Academic Rank Research Articles

Academic stress and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help among Vietnamese students: the mediating role of emotional intelligence

BackgroundEmotional Intelligence is a noteworthy concept in the academic environment due to its theoretical significance and practical implications. The objectives of this research were to investigate (1) the correlation between academic stress, attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help and emotional intelligence, and (2) the mediating role of emotional intelligence.MethodsAn online questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of 908 Vietnamese secondary school students. Three scales were employed to gather demographic variables and self-reported data, including The Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, The Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents, and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help.ResultsThe findings indicated substantial differences across many variables, such as gender, grade, and academic performance ranking. The investigation identified significant relationships, including the emotional intelligence of others’ emotion appraisal positively affects self-expectation, while self-emotion appraisal negatively influences self-expectation. The use of emotion was positively associated with the openness to seeking professional help. Moderation analyses revealed age moderating others’ emotion appraisal and despondency, self-emotion appraisal, and openness to seeking professional help.ConclusionEmotional intelligence exerts a substantial influence on both academic stress levels and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological assistance. The results are analysed using the guidelines for conducting mixed-methods research. Workshops and awareness sessions for educators and students on emotional intelligence can be conducted with the cooperation of all parties concerned because of the endorsement of all stakeholders.

Determinants of private giving at ranked U.S. universities 2011-2020: A panel data quantile regression analysis

The purpose of this research is to conduct an analysis to identify which variables contribute to student giving to universities in the United States. For this study, data were collected from fifty U.S. universities, most of them in quantile 1 of The Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE Ranking) list. Also, information from the universities' financial statements and annual reports for the period 2011 to 2020 and information from the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). The data were arranged in a panel data structure with a repeated structure for each cross-section. This structure is composed of fifty universities and ten years, as a time period, giving a total of 500 observations. When we perform the corresponding analysis, we can find that the variables that contribute to donations depend on the growth of State GDP, the type of university, university size, state contributions by Full Time Equivalent Students (FTE), the ranking score, tax rebates due to donations. Empirical evidence has also been found in which public universities receive less private giving than private universities. For this research we performed a panel data quantile regression analysis, to more accurately capture the variability of the data because top-ranked universities receive the most donations.

The impact of gender and underrepresented minority demographics on nationwide academic radiation oncology faculty promotion.

162 Background: The US is a diverse country with 13.6% of the population identifying as African-American, 19.1% as Hispanic or Latino, and 50.4% female according to the most recent US Census. Per demographic data from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) (the largest US organization of radiation oncologists), 28% of radiation oncologist members identify as female, 4% as African-American race, and 4% as Hispanic/Latino ethnicity; additional data has indicated the rate of URM radiation oncologists in US comprehensive cancer cents to be 5%. This data objectively indicates that females and URMs are underrepresented in the field of radiation oncology compared with the gender and racial/ethnic diversity of the US population. There is minimal data regarding promotion rates in academic radiation oncology, with virtually no data focusing on promotion rates among females and URMs. The primary objective of this study was to assess the relationships between gender and URM status in academic promotion of radiation oncology faculty. Methods: A database consisting of radiation oncologists from 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers from 2019 was accessed in September 2023 to assess academic promotion in a four-year timespan. Data regarding the gender, graduation year, institution, URM identification, and professional rank of radiation oncologists ranked as junior faculty was collected. URM was defined as African-American race and/or Hispanic ethnicity and was collected via self-described internet depictions, interviews, and facial recognition as previously described (PMID 30996695). Junior faculty status was defined as instructor/assistant professor. An online search was then conducted to identify the 2023 academic rank of previously identified faculty, focusing on promotion status from junior to senior faculty or from associate professor to full professor. Regression analysis was performed using a generalized linear mixed model to assess the impact of gender and URM status on promotion, with statistical significance defined as p < 0.05. Results: In an analysis of 554 radiation oncologists comprised of 203 women (36.7%) and 21 URMs (3.8%), 338 (61%) received promotions. Analysis revealed that neither female gender (odds ratio 1.02, 95% confidence interval, 0.68 – 1.52; p -value 0.94) nor URM status (odds ratio 0.57, 95% confidence interval 0.19 – 1.71; p -value 0.32) was significantly associated with promotion. Conclusions: These findings indicate that radiation oncologist gender and URM status may not be associated with academic promotion. However, given the small URM sample size and odds ratio of 0.57, it is possible that this study may be underpowered to adequately assess URM status on promotion. Further studies involving longer time intervals will provide much needed additional data regarding academic promotion.

