University Officials Research Articles

Personal and collective responsibility for health equity: An interprofessional education program around racism

Understanding the effects of racism on public health is necessary to stimulate structural and systemic change to improve the health outcomes of patients. As a healthcare team, racism is best addressed through interprofessional collaboration to develop equitable and sustainable solutions that transform the health and wellbeing of patients and communities. As a part of the collective effort to properly educate our health professional students about the declarations by local and county health departments that “racism as a public health crisis,” we sought to utilize an interprofessional collaboration model. A steering committee of faculty, staff, and students at The Ohio State University created a new longitudinal interprofessional education (IPE) exercise titled Personal and Collective Responsibility for Health Equity: Anti-Racism in Action (ARIA). The participating Colleges/Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Public Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine worked with leaders from the University's Office of Interprofessional Practice and Education to develop this 5-week program to engage a cohort of approximately 1300 students in a virtual learning experience during the Spring of 2021, when COVID-19 restricted in-person instruction. Ultimately, 200-interprofessional teams of 5–7 students were involved in this learning experience. Students individually selected resources (readings or videos) from a comprehensive resource kit provided by the steering team, to learn about and reflect on the differential types of racism, how it impacts well-being, health care delivery, and how health professionals can collaborate to advance health equity. The 200 interprofessional teams met twice virtually during the 5-week module and were provided with discussion questions and short assignments. Each team then contextualized, designed and submitted a final poster of a project to describe how an interprofessional approach to racism could further racial equity in health and healthcare delivery as applied to a selected perceived health equity issue, problem or dilemma. Student survey data was used to describe the effect of this module on student learning and attitudes. Students generally agreed that the module helped them to achieve the learning objectives. A thematic analysis of open-ended responses revealed that students generally had a positive response to the content on racism and the opportunity to learn interprofessionally, and they had specific suggestions for how to improve the experience. The results were utilized to re-design the activity for the following year and may be useful to other institutions wishing to address racism through interprofessional education.

The Relationship between Leisure Time Physical Activity and High-risk Behaviors with Mediating Personality among the Students of University of Isfahan

Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between leisure physical activity and high-risk behaviors with personality mediating role in students of University of Isfahan. Method The research method was descriptive-correlational and in terms of purpose was part of applied research that was conducted in the field. The statistical population of the study consisted of all students of University of Isfahan in the academic year 2020-2021(16,563 people) 375 people were selected as a sample by stratified sampling method using the Krejcie and Morgan’s table. A researcher-made checklist of leisure-time physical activity, high-risk behaviors, and personality questionnaires were used to collect data. The validity of the research tools and their reliability (by Cronbach's alpha test) were evaluated. Research data were collected in library and field sections. To analyze the research data, descriptive and inferential statistics was used. Finding The results showed that high-risk behaviors are less in the leisure time of active students. In addition, with increasing physical activity in leisure time, high-risk behaviors decrease. On the other hand, the more psychotic students are, the more high-risk behaviors are likely to happen. In addition, the separate relationships between leisure-time physical activity and personality with high-risk behaviors were significant. Discussion However, the results showed that when the personality variable was included in the relationship between leisure physical activity and high-risk behaviors, the relationship between the two variables became insignificant. Therefore, in order to reduce high-risk behaviors among students, it is better for university officials to increase the possibility of students participating in leisure-time physical activities by holding extracurricular sports classes and easy access to sports facilities.

The Influence of Schooling Fields and Family Environment on Interest in Becoming a Teacher

Based on the phenomenon that happened to Surabaya State University students who had implemented the Pengenalan Lapangan Persekolahan (PLP) program, it showed that there was a lack of interest in becoming a teacher. One of the internal factors is teaching experience in the form of the PLP program and the external factor is the family environment. Goal of the study was to analyze the impact of school district (PLP) introduction and home environment on the educational interests of students in administrative education at Surabaya State University. This kind of examination is quantitative using explanatory. The subjects of this research were all students of the Surabaya State University Office Administration Study Program class of 2019 and then had taken PLP courses with a total of 54 people. The instrument used was a questionnaire with a Likert scale of 5. Data analysis techniques include testing for validity also reliability. Classical acceptance tests consist of normality, multicollinearity, also heteroscedasticity tests, and include hypothesis testing using several linear regression tests consisting of t-tests, F-tests, and coefficient-of-squares tests. The outcome of the t-test showed that the introduction of school fields had a positive and significant effect on interest in becoming a teacher, and the family environment had a positive and significant effect on interest in becoming a teacher. The introduction of school fields and family environment has had a positive and significant impact on students’ savor in becoming a teacher in University Office Administration Education students Surabaya Country.

