University Websites Research Articles

Technology park possibilities in implementing the system of digital civil and patriotic education at the university

Introduction. Trends in digitalization and convergence in education, the introduction of distance learning technologies affect both the education system and the educational process as its significant component. Traditional forms and methods of educational work, which were effective with previous generations of students, show low results with generation “Z”. In this regard, digital means of education, implemented within the framework of a digital educational system, become relevant, which would allow students to move from the position of an observer to the state of an active participant in the educational process. The development of a system of civic-patriotic education is becoming the most relevant and in demand in the university environment.Materials and Methods. The research was carried out by analyzing scientific literature on the research problem, analyzing regulatory sources, summarizing our own practical experience on the problems of digital technologies for civic and patriotic education of youth.Results. The article presents a description of the system of digital civic-patriotic education being developed at the South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University. The developed system of digital civic-patriotic education will be implemented on the basis of the university website, taking into account the capabilities of the technology park of universal pedagogical competencies. The offices created in the technology park provide an opportunity for the implementation of various civil-patriotic activities.Discussion and Conclusions. Currently, there is an urgent need in universities to conceptually substantiate and develop a digital education system that would contribute to the activation and interest of students in the process of education and self-education. The system of civic-patriotic education will be implemented taking into account the capabilities of the technology park equipment: VR technologies, robotics, 3D modeling, etc. The developed system of digital civicpatriotic education includes such digital educational technologies as: virtual excursions, video resources, social and civic-oriented projects, web quests, cultural and historical Internet portals, etc.

Promoting Inclusive Learning Environments: Leveraging University Websites for Digital Empowerment in the Post-COVID-19 Era.

In an era of global interdependence, universities play a crucial role in promoting social responsibility and sustainable development. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities emphasizes the empowerment of individuals with disabilities, a key aspect of inclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the necessity of digital platforms to ensure equitable opportunities, particularly for those with disabilities. It highlighted challenges in transitioning to remote operations and stressed the importance of accessible digital tools in maintaining inclusivity during disruptions. This study investigates how university websites promote social responsibility and empower individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US. It also examines how these websites foster inclusivity, advocate for disability rights, and contribute to societal change. Using a qualitative case study design, the study evaluated university websites focusing on accessibility services, inclusive policies, and academic accommodations. Qualitative content and thematic analyses identified recurring themes and variations. The findings reveal diverse strategies in empowerment initiatives, website maintenance practices, community engagement approaches, the accessibility of support services, and the presentation of success stories. Despite differences among websites, this study underscores their significance in empowering individuals with disabilities. Recommendations aim to guide universities worldwide in enhancing their digital platforms, ensuring inclusivity, especially during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods for Adaptive Transformation of Content in Hypertext Format on Corporate TV and Information Kiosks of Educational Institutions

Purpose of the study: to consider and implement in practice a system for displaying content on screens of different resolutions and orientations in relation to an educational institution, using both a pure Smart TV (built-in browser of modern TV) and a player connected to Digital Signage screens. In system engineering, the main emphasis (and, as a result, the key task) is on the absence of duplication of content for different types of output screens (including interactive touchscreen kiosks), which is especially important because the implemented system will be built on free, open-source technologies and integrated into the current university website, which no other proprietary Digital Signage software system can offer.Materials and methods: the study uses different methods of transformation and output of content, but adaptation methods based on cascading style sheets (CSS) are mainly used. The experience of foreign programmers working with adaptive layouts for the web and operating their own blogs was studied (in the “Reference” section). Compromise methods for displaying graphic images and video materials are considered and proposed based on the experience gained during testing of the prototype system.Results: development of a system for displaying content on multi-format screens, requiring minimal subsequent support and intervention from the administrator responsible for filling it with content. An analysis of some potential solutions and their compatibility was carried out, taking into account browser support for CSS3 and HTML5 standards, and working solutions were selected that can be used in the design of individual templates for displaying content in hypertext format and CSS designs (rules) that work for the purpose of the study. The article compares approaches to designing adaptive templates for displaying web content in HTML (hypertext) format. The basic principles are considered under which content intended primarily for a university website can, without a third-party administrator (and also, in some cases, with minimal intervention) be displayed on corporate TV and touchscreen kiosks of universities thanks to the use of cascading style sheets (CSS) and relative units of measurement (vh, vw, vmin, vmax) and tags introduced in HTML5. The article also discusses how to level out the nuances associated with different resolutions of graphic images and screen orientation.Conclusion: the final paragraphs of the article conclude on the nuances of the functioning of the developed system, the effectiveness of which directly depends on methods of implementation and technologies used, chosen and discussed in the article. The implementation of the system will increase the awareness of students of an educational institution about events (announced or conducted), and will allow the system administrator to increase work efficiency by publishing and administering content only in “one window” (for example, on the university website), and the developed output template and/or CSS rules will display it on the internal screens, maintaining readability and perception of information. The developed and tested methods can be used by programmers, working in educational institutions.