Critical Thinking Disposition and Influencing Factors Among Sophomore Pediatric Medical Students.

The second year of undergraduate medical education is a critical phase transitioning from basic medical knowledge to specialized learning, requiring strong critical thinking abilities. Pediatric diseases, with their unique characteristics, demand active critical thinking from pediatricians. This study aims to investigate and analyze the critical thinking dispositions of second-year pediatric medical students, identify influencing factors, and propose recommendations for improving teaching methods. This cross-sectional study employed the Chinese version of the California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CTDI-CV) and conducted an online survey among 240 second-year pediatric medical students at Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. The study described the overall CTDI-CV scores and sub-dimension scores (mean ± standard deviation) and analyzed the distribution of critical thinking dispositions using t-tests and trend analysis. A total of 229 students (95.4%) completed the survey, with 58.95% being female. The overall mean critical thinking score was 287.96 ± 39.09, and 139 students (60.70%) exhibited positive or highly positive critical thinking dispositions. Rural students scored lower than non-rural students (t = -2.773, P = 0.0069), while only children scored higher than non-only children (t = 2.659, P = 0.0086). Higher high school academic ranking was associated with higher scores (H = 23.85, P < 0.001). Students whose parents had a bachelor's degree or higher scored significantly better (t = 2.373, P = 0.0188). Interest in pediatrics was linked to higher scores (H = 15.36, P = 0.0015). Positive correlations were found between analyticity, inquisitiveness, and self-confidence (r ≥ 0.75). Second-year pediatric medical students in China generally display strong critical thinking abilities. Factors such as family background, academic performance, parental education level, and interest in pediatrics significantly influence these abilities. Pediatric educators should account for these individual differences to better enhance critical thinking development in students and improve teaching strategies accordingly.

Enhancing teacher status in Kazakhstan: The role of school leaders and policy support

This article investigates the role of school leaders in enhancing the status of teachers in Kazakhstan using a mixed-methods approach with data from questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Findings show a positive attitude towards legislative measures but highlight a gap between policy and practice as school leaders often neglect their legal duties. The study emphasizes the critical role of school leaders in providing support and professional growth opportunities, significantly affecting teachers' perceptions of their status and job satisfaction. It also reveals that the school's built environment and academic rankings influence teachers' social status. The results stress the importance of effective policy implementation, increased administrative support, and a focus on teacher welfare to elevate professional status, offering valuable insights for policymakers, school administrators, and educators.

EXAMINING THE RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF ICAR’S TOP-RANKED INSTITUTIONS FROM 2012-2021: A SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS

The current paper intends to assess the Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s top five agricultural institutions’ research output as per the ranking of agricultural universities 2020. This assessment takes into account research papers published between 2012 and 2021. For the data analysis, the bibliographical information was gathered from the Scopus citation database, which contains 22,219 publications during the study period. To conclude the expansion and significance of research outputs from selected data, essential metric-based indicators are evaluated. This study also includes annual growth of publications, a ranking of authors on the basis of their publication count and citation received, most productive institutions from the sample, highly cited articles, citation profile of papers, and most favoured research communication sources by authors from these agricultural institutions. The major findings show that the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has a higher proportion of research papers published, as well as citations and cited articles. All of these institutes’ primary research areas were agricultural and biological sciences.

THE ROLE OF TEACHER TRAINING IN FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ART EDUCATION

As technology plays an increasingly prominent role in education, the undeniable need for training programs aimed at equipping teachers with digital technology skills in art education becomes evident. This case study, conducted within the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University framework, examines teacher training programs, the challenges teachers face in integrating technology, and art faculty members' learning motivations andpreferences. The research employs a descriptive survey, utilizing a questionnaire to collect data. Participants included 25 art professors from the Art Education, Graphic Design, and Visual Arts departments, who responded to questions about teaching methods across three areas: experientiallearning, self-directed learning, and institutional learning. The results indicate that the teachers' level of self-directed learning, with an average of 3.7, was higher than experiential and institutional learning. Thissuggests that teachers are making considerable personal efforts to improve their skills. Additionally, they rated the necessity of institutional training programs as 4.0 (very high), though the challenges they face when using technology were rated at 2.9.The findings reveal that teachers' academic rank influences their perspectives on digital technologies. These insights can help pave the way for educational institutions in Kazakhstan to develop more technology-driven curricula in the future.