The Level of Job Satisfaction among Faculty Members at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia from their View point

Objectives: The study aims at identifying the level of job satisfaction among faculty members at King Faisal University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to reveal differences in the responses of faculty members about their level of job satisfaction according to study variables: gender, nationality, college, academic rank, and experience.
 Methods: The theoretical descriptive approach was adopted by building a questionnaire consisting of (36) items, divided into five areas: job, social relations at work, salaries and incentive, direct administration, professional development, and promotions. The study tool was applied to (252) faculty members from various scientific and humanitarian colleges.
 Results: The findings showed that the level of job satisfaction among faculty members at King Faisal University was high. The field of social relations at work came at a very high level, while the field of salaries and incentives came at a moderate level. It was also found that there were no statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) attributed to the variables: college, academic rank, nationality, and the number of years of experience. While the differences were due to the gender variable and in favor of males.
 Conclusions: Based on the study's findings, the researcher suggests that King Faisal University officials enhance faculty salaries to align with global changes, ensuring a comfortable lifestyle. Additionally, developing a merit-based reward system for exceptional teaching, research, and community engagement is recommended.

Islamic economics and finance instructional leadership and curriculum practices: a case study of selected public universities in Saudi Arabia

PurposeThis study aims to explore the instructional leadership practices implemented by academic professionals and leaders to enhance the curriculum of Islamic economics and finance (IEF) in two public universities in Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a qualitative approach, using a case study methodology that focused on two meticulously chosen universities in Saudi Arabia. A total of 21 academics from two public universities in Saudi Arabia who worked in IEF schools were selected for semi-structured interviews.FindingsThe findings showed that two universities in Saudi Arabia that offer degrees in IEF exhibited limited instructional leadership. The findings indicate four apparent barriers that may explain the lack of involvement in instructional leadership and fair practices in the IEF curriculum at Saudi Arabian universities. According to this study, a positive collegial climate in Saudi universities’ IEF promotes shared instructional leadership.Research limitations/implicationsThe use of a limited qualitative method and small sample of respondents in this study may not provide enough evidence to generalise the findings to all universities and higher education schools in Saudi Arabia. Although a case study was used to describe IEF curriculum management and implementation at the two universities, caution should be exercised when applying these findings to other institutions.Practical implicationsIEF schools in Saudi universities need to leverage their positive, collaborative and relationship-building environments to develop activities that promote shared instructional leadership.Originality/valueThe research findings can offer valuable insights and examples for school leaders to develop instructional activities and promote the concept of “shared instructional leadership”. This approach involves delegating responsibilities and actions to others to enhance the IEF curriculum’s quality. Policymakers and university officials can use these findings to enhance strategic policies.

Camera-based occupant behavior trajectory capture and on-site assessment of spatio-temporal transmission risk of airborne virus in a university office building

Aerosol transmission is a route of contagion. The engineering field predicts risk in indoor environment by simulating the airborne transmission of the virus. However, occupant behavior is one of the main causes for the gap between predicted and actual airborne virus transmission risk. To improve the accuracy of transmission risk assessment, this study presents a framework for real-time assessment of infection risk based on the behavioral trajectory of the occupants captured by cameras. The study focused on analyzing the impact of short-range exposure and long-range exposure of occupants on the infection risk through fine-grained trajectories. On-site measurements were conducted in a university office building to obtain the air change rates (ACH) and occupant contact time respectively. A numerical model for quantifying the exposure risk of the two contact routes was also developed. The results demonstrated that the individual movement is diverse. The infection risk varies with the occupied space, behavioral patterns, and exposure time. The main passages and seats in the room, corridor corners, and room doorways are areas of the high frequency of short-range contact. The fraction of long-range exposure is 57.2%, indicating long-range exposure is the dominant route for the limited scenarios and population in this study. The cumulative risk of infection was 0.021 for teachers; 0.029 for employees; and 0.045 for students, with assumptions of initial infection rates of 5%. It can provide real-time warning for occupants through on-site monitoring and contribute to the transmission control and source tracing of airborne viruses.