The Challenges of Anticorruption Education in Universities

This study aims to describe about anti-corruption education in the learning curriculum of 2 undergraduate accounting study programs that are accredited A or Excellent at 2 universities in Central Java. This study uses descriptive analysis by taking research data from the official university website. The results of the study show that the two study programs consider anti-corruption education to be important in teaching students and needs to be integrated into the curriculum through compulsory courses, general activities such as seminars, and training to strengthen student soft skills. On the website, several matters related to anti-corruption education have been published, such as the vision and mission, curriculum, and news about general anti-corruption activities. The challenge going forward in the implementation of anti-corruption education lies in the integration of anti-corruption values into students, the specifications of courses that discuss anti-corruption education, and moral education in facing the 4.0 industrial revolution era to produce graduates with high integrity.

АНАЛИЗ ВОВЛЕЧЁННОСТИ ОБРАЗОВА-ТЕЛЬНЫХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ СФО В ПРОЦЕСС ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ФИНАНСОВОЙ ГРАМОТНОСТИ

The question of leveling up the financial lit-eracy of the population is attracting increas-ing attention from economic institutions of the state. In recent years, the government has actively supported initiatives to develop financial literacy, recognizing the importance of this aspect for the economic development of the country. Higher education institutions play an important role in improving the finan-cial literacy of the population. However, the degree of their involvement in this process may vary. Some universities are actively introducing educational programs on financial literacy into the educational process, conducting seminars, lectures and master classes for students and the general public. Other schools may pay less attention to this topic or may not have specialized financial literacy courses. This article is devoted to the analysis of the involvement of educational organizations in the process of improving financial literacy. To assess the current level of involvement, monitoring of the websites of universities in the Siberian Federal District was carried out, since the level of financial literacy of residents of this territory can be considered as a problematic link that requires additional attention and effort on the part of educational institutions, government bodies and public organizations to increase the awareness and skills of the population in the field finance. The results of the study made it possible to assess the involvement of higher education institutions in the Siberian Federal District in the process of increasing the financial literacy of the population, identify the main problem areas in this area, and offer recommendations for increasing the degree of participation of educational organizations in increasing the level of financial literacy of the population.

The Effect of University News Production Practices in Large Sports Events - A Study of Zhejiang Gongshang University's Coverage of the Hangzhou Asian Games from User/Producer Perspective

The Hangzhou Asian Games, a key international sports event in 2023, provides China with an opportunity to showcase its global standing, following the Beijing Olympic Games and Shanghai World Expo. Zhejiang Gongshang University's Culture and Sports Centre serves as the handball competition venue, with about 1,200 teachers and volunteers engaged across various Asian Games sites. Despite this, the university's media impact falls short compared to peers in Hangzhou with Asian Games venues. This research explores the news production practices of universities during large-scale international sports events, focusing on improving Zhejiang Gongshang University's media coverage and influence. Utilizing in-depth interviews and The Uses and Gratifications theory, the study analyzes news production related to the Asian Games on the university's official website, social media, and newspapers. Interviews include both producers and audiences of this news.Findings indicate a disconnect between media reports and the diverse needs of media users, with news production primarily driven by informational and promotional objectives. Recommendations include diversifying themes and forms of media coverage, enhancing creativity and interactivity, adopting a proactive and strategic approach to media communication, and leveraging new media platforms for more engaging content.