PLANNING FOR INCREASING LECTURER RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY

The World Class University trend in higher education has an impact on the need for planning in the research aspect because the quantity and quality of research are very influential in global university rankings. This research explores planning strategies as well as challenges and obstacles in efforts to increase the research productivity of lecturers in the Building Engineering Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta based on the perspective of the study program coordinator. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach using data collection techniques in the form of documentation complete with interviews with the study program coordinator. The research productivity increases in some years, such 2021 and 2023, but there are inconsistent research trends from 2017 to 2024. Some of the plans carried out by the study program to increase lecturer research productivity include the 1 lecturer 1 publication per year program, expanding cooperation and collaboration with national and international universities in research and scientific publications, holding international scientific article publication workshops, initiating collaboration with industry in the field of research and forming a research team of lecturers. The obstacles and challenges faced by the study program include lecturer workload, resources, funding, and research administration burden

Education Research: Burnout and Perception of Value in a Cross-Section of Neurology Residency Program Directors.

There are no dedicated studies specifically assessing burnout in neurology residency program directors (PDs). A study of residency and fellowship directors across specialties found neurology residency PDs had the highest work-related Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) score, which may reflect high-level burnout in neurology in general. Indeed, the American Academy of Neurology Burnout Task Force reported burnout in 60% of neurologists. The aims of this study are to determine the level of burnout in adult and pediatric neurology residency PDs, and to determine whether perception of value is related to burnout. In an IRB-approved study, 184 neurology residency PDs were emailed an anonymous survey consisting of the full CBI, demographic information, and 2 items addressing perception of value in the PD role: "I feel valued by my department in my educational role," to which the participant could respond "strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree," and "satisfaction with current percent effort for the educational role," to which the participant could respond "very dissatisfied, dissatisfied, satisfied, or very satisfied." Data were analyzed through analysis of variance and ordinal logistic regression. A total of 85 PDs (46%) responded to the survey. The average ± SEM personal, work-related, and patient-related CBI scores were 41.8 ± 2.2, 39.7 ± 2.2, and 32.4 ± 2.2, respectively. Higher personal and work-related CBI scores were associated with less positive perception of value (proportional odds ratio 1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.06, p = 0.004 and proportional odds ratio 1.04; 95% CI 1.01-1.06, p = 0.003, respectively). Higher personal and work-related CBI scores were also associated with greater dissatisfaction with percent effort granted for the PD role. Level of burnout did not differ between adult and pediatric PDs. Burnout was not related to sex, years in practice, years as PD, academic rank, or percentage effort granted for the PD role. Despite working in a field associated with high burnout, neurology residency PDs were found to have lower-level burnout than previously reported. Ninety-four percent of the PDs reported feeling valued in their role which was associated with lower-level personal and work-related burnout and may represent a key target for reflection and burnout intervention in the future.

Strategic alliances and global competitive actions: Unveiling collaborative pathways in higher education ranking

The escalating competition among higher education institutions in global university rankings necessitates an examination of their actions and reactions within a competitive dynamics framework. Utilising regression panel data, this study scrutinises the initiatives of 100 universities across 22 Asian nations over a decade, drawing from the QS World University Rankings and SciVal databases. Exposure, research intensity, and high-impacted research are identified as drivers of competition escalation. Moreover, the impact of international collaboration and university-industry collaboration on this dynamic is analysed, revealing varied moderating effects. By delving into the influence of international academic collaboration and university-industry collaboration, this research unveils opportunities for adopting a cooperative-competitive strategy among universities to excel in global ranking competitions.

Formal estimation of wireless network services for signal strength and electromagnetic wave association in an International Green University

The United Nations focuses on 17 urgent problems to call for action in all countries. Goal 7 of the 17 urgent problems is based on affordable and clean energy. Since 2017, National Taitung University (NTTU) has dedicated more time and effort to attain the wisdom, health, sustainability and aesthetics as an international green university. To accomplish this, we adhere and construct a safe radiofrequency and electromagnetic wave environment to achieve healthy and sustainable campus objectives. According to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, NTTU was ranked 74th in 2021, 67th in 2022 and 58th in 2023. In this study, we propose a formal estimation of wireless network services for classrooms or smart spaces to achieve the goal of safe radiofrequency and electromagnetic waves. Inside classrooms or smart spaces, better wireless signal strength and safer electromagnetic waves are achieved. Moreover, the proposed method can be used to determine the quantity of wireless access points for a given classroom or smart space to avoid unsafe electromagnetic waves and inappropriate energy consumption. The experimental results show that all benchmarks meet the wireless exposure limits of the WHO and physician safe technologies in the NTTU.