KECERDASAN EMOSI DAN ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR PADA KARYAWAN DI KANTOR UNIVERSITAS PATTIMURA AMBON

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Citizenship Behavior among employees at Pattimura University, Ambon. The participants in this study were 41 employees at the Ambon Pattimura University Office through engineering Saturation Sampling. The data collection method uses the Google Form, where there are 28 items of Emotional Intelligence and 30 items of OCB. The Emotional Intelligence variable is measured using the five dimensions of Goleman (2000), namely; know one's emotions, manage emotions, self-motivation, empathy and build relationships. Meanwhile, the OCB variable is measured using the five dimensions of Organ (1988), namely;altruism, civic virtue, sportsmanship, dan conscientiousness. From the results of this study it was stated that there was a significant positive relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Citizenship Behavior. In other words, the higher the emotional intelligence, the higher the employee's OCB. Conversely, the lower the Emotional Intelligence, the lower the employee's OCB.

The extent of the application of electronic entrepreneurship in Jordanian universities from the point of view of postgraduate students

The study aimed to identify the extent of the application of electronic entrepreneurship in Jordanian universities from the point of view of graduate students. Results The application of electronic entrepreneurship in Jordanian universities from the point of view of graduate students came to a high degree, and the researcher attributes this to the academic orientation in educational institutions, especially universities, towards keeping pace with the requirements of the modern era, especially the orientation towards electronic entrepreneurship. It recommends increasing the interest of university officials in the subject of electronic entrepreneurship, as it has become an important requirement of the modern era. Keywords: entrepreneurship, electronic entrepreneurship, graduate students

LOCAL TOURS IN ACHIEVING COMPETITIVE SUPERIORITY IN MEDICAL TOURISM: THE CASE OF AKSARAY

The main purpose of this research is to examine the importance of local tours in order to gain competitive advantage in the medical tourism sector. Medical tourism is a sector that involves patients who have difficult access to health services or who face high costs, traveling across international borders for the purpose of receiving health care. Medical tourists generally prefer destinations that offer quality health services, affordable prices, specialist doctors and modern facilities. Local tours are package tours that offer medical tourists local culture, natural beauties, traditional tastes and other touristic experiences. Such tours enrich the medical tourism experience and provide tourists with an unforgettable holiday experience.
 This study was carried out to test the hypothesis that competitiveness in medical tourism can be achieved through local tours. At the same time, it aimed to answer the question of whether Aksaray province is adequately equipped as a medical tourism destination. In-depth interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the data collection process. The research was carried out on the entire Aksaray province universe and the interviews were held in Aksaray province center. Data were collected in April 2019. Within the scope of the study, interviews were held with Aksaray University officials, Aksaray Training and Research Hospital officials, Aksaray Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Aksaray Provincial Tourism Directorate, Aksaray Provincial Health Directorate, representatives of private hospitals throughout the province and travel agencies with a total of 20 participants. Interviews were conducted in the form of one-on-one interviews lasting approximately 45 minutes. 55% of the participants are represented by public institutions and organizations, 40% by private institutions and organizations and 5% by non-governmental organizations.
 According to the data obtained, it was concluded that Aksaray province has health tourism potential and local tours are an attractive option in medical tourism. Aksaray's tourism potential is supported by its historical and cultural elements. However, the lack of development of medical tourism is due to reasons such as lack of projects, unconsciousness, lack of investment and funding. Aksaray has the equipment that can provide competitive power in the field of medical tourism and is suitable for development. Aksaray's tourism potential needs to be integrated with health tourism, coordination among stakeholders and a strategic plan should be created. It is obvious that Aksaray will develop more economically and socially if it fully utilizes its potential in the field of medical tourism.

Manajemen Strategik Pengembangan Budaya Akademik Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri di Era Digital

The digital era produces people's lives that are more practical. As a result, not a few academic communities choose a new culture that is identical more instantly than the old culture. The development of a good academic culture is closely related to the role and function of effective education management because this is a reference for improving the quality of the educational process. This study aims to explore how management plans the development strategy of PTKIN's academic culture in the digitalization era. The research method applied is a qualitative method with a type of literature review (literature review). The technical data analysis is to use data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study were found. First, one of the reasons for the decline of PTKIN's academic culture in the digitalization era is the ineffective management of education. As a result, various facts indicate a lot of negative news about violations of academic cultures, such as; 1) rampant cases of plagiarism in tertiary institutions, 2) lack of a culture of reading, discussion, and research among students, 3) sexual harassment by unscrupulous university officials, and even 4) forgery of diplomas and even buying and selling of degrees. Second, in order to overcome the degradation of academic culture in tertiary institutions, several steps are needed: 1) good management involving several authorized parties, 2) implementing higher education autonomy effectively, and 3) utilizing resources that understand information technology within the PTKIN environment.