WAR IN UKRAINE: A PUSH FOR RESHAPING GERMAN SLAVIC STUDIES

The article examines the transformative impact of the war in Ukraine on Slavic studies in the German academic environment. German universities, traditionally focused on Russian studies, have identified an urgent need to reassess both educational programs and approaches to teaching, as well as their own perspective on the development of Slavic studies. Scoping meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars held in the German academic environment over the past two years are intended to update and systematize the achievements of German Slavic studies and outline new perspectives for its development. The aim of the research is to outline the main aspects that are identified as priorities for the development of Slavic studies in the academic environment of Germany and to trace the changes in the development of Slavic studies reflected in open information platforms, particularly university websites. In addition, special emphasis is made on the changes that have affected Ukrainian studies after the full-scale invasion. During joint meetings, German scholars identified significant limitations in the functioning of Slavic studies and difficulties with representation of all (or almost all) branches of Slavic studies in Slavic departments. Analyzing the information provided on university websites, it can be concluded that Russian studies dominate: the majority of universities offer the study of the Russian language in courses offered by Language Centers (95.7%), almost all educational programs for Slavic studies are aimed at preparing specialists on Russian studies (96.7%), and finally, students choose Russian as a pedagogical component, allowing them to qualify as teachers (88.7%). Polish and Czech are also represented in universities, but to a much lesser extent: as language courses: 36.2% – Polish, 17.2% – Czech; within educational programs: 90% – Polish and 70% – Czech; for teacher qualification: 16.7% – Polish, 10% – Czech. The Ukrainian language was insufficiently represented both as a language to be studied in courses (1.7%) and as a language that could be studied as a first/main language – 2 universities (Greifswald, Munich). Ukrainian language was not offered and is not offered for teacher qualification: in primary and secondary education institutions (schools, gymnasiums) Ukrainian language is impossible to study neither as a language of origin nor as a foreign language, although some initiatives exist. After the full-scale invasion, the situation has changed; Ukrainian language has been included in the proposals for study by 12 universities, in addition, there is an opportunity to learn not only Ukrainian language (at level B2 and above) but also literature and history within educational programs. However, German scholars still do not see the possibility of introducing Ukrainian as a component for teacher qualification, despite the extremely large number of Ukrainian children in German educational institutions. Instead, there is a proposal to develop an additional certification program for teachers of Russian to Polish, which also seems unrealistic. German scholars emphasize the need to expand their boundaries in order to offer “full Slavistics” in universities, but they highlight insufficient funding and the lack of interest among applicants in Slavic studies as major problems. Key words: Slavic studies in German universities, Ukrainian studies in German universities, Language Centers, degree programs in Slavic studies.

Optimizing Student Information Management: A Holistic Examination of Implementation Strategies

This study explores the implementation of a Student Information and Accounting System (SIAS) at Benguet State University with the aim of enhancing academic efficiency. A thorough analysis evaluates the impact of SIAS on educational processes, records management, and transaction processing, focusing on assessing its effectiveness in improving administrative and academic operations, streamlining student information management, and enhancing overall academic performance. The findings underscore the importance of transitioning to such a system to boost efficiency, reduce errors, and improve student services. Recommendations include integrating SIAS with the university's website, implementing security measures, and conducting regular evaluations to align the system with evolving institutional needs. This abstract underscore the significance of adopting an online Student Information System for improved management and service delivery at Benguet State University.

Международное медицинское образовательное пространство в условиях цифровой цивилизации

A modern university is a place where meanings are created. These meanings are transmitted primarily through the uni-versity's website, through social networks, where the university is represented. To put it in marketing terms, it is through digital re-sources that the university is looking for clients-students. And this is where educational, scientific, and commercial interests intersect, which makes it fundamentally important to universalize ethical requirements for all participants in this process. At the same time, digi-tal transformation is becoming an objective necessity for the development of education and the formation of a client base for the future, as well as for maintaining contacts with students' parents and graduates. And it is those universities that get involved in this process faster and better that will benefit. The university's website is the main resource where its meanings are broadcast and moral stories are objectified. Aim: to clarify the concept of digitalization of medical education as an international phenomenon regulated by general ethi-cal and social requirements. To date, there is no universally accepted definition of such a concept as digitalization of medical education, since this term is a rather complex multifaceted phenomenon.We are considering medical education, the possibility of obtaining it using digital technologies, analyzing the volume of built-in digital education, its feasibility and relevance. The website is the main resource of the university in terms of marketing, information, education and regulatory regulation of the entire learning process. Special requirements are imposed on its form and content in the situ-ation of teaching medical students in a foreign language environment.