Building Sustainability in Higher Education through Green Management and Innovation: A Case Study of Private Universities in Jakarta

This study analyzes the causal relationship between green management, supply chain management, and organizational culture on the sustainability of higher education institutions, with green innovation as a mediating factor. Data were collected from private universities in Jakarta and compared with global benchmarks such as the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Using SEM-PLS for analysis, the results show that green management, supply chain management, and organizational culture each positively influence the sustainability of higher education institutions. The study demonstrates how green management practices and organizational culture affect sustainability in higher education. International comparisons reveal similar trends globally, with green innovation playing a crucial mediating role.

Climbing university rankings under resources constraints: a combined approach integrating DEA and directed Louvain community detection

AbstractOver recent years, scholarly interest in universities’ allocation and effective utilisation of financial resources has been growing. When used efficiently, financial resources may improve universities’ quality of research and teaching, and therefore their positions in world university rankings. However, despite the relevance of financial efficiency to university placement in academic rankings, universities’ total available financial resources appear much more significant. In the present study, we propose an innovative methodology to determine realistic ranking targets for individual universities, based on their available financial resources. In particular, we combine data envelopment analysis, as developed by Banker et al. (Manag Sci 30(9):1078–1092, 1984), and a directed Louvain community detection algorithm to examine 318 universities across five countries, considering their ARWU scores alongside key financial indicators (i.e., long-term physical capital, total operating revenues). We identify clusters of universities with similar financial profiles and corresponding ARWU scores, as well as universities that have optimised their use of financial resources, representing benchmarks for similar universities to emulate. The approach is subsequently applied to Italian universities, as a specific national case. The findings may be useful for policy makers and university managers seeking reliable strategies for climbing academic rankings, particularly in countries with limited public investment in higher education.

The Anatomic Pathology Hospitalist Model.

Challenges to staffing a high-quality frozen section service include consolidation of health systems and pathology practices, off-campus relocation of some pathology offices, growing numbers of stand-alone surgery centers, and subspecialization among pathologists and surgeons. To address these challenges, we developed a novel anatomic pathology hospitalist model with explicit emphasis in frozen section. To evaluate our anatomic pathology hospitalist program's impact on (1) frozen section staffing, (2) frozen-permanent diagnostic concordance, and (3) turnaround time. Frozen section staffing and performance data were collected for the 28-month period spanning July 1, 2021, to October 31, 2023. Outcomes were compared between hospitalists, nonhospitalists, and fellows. Hospitalists performed more frozen sections per month than nonhospitalists (median, 87 versus 17, respectively; P = .002). After implementation, nonhospitalists' average frozen section staffing obligation fell from 3.7 (30%) of 12.3 total service days per month to 2.8 (22%) of 12.6 total service days per month (P = .005), compared with hospitalists' average of 9.5 frozen section days (69%) of 13.7 total service days per month. Frozen-permanent concordance was marginally but significantly higher for hospitalists (4701 of 4744 blocks, 99.1%) than nonhospitalists (7259 of 7362 blocks, 98.6%; P = .02). Concordance did not correlate with pathologists' academic rank or subspecialization. Turnaround times were comparable for hospitalists, nonhospitalists, and fellows across multiple metrics. Our anatomic pathology hospitalists significantly reduced the frozen section obligations of nonhospitalist faculty, with a small but significant increase in frozen-permanent concordance and no substantial change in turnaround time.

Reexamination of doctoral‐level counselor educators’ journal article publication norms

AbstractThis study reexamined the journal article publication norms of counselor educators employed in doctoral programs for the years 2017–2022. Compared to earlier studies, overall publication norms for this population declined but increased for counselor educators with traditional academic ranks. Four variables were useful for predicting publication counts.

The politics of distraction in English-medium higher education across three global settings: a collaborative autoethnography

ABSTRACT English-medium instruction (EMI) is on the rise around the world due to globalization, internationalization and neoliberal ideologies which equate English with social capital, prestige, and success in the labour market. While many EMI policies aim to equip students with English as a ‘lingua academia’, produce ‘neoliberal subjects’ and compete in university ranking systems, such policies often overlook larger sociolinguistic, sociohistorical, and sociopolitical issues at play. This article shares findings from a collaborative autoethnography (CAE) involving the three authors as participants, who are based in three global contexts: Australia, Bangladesh, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Upon analysis of a series of dialogues amongst the authors, ‘policy distractions’ in EMI higher education were identified which resulted in the sidelining of critical issues related to native-speakerism, translingual discrimination and precarious conditions of students’ translingual practice, (lack of) choice around the medium of instruction, and the postcolonial legacy of unequal Englishes. The paper ends with suggestions for ways in which current EMI policies can be unpacked and disrupted to address larger and more pressing issues connected with complexities and intersections of social and linguistic justice.