Prevalence ofNeck Pain inSoldiers as a Result ofMild Traumatic Brain Injury-Associated Trauma.

Many of the injury mechanisms that cause mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) also create forces commonly associated with whiplash, resulting in cervical pain injury. The prevalence of associated neck pain with mTBI is not well established. There is a strong indication that injury to the cervical spine may aggravate, cause, and/or impact recovery of symptoms and impairments associated with the concussive event and its primary effect on the brain. The purpose of this study is to help identify the prevalence of ensuing cervical pain within 90 days of a previously documented mTBI and to examine the role of neck pain during concurrent concussive symptoms, in a military population stationed at a large military installation. This retrospective design utilized a de-identified dataset using predetermined search and filter criteria, which included male active duty service members (SMs), 20 to 45 years of age, who received medical care at any clinic on Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg, NC) during fiscal year (FY) 2012 to FY 2019, with documented cervicalgia and mTBI (via the International Classification of Diseases, 9th and 10th Revision, Clinical Modification codes), verified using electronic medical records. The final dataset served as the basis for subject sampling and was analyzed to determine the total number of documented cervicalgia and mTBI diagnoses. Results are presented as descriptive statistics. Approval for this study was received from the Andrews University Office of Research (18-097) and the Womack Army Medical Center Human Protections Office. Between FY 2012 and FY 2019, 14,352 unique SMs accessed a Fort Bragg, NC health care facility, at least once(TableI). Overall, 52% of SMs diagnosed with cervicalgia were found to have a previously diagnosed mTBI during the 90 days before the cervicalgia diagnosis. In contrast, the prevalence of same-day cervicalgia and mTBI diagnosis was <1% (TableIV). The prevalence of isolated cervicalgia diagnosis at any time during the reporting period was 3%, whereas isolated mTBI diagnosis was 1% (TableIII). Over 50% of SMs diagnosed with cervicalgia had sustained a documented mTBI within 90 days prior, whereas less than 1% were diagnosed with cervicalgia at the time of initial primary care or emergency room encounter following the mTBI event. This finding suggests that the close anatomical and neurophysiological connections between the head and the cervical spine are both likely to be impacted through the same mechanism of injury. Delayed evaluation (and treatment) of the cervical spine may contribute to lingering post-concussive symptoms. Limitations of this retrospective review include the inability to assess the causality of the relationship between neck pain and mTBI, as only the existence and strength of the prevalence relationship can be identified. The outcome data are exploratory and intended to identify relationships and trends that may suggest further study across installations and across mTBI populations.

Using WhatsApp as a medium of postgraduate instruction in a private university in Nigeria: fall-outs of the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a global lockdown and the cessation of all academic activities on-site. Higher education in Nigeria was not exempt, as a paradigm shift was required for university officials to explore non-conventional teaching methods to prevent students from wasting time and to keep them intellectually engaged. During the pandemic, our research examines how a private institution in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, utilised the social networking platform WhatsApp for Ph.D. student seminars. The study obtained data from ten doctoral students in the Department of Library and Information Science at Adeleke University via online interviews. The difficulties faced by the students and the benefits of utilising ICT were highlighted. Due to the constant insecurity and poor road network in Nig eria, as well as the risk of long-distance travel, especially for postgraduate students who are not always resident on campus, we recommend the continued use of E-learning platforms in Higher Education Institutions as a solution to reducing transportation costs.

The Flipped Classroom: Enhancing Students’ Learning in Teaching Calculus

Educators have faced difficulties in efficiently teaching within the present regular school system. State, university, and college officials have been pressed to shift from face-to-face classes to teaching methodologies that address the constraints of the traditional method of instruction. Digital natives, also known as modern educators, spend more class time connecting with students and filling learning gaps with technological tools. To assist the development of learning, they began using interactive movies, interactive in-class activities, and video conference technologies. This includes utilizing a Flipped Classroom. This effort determined the effect of employing the flipped classroom technique in teaching Calculus in order to solve the issues experienced in teaching Mathematics during the new normal. The study included 20 first-year Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students who were enrolled in the second semester of the academic year 2019-2020 students whose problem-solving abilities and Calculus ability were assessed using a researcher-created test. A One-Group Pretest-Posttest Experimental Design was used by the researcher. The experimental study used four sessions of video instruction during pandemic season before the online class interactions. The researchers feel that flipped classrooms are appropriate for teaching Calculus since slow learners can watch the video repeatedly until they understand the material. As a result, assignments in the classroom focused on collaborative learning. As seen by the posttest findings, the use of the flipped classroom technique helped students enhance their problem-solving skills and mastery of solving Calculus issues. Thus, the flipped classroom method was found to be helpful in improving students' problem-solving skills and performance in Calculus among Guimaras State College's College of Engineering and Industrial Technology students.

Teacher professional development pattern in virtual social networks: A grounded theory approach

The purpose of this study is to identify the pattern of teachers' professional development in virtual social networks. This is a qualitative study conducted using the grounded theory approach. Using criteria sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 students. The findings showed that the link between student teachers and the realization of the professional development dimensions is the professional needs of these students. This is because student teachers are self-guided or persuaded by teacher-training university's staff members, including professors and officials, to learn formally and informally from social networks.

Methodology for retrofitting energy in existing office buildings using building information modelling programs

Retrofitting existing buildings to raise energy efficiency is a highly important requirement, Because the problem of climate change has made the concept energy-saving an increasingly popular concept as a solution to this problem. Most of existing buildings are not sustainable and here is the problem, constructing new buildings are not Just enough to be energy efficient. Existing buildings consume approximately 60 % of global energy consumption. It’s easy to achieve low energy consumption through retrofits of existing buildings, The problem is to find such a program that helps in drawing, imagining, simulating, analyzing and documenting projects in a more accurate and easy way and in a short time, so the aim of this research is to develop a framework for the integration of BIM and retrofitting categories, This will be achieved by combining the most effective strategies of deep retrofitting that has resulted in annual energy consumption reduction by 68%. Suez Canal university office building was chosen as a case study. We noticed that using Revit program is easier and faster than the DesignBuilder program in simulating energy, but the Revit program needs to be developed. The retrofitting solutions proposed in this study can be used to achieve certification of LEED.

Blending “hard” and “soft” TQM for academic excellence: the University of Siena experience in the field of Life Sciences

PurposeFocusing on the adoption of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles in universities, this research paper explores how the “soft” dimensions of TQM trigger its “hard” dimensions considering them at the individual (micro-) and the university (meso-), and eventually at cluster (system-), levels.Design/methodology/approachAdopting a qualitative approach, this study presents an in-depth, longitudinal case study of University of Siena, one of the oldest Italian universities, that has been at the core of the research-based cluster on vaccines, today converged in the Tuscan Life Science Cluster. In particular, data were collected between 2018 and February 2022 and consists of archival data (press articles, websites, books), nine interviews to key informants, multiyear experience of the Life Sciences sector by two of the authors and other material put at disposal by university offices, and emails. Data analysis relied on a timeline, a coding procedure that considered three levels of analysis (individual, organization and cluster). Finally, the authors looked at the “how” and “why” the emerged themes have contributed to academic excellence.FindingsThis paper unveils how “soft” and “hard” sides of TQM are blended across multiple levels for reaching academic excellence. The grounded model emerged enlightens the importance of an individual “soft” dimension, academic passion (composed by its three subdimensions of individual research, teaching and entrepreneurial passion) and also sheds light on the organizational “soft” and “hard” sides that the university has been able to design for encouraging research, teaching and third mission quality. Academic excellence has been possible thanks to the capitalization of the individual and organizational “soft” sides into real outcomes as represented by the organizational and individual “hard” sides.Practical implicationsThe paper suggests the importance of TQM principles applied at universities' level, providing an in-depth description of “soft” and “hard” sides dimensions of TQM and their impact on all the three pillars of academic excellence. The study findings suggest implications for managers and professionals in the higher education domain as well as for policymakers emphasizing the importance of supporting the individual and organizational soft sides of TQM. The authors provide practical implications recommending universities to consider not only the organizational dimensions but also individual ones when pursuing higher education excellence. In particular, individual passion plays a crucial role and universities need to identify ways of nurturing it. The authors also recommend policymakers to think about new ways to sustain universities as crucial actors in boosting a cluster development, as well as to consider higher education institutions, especially in more rural areas, as a privileged player not only capable of nurturing academic excellence but also able of creating an internationally renowned cluster.Originality/valueTQM principles have been intensively analysed from an industrial perspective focusing on manufacturing and services, while this paper focuses on TQM in universities, presenting a grounded model that blends the individual and organizational “soft” and “hard” sides.

Comparative effectiveness of urine drug screening strategies alongside opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia, Canada: a population-based observational study protocol

IntroductionUrine drug tests (UDTs) are commonly used for monitoring opioid agonist treatment (OAT) responses, supporting the clinical decision for take-home doses and monitoring potential diversion. However, there is limited evidence...

LGBTQ College student health and wellbeing at the onset of the pandemic: additional evidence and lessons learned from COVID-19

BackgroundThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has killed more than six million people and disrupted health care systems globally. In the United States alone, more than one million people have died from COVID-19 infections. At the start of the pandemic, nearly all aspects of our lives paused to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Many institutions of higher education transitioned to remote learning and enacted social distancing measures. This study examined the health needs and vulnerabilities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) college students at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.MethodsWe fielded a rapid-response online survey between April and June of 2020. We recruited 578 LGBTQ-identifying college students aged 18 years and older by reaching out to LGBTQ-serving organizations on 254 college campuses and via targeted social media advertising.ResultsApproximately 40% of LGBTQ college students surveyed were dissatisfied with life at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and almost all (90%) were concerned that COVID-19 would threaten their mental health. Moreover, about 40% of LGBTQ college students reported unmet mental health needs, and 28% were worried about seeking care during the pandemic because of their LGBTQ identity. One out of four LGBTQ college students had to go back in the closet because of the pandemic, and approximately 40% were concerned about their finances or personal safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these adverse outcomes were prominent among younger students, Hispanic/Latinx students, and students with unsupportive families or colleges.ConclusionsOur study adds novel findings to the large body of research demonstrating that LGBTQ college students experienced distress and elevated mental health needs early in the pandemic. Future research should examine the long-term consequences of the pandemic among LGBTQ and other minoritized college students. Public health policymakers, health care providers, and college and university officials should provide LGBTQ students affirming emotional supports and services to ensure their success as the COVID-19 pandemic transitions to endemic.

Assessing the Readiness of Students in Adopting Learning Analytics in Higher Education

Purpose: Getting students involved in developing learning analytics (LA) services is a major challenge in the academic world. Despite calls for more stakeholder involvement, research into students' views and expectations of learning analytics services is scant. Improving end-user buy-in and resource planning is possible by addressing these concerns and learning about student expectations before rolling out LA.Methodology: An extensive literature review is included, with a focus on previous research into the value, existing models, and difficulties of implementing LA. To fill this void, we used the SHIELA approach to survey students' beliefs and expectations concerning LA adoption. Factor loading, construct validity, and discriminant validity tests are performed in SmartPLS 4 to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the data. A structural equation model further verified the relationship between students' anticipations and their actual acceptance of LA.Findings: Our research confirms that the effectiveness of LA adoption is highly influenced by the three highlighted constructs: privacy and ethics and organizational and meaningful expectations. The research also showed that the student considered creating a detailed learning profile for each module to be the best application of LA. They believed LA would give them feedback on their learning and help them make better decisions. They think institutions have a moral and legal responsibility to act, which means they should also include, promote, and empower students. Institutions must take the necessary precautions to reduce risks, even though teaching staff should share the load.Originality and Value: The research supplies university officials with data for improving their LA adoption tactics while also informing students of new ways in which LA might inform their own educational choices. This paradigm shift and the higher education sector's sustained, productive interest in learning analytics will lead to better results for students, universities, and society. Based on the findings, the study also suggests several avenues and topics for future research.

Energy Consumption Forecasting in a University Office by Artificial Intelligence Techniques: An Analysis of the Exogenous Data Effect on the Modeling

The forecasting of building energy consumption remains a challenging task because of the intricate management of the relevant parameters that can influence the performance of models. Due to the powerful capability of artificial intelligence (AI) in forecasting problems, it is deemed to be highly effective in this domain. However, achieving accurate predictions requires the extraction of meaningful historical knowledge from various features. Given that the exogenous data may affect the energy consumption forecasting model’s accuracy, we propose an approach to study the importance of data and selecting optimum time lags to obtain a high-performance machine learning-based model, while reducing its complexity. Regarding energy consumption forecasting, multilayer perceptron-based nonlinear autoregressive with exogenous inputs (NARX), long short-term memory (LSTM), gated recurrent unit (GRU), decision tree, and XGboost models are utilized. The best model performance is achieved by LSTM and GRU with a root mean square error of 0.23. An analysis by the Diebold–Mariano method is also presented, to compare the prediction accuracy of the models. In order to measure the association of feature data on modeling, the “model reliance” method is implemented. The proposed approach shows promising results to obtain a well-performing model. The obtained results are qualitatively reported and discussed.