FOSTERING KEY VALUES OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AT POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Academic integrity serves as the cornerstone of an individual's moral character and their approach to scholarly endeavors. It reflects the moral values that students bring with them to higher education institutions, aiming to enhance and refine them throughout their academic journey and beyond. This article aims to explore the principles underlying the development of academic integrity among teachers, lecturers, and its implementation in the scholarly and educational activities of higher education institutions. Lecturers serve as the primary examples of academic integrity for students. Their commitment to ethical standards, honesty, and openness in discussing ethical issues can influence students and serve as a model for their behavior. At Poltava State Medical University (PSMU), a repository has been established as a platform for showcasing teachers' scientific achievements, publications, research, and other academic accomplishments. Additionally, a bioethics commission oversees adherence to data collection and processing rules, animal experimentation, and the use of new technologies, fostering a conducive atmosphere in line with the ethical standards of academic integrity at PSMU. The patent department at PSMU oversees research ethics, citation rules, and plagiarism prevention, providing educational support, consultation, and assistance in developing intellectual property standards. The university's website offers online resources that encourage teachers to take greater responsibility for their actions and achievements. By making achievements publicly accessible, PSMU promotes adherence to ethical and quality standards among faculty members. Thus, fostering a virtuous academic environment requires a comprehensive approach that includes proper regulatory and legal frameworks, as well as organizational and preventive-educational measures. Establishing an educational environment based on academic integrity for future professionals enables high-quality outcomes, thereby shaping competitive specialists in the global market of social services.

Comparative Comparison of the Curriculum of the Master's Degree in Emergency Nursing in Iran and Monash University in Australia

Introduction: Training emergency nurses plays a significant role in caring for critically ill patients. The comparison of emergency nursing curricula in Iran with those in prestigious universities is one of the ways to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each curriculum. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the Master's degree curriculum in emergency nursing in Iran and Monash University in Australia. Methods: The current study is a comparative review that was conducted in 2024. First, Monash University was selected as a top-ranked institution based on the Quacquarelli Symonds rankings of nursing schools worldwide. Afterward, the required information was collected from the Monash University website, the Master of Emergency Nursing program, the curriculum file, and field information. The collected data were compared using the Bereday model, which includes 4 stages: description, interpretation, juxtaposition, and comparison. Results: The Master's program in emergency nursing in Iran and Monash University of Australia showed many similarities in content, general structure, and the role of graduates. However, there were some differences in the procedure of accepting students and educational units, philosophy, mission, and vision. One of the strengths of Iran's curriculum was the presence of general courses, whereas Monash University stood out for the prerequisite of English language proficiency for admission. There were no work experience requirements in either curriculum; nevertheless, a valid bachelor's degree was required. At Monash, there have been significant improvements by using new teaching techniques, such as simulation training. However, regular updates and reviews of the curriculum in Iran remain necessary. Conclusion: The present study can be one of the appropriate guides for policymakers in the field of nursing education in order to improve the quality and development of nurses' skills. It is recommended that policymakers incorporate new and important courses into the curriculum to promote clinical nursing skills.

Care-experienced students and equity support provision: an investigation of Australian university websites

ABSTRACT This paper investigates the presence of support information on university websites, with a specific focus on care-experienced young people. Engaging with extant research about the university and college choice process as it involves marketing of higher education internet sites, the paper is based on a national scan of equity support provision on Australian university websites. This paper posits that there is an extra element in the ‘phased decision-making’ for people with additional needs in universities that is yet to be recognised by higher education institutions in Australia. The website scan and analysis found significant gaps in essential information for care-experienced young people and highlights that current practices on institutional websites concentrate on marketing. The lack of information for applicants with additional needs arguably deepens disadvantage and the marketised nature of higher education information contradicts the tertiary goals of equitability of access.

Nurse educators' knowledge and opinions about the "One Health" approach.

This study was conducted to reveal the knowledge and opinions of Turkish nurse educators about the One Health approach. One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach working at local, regional, national, and global levels to achieve optimal health (and well-being) outcomes recognizing the interconnections between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. Despite nurses' unique position to address inequities in health care for all people around the world, the concept of One Health is a relatively new concept in nursing. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study involving a total of 272 nurse educators from various universities in Turkey. The email addresses of nurse educators were obtained from university websites, and the questionnaire form (created using the survey tool Google Forms) was then sent to them. Open-ended questions underwent content analysis, while multiple-choice questions were analyzed in terms of numbers and percentages. Eighty-two percent of nurse educators had never heard of or encountered the One Health approach before. Ninety-six percent of nurse educators think that the One Health approach should be included in nursing education. Nurse educators asserted that nursing should be included as a discipline in the One Health approach due to its relationship with the environment, health prevention and promotion, and its close contact with society. The results of this study underscore the necessity of enhancing One Health knowledge among nursing educators. It is particularly significant that the majority of nurse educators had not previously encountered or been aware of the One Health approach, highlighting an important gap in awareness and understanding. Nursing, silent in the realm of One Health, should integrate this approach, which encompasses human, animal, and environmental health, into nursing education, research, and practice. It is time for action to incorporate One Health into both undergraduate and graduate nursing education programs, conducting research in this area, and fostering collaborations.

Innovations, Best Practices, and Distinctiveness in Higher Education Administration – A Case of Srinivas University

Purpose: Research in "Innovations, Best Practices, and Distinctiveness in Higher Education Administration" through case studies of universities aims to identify novel approaches, successful strategies, and unique initiatives implemented by higher education institutions. By analyzing these case studies, researchers can uncover innovative practices that contribute to institutional excellence and effectiveness in administration. Ultimately, the research seeks to disseminate valuable insights and lessons learned to improve higher education administration and foster continuous improvement across universities. Methodology: Exploratory research methodology is used where required information are collected through keyword-based search using Srinivas University website, Google search engine, Google scholar search engine, and AI-driven GPT MLM search engines. Analysis & Interpretation: Ther information collected from relevant sources are analysed, compared, evaluated, and interpreted using various frameworks. This includes innovations and best practices in infrastructure administration, Innovations and best practices in Library Administration, Innovations and best practices in Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure, Innovations and best practices in Alumni Engagement, Innovations in Vison and Leadership, Innovations in the development of Institutional Strategic Plan, Innovations in Effectiveness of Administration, Innovations in Faculty Empowerment Strategies, Innovations in Financial Management and Resource Mobilization, and Innovations, best practices, and institutional distinctiveness in Internal Quality Assurance System. Originality/Value addition: Based on the analysis some Suggestions on Innovations, Best Practices and Distinctiveness in Administrative related Activities are provided. By implementing the suggestions systematically, the university can realise its dream to become one among many world-class universities. Type of Paper: Case study based scholarly research analysis

Review of Fotiadou (2022): The Language of Employability: A Corpus-Based Analysis of UK University Websites

Review of Fotiadou (2022): The Language of Employability: A Corpus-Based Analysis of UK University Websites

Assessing usability of University websites in meeting the expectations of students: a survey of literature

University websites are gateways to display resources offered by an institution (Mentes, 2012). As such first impression, attractiveness, controllability, helpfulness, efficiency and learnability as defined by Website analysis and measurement inventory (WAMMI) (Jabar et al., 2013) is critical in the design of websites. Unfortunately, most Universities Websites design are often driven by technology, organizational structure, or institution's objectives, rather than by its usability from the perspective of students (Undu & Akuma, 2018). This reduces chances of converting a prospective student into a current student after failing to get inquiries into enrollment opportunities in the university. To increase the usability of University websites it is necessary to increase the visibility and accessibility of all website related content. This result into the need of evaluating university websites a process that is very vague and a times usually unknown to most developers, which adversely then impacts the student experience when visiting such websites. To address this problem, standard usability metrics need to be considered to examine the university websites to analyze whether these websites are able to meet the requirements of customer number one who is the student. These metrics comprise of ease of use (simplicity), design (layout), navigation, organization, communication and content. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used by different researchers to evaluate processes involved by analyzing questionnaires responded to by students after browsing several university websites. In addition, various technological innovations aimed at increasing and improving the web presence were used which involved re-designing of websites using the latest state of the art technologies so as to improve its usability as well as use of automated tools like Web Accessibility checker, HERA and WAVE. After reviewing different literature a valuable insight on key Usability, attributes for websites are noted to be of essence in designing website to meet students’ expectations.