(How) do universities listen? Evidence from institutional websites of the world's top universities

Introduction: this study investigates the implementation of organizational listening methods in Higher Education through a comparative analysis of institutional websites from top global universities and leading Lithuanian institutions. Emphasizing the role of these websites as pivotal digital platforms, the research aims to discern the extent to which universities facilitate two-way communication with stakeholders through digital platforms. Methodology: Websites were selected based on world university rankings, encompassing institutions from each continent. Websites were selected based on global university rankings, spanning institutions across continents. Qualitative content analysis employed predefined and emergent categories to evaluate interactivity and organizational listening features on these platforms. Findings reveal consistent stakeholder mapping but significant disparities in communication tools and channels, which impacts real-time, asynchronous, and symmetric engagement effectiveness. Communication structures range from integrated governance roles to fragmented responsibilities, influencing stakeholder accessibility and institutional transparency. Discussion: implications for organizational communication practices are discussed, highlighting strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement via institutional websites. The study underscores the pivotal role of communication management teams in fostering transparency and responsiveness. Conclusions: advocating for leveraging technological advancements, conclusions propose transforming websites into proactive platforms for organizational listening. Recommendations emphasize developing tailored communication strategies to optimize engagement and effectiveness in Higher Education contexts.

Evaluation of University Ranking System to Propose a Model for Bangladeshi Universities

This study investigates and compares various university ranking systems, particularly considering the unique situation of Bangladesh. With the rise of globalization and emphasis on research in the knowledge-based economy, university rankings have gained significant attention. However, different organizations use diverse criteria and methodologies, leading to discrepancies in ranking positions. This research employed a two-phase approach. The first phase involved a systematic literature review focusing on globally used indicators and methodologies for university rankings. This phase revealed that research-related indicators hold the highest weightage (67.93%) in most ranking systems. Subsequently, the second phase utilized active ranking algorithms to explore the findings from the first phase. The study concludes that research output significantly influences a university's ranking and competitiveness globally. Considering Bangladesh's lower publication volume compared to other nations, adopting a ranking system like QS or THEWUR could be beneficial. This system aligns with the global focus on research output and could incentivize research efforts within Bangladeshi universities.

Gender balance in academia: Evidence from finance departments

Females are underrepresented in academic finance departments, especially among senior faculty. Using information on 2910 finance scholars from 387 universities worldwide, we show that although females have become more common in finance departments over the past 30 years, yet only one in ten full professors are women. We explore whether this gap is associated with a lower likelihood of female faculty transitioning into higher academic ranks and find no significant difference between the sexes. While we cannot rule out the existence of a glass ceiling impacting women, partly due to their higher exit rates from the profession, we primarily attribute the low representation of female finance professors to historic male-centric recruitment activity. Due to the length of time for early-career academics to reach full professor status, gender imbalance at the most senior levels in finance is likely to continue for several years.

The Impact of PhD Degrees in Academic Plastic Surgery: An In-depth Analysis of Faculty and Residents.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is thehighest academic degreeawarded by universities in most fields of study. In surgery, it is thought to provide surgeons with skills to conduct high-quality research and advance academically. However, this presumed effect has not been assessed among academic plastic surgeons (APSs) and plastic surgery residents (PSRs). The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in multiple strata of career progression and success between PhD and non-PhD graduates in academic plastic surgery. We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study of APSs and PSRs. Departmental websites of integrated plastic surgery residency programs were used to identify our study population and their demographics, degrees, and tenure status. Data on research productivity were collected using Scopus. Information on research funding was gathered through the National Institutes of Health and Plastic Surgery Foundation. To assess the plastic surgery programs' reputations, we divided residency programs into four quartiles (Q1, 1-20; Q2, 21-40; Q3, 41-60; Q4, 61+) according to their Doximity ranking. We identified 841 APSs (78.5% men) and 948 PSRs (58.1% men), of whom 5.1% and 2.7% had a PhD degree, respectively. PhD graduates had significantly more advanced research portfolios. PhD APSs were more likely to secure research funding, and PhD PSRs were more likely to train at highly reputed programs. However, academic rank and leadership appointments were not significantly influenced by PhDs. Holding a PhD can strongly advance a plastic surgeon's research portfolio, but it does not guarantee a better position or tenure status. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .