post-reform period. In times of natural disasters and crop failures, not all members of the religious community could reward imams and muezzins. Under these conditions, it was of great importance that the clergy had other occupations apart from religious activities. The degree of religiosity of the Tatar and Bukhara population also played an important role. The sources of subsistence of Islamic spiritual leaders in the Tobolsk Governorate included the deduction of zakat or public ploughing of land, payment for the performance of ritual rites, donations (Sadaqah, awqaf), tuition fees in denominational schools (maktaba and ma-drasah), funds from agricultural and other activities. Overall, Muslim clergy in the Tobolsk Governorate had a higher level of material support compared to the majority of believers.

ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE LEARNING OF NON-ENGLISH MAJOR AMONG STUDENTS AT THU DAU MOT UNIVERSITY

International integration not only brings opportunities but also challenges for teaching and learning English. Like other universities, Thu Dau Mot University focuses on teaching English for non-majored students of different faculties to meet the curriculum as well as provide knowledge for them to be confident when communicating. However, teaching English to non-majors still faces a lot of difficulties due to a number of factors. This study aims to understand the attitudes of non-English major students toward learning English at TDMU. Quantitative methods are used through survey questionnaires related to students' attitudes toward learning English and factors affecting students' attitudes toward learning English, and also finding out their wishes when participating in English learning activities in class. The questionnaire was sent to 190 students of different levels (levels 4-5). The results of the study show that most students are aware of the importance of learning English but they are not highly motivated to learn. According to the analysis results, students do not have a positive attitude towards learning English for the following reasons: They haven't spent time studying because they have to work part-time job for paying tuition fee; The purpose of using this language after graduation has not been determined, and they haven’t found a suitable learning method. From these findings, some solutions have been discussed to improve students' English learning attitudes, help lecturers make appropriate adjustments to improve students' learning outcomes and meet the standards school output as well as meet the needs of society.

Pengaruh Kampanye #Tanganmas Oleh BEMP IKOM UNJ Melalui Media Sosial Instagram Terhadap Partisipasi Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UNJ Angkatan 2020 Dalam Berdonasi

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of financial difficulties faced by a number of students in continuing higher education. BEMP IKOM UNJ as a student organization took the initiative to conduct the #TanganMas Campaign through Instagram social media to invite students to donate to help colleagues who have difficulty paying tuition fees. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the #TanganMas Campaign on the participation of UNJ Communication Science students Class of 2020 in donating. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population was all 82 active students of the UNJ Communication Science study program class of 2020. The sampling technique used saturated sampling, so that all members of the population became the research sample. Data was collected by distributing online questionnaires. The data analysis technique used simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the #TanganMas Campaign had a significant effect on student participation in donating, with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. The magnitude of the influence of the #TanganMas Campaign on Student Participation was 46.5%. It can be concluded that creative digital media-based campaigns carried out by student organizations have proven to be effective in encouraging student participation in social issues in the campus environment.