Campus Automation Using Cloud Computing

The project, we propose is “Campus automation”, which is considered a website for a college, the main aim of this project is to change college website content dynamically online and provide a user interface application. The above aim can be established by creating a layout Structural module and each module may have a sub-module. This will provide information about the college campus in which staff, students, and HOD can access this information and will be familiar with the college campus. When campus automation technology is integrated with popular web services it can be utilized securely by an even larger audience. By leveraging the power of cloud computing, the system offers scalability, reliability, and accessibility. It allows users to access the platform from anywhere, at any time, using a web browser, thereby facilitating seamless collaboration and communication among stakeholders. Overall, the proposed Campus Automation System aims to modernize campus management processes, streamline administrative tasks, improve communication, and enhance the overall efficiency of educational institutions. By harnessing the capabilities of cloud computing and the MERN stack, the system promises to deliver a robust, scalable, and user-friendly solution tailored to the needs of modern educational institutions. Key Words: Campus automation, cloud computing, MERN stack, web services

Websites Optimization Metrics: A Systematic Literature Review

Websites play an important role in government, educational and commercial organizations. In the field of education, using websites of universities has been increased and because of that it has been importance to ensure that the universities have an effective websites. Various metrics have been used to evaluate the performance of websites. All these metrics affect the performance and quality of website . This paper presented a systematic literature review SLR to get an overview about the current studies of distinct criteria for performance evaluating the websites and each criteria is explored briefly to give the basic idea behind it. In general, the paper’s objective is to give an up-to-date introduction and short review of these criteria . A Systematic literature review is implemented according to the guidelines of performing a SLR in software engineering. The study was based on a comprehensive set of papers gathered from the online libraries published within time span 2010 to 2022 . The results from this SLR include information about the criteria for evaluating the performance of the multi-level web according to previous research, which was divided into applicable sub-criteria, and then the latter was divided into measurable indicators. within a specific period that can help researchers in this field through providing an overview of the current researches in this area. Furthermore, it may serve as a first step towards a great explanation of the topic with the help of SLR

Communication on the university library websites and students’ scientific information-seeking during the Covid-19 outbreak: A comparison of four Asian countries

Communication on the university library websites and students’ scientific information-seeking during the Covid-19 outbreak: A comparison of four Asian countries

REFINEMENT OF COLLEGE WEBSITE - GCOEC

This research paper presents a comprehensive examination of strategies employed to optimize college website infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on the implementation of personalized databases and the enhancement of user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design. Through the utilization of the MERN stack— renowned for its scalability, flexibility, and real-time data processing capabilities—we embarked on a meticulous journey to fortify website security, streamline operations, and elevate user engagement metrics.The research delves into the challenges encountered during the development process, ranging from security vulnerabilities inherent in web applications to scalability concerns amidst increasing server traffic. Through a systematic approach,vulnerabilities were identified, analyzed, and subsequently mitigated, ensuring the robustness andintegrity of the website's security framework. Simultaneously, personalized databases were meticulously crafted for students, teachers, and administrators, facilitating streamlined access to pertinent information and services tailored to individual roles and preferences. Furthermore, significant attention was devoted to enhancing the website's UI/UX design, with the objective of fostering intuitive navigation, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal. By integrating interactive elements, optimizing page load times, and implementing responsive design principles, user satisfaction metrics were notably enhanced, culminating in a more immersive and rewarding digital experience for all stakeholders.The outcomes of this research underscore the tangible benefits derived from the optimization Keywords - Personalized databases,User interface(UI), User experience(UX) design, MERN stack, Real-time data processing.