University Efforts Research Articles

Cyberbullying: An Analytical Study of its Psychological and Social Effects on Female Students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

The aim of this study is to identify the reality of cyberbullying among female students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in order to recognize the phenomenon in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its most common types, negative effects, and the university's efforts in this regard. The study relied on a quantitative descriptive approach to process the primary data through a questionnaire distributed to 67 students from various specialties. The data analysis revealed a number of results, the most important of which was that the level of exposure of female students to cyberbullying was moderate, with an average of about 2.58, and the most prominent forms were mockery and defamation. Without severe negative effects, according to the sample individuals, the average was about 2.93, and it manifested in isolation, increased sleep hours, and loss of confidence. The positive role of university management in confronting bullying through student activities was also evident, with an average of about 4.41. The study emphasized the importance of respecting university laws, values, and behaviors, raising the awareness of female students about the consequences of cyberbullying while maintaining personal secrets, and directing students on how to make the best use of modern technologies.

Sosialisasi Mahasiswa Baru Universitas PGRI Palembang di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir Palembang

Socialization is a general concept which is defined as a process in which we learn to interact with other people, how to act, think and feel, all of which are important in producing effective social participation. This socialization was carried out as a form of the university's efforts to provide information regarding the acceptance of new students. The method used in this community service activity is providing socialization and promotion of all admission routes and study programs at PGRI Palembang University. In this socialization program, information is also provided regarding the new rules for accepting new students through the report card and written selectionroute. in 2024. With this activity, it is hoped that it will be useful for high school students in South Sumatra to be able to choose a major that suits their talents and interests. Apart from socialization activities, introducing the PGRI Palembang University Campus to high school and vocational school students in Ogan Regency Komering Ilir Palembang in this activity also socialized all majors, both undergraduate and postgraduate, for teachers who taught at the high school. As one university, PGRI Palembang University also holds socialization for new student admissions every year.

Strategic Public Relations Communication in Higher Education: The Case of Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang

This study examines Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang's public relations (PR) communication strategies in establishing relationships with press agencies. The research highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by the university's PR department in navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Utilizing a qualitative approach and case study methodology, the study explores the university's cooperative efforts with mass media outlets, focusing on internal and external stakeholders. Key findings indicate that effective PR strategies involve strategic communication, media engagement, and proactive crisis management. The study also identifies inhibiting factors, such as interest conflicts and coordination issues, alongside supportive factors like robust Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and collaborative media partnerships. These insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the PR practices at Raden Fatah State Islamic University and offer actionable recommendations for enhancing institutional communication strategies.

(Re)imagining giving societies: The case study of Moravian University

In this paper, the authors describe Moravian University's efforts to create and enhance several giving societies over the past three years. The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to reach out to the university's supporters with new ideas to engage and cultivate them in novel ways. For the three newly created giving societies — for families, women and lifetime giving — the authors provide the underlying reasoning for their creation, how they were named and built and how members are recruited and stewarded. The reasons for enhancing two existing societies — for leadership giving and planned giving — is also described, with specific details provided on the changes and how they were implemented. The authors offer several key takeaways from their experience, from conducting research and finding a champion to using institutional history or points of pride and being patient.

Differences in Profile and Personal Learning of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Participants in Utilizing Open Educational Resources (OER) and Parenting Programs

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) at the Indonesian Open University are independent learning tools that provide the opportunity to introduce the University to the wider community by providing quality knowledge for free. This research aims to describe the Indonesian Open University's efforts to provide solutions to limited access and quality of education by providing various free courses to the wider community through MOOCs which are open and can be attended by an unlimited number of participants. This survey study uses a modified Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) questionnaire, adapted to the profile of the community as participants and the characteristics of the Open University (UT') MOOCs program. In 2023, UT offers 23 MOOC titles, but this research limited it to only two MOOCs, Open Educational Resources (OER) with 56 participants and Parenting with 73 participants (129 teachers and parents of early childhood). This research revealed two MOOCs in real life which were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test to see whether there were differences in the answers between respondents who took part in the OER MOOCS and the answers of respondents who took part in the MOOCS parenting program. Apart from that, UT's MOOCs currently still use Indonesian considering that currently they are specifically for Indonesian people. UT MOOCs were developed using an open-source platform (Moodle) considering that previously lecturers and tutors had used similar platforms for their formal courses.
 Keywords: self-directed learning, Massive Open Online Courses, parenting program, early childhood

Sustainable Campus Through Organic Waste Management Program Implementation

Implementing an organic waste management program is a crucial step in realizing a sustainable campus. Organic waste management such as yard waste management program in Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, is crucial to maintaining a sustainable environment. The university's efforts to implement sustainable waste management practices, such as recycling and create an alternative energy sources like biodigester, have significantly reduced the amount of waste sent to landfills and creates valuable resources such as heat and liquid organic fertilizer. The application of liquid organic fertilizer from a biodigester on the university's green house resulted in an increased Pakcoy growth parameters and productions. By using liquid organic fertilizer from a biodigester is a sustainable and effective way to fertilize green areas at Sam Ratulangi University. By implementing this practice, the university can reduce waste and support healthy plant growth while also promoting environmental stewardship.

Blending Naqli And Aqli Elements In Internship Programs

The integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge constitutes one of the core missions of Islamic Science University Malaysia (USIM), aimed at cultivating competent graduates who have emerged from the Islamic Studies High School education system. This program spans four years of study, encompassing seven semesters of classroom-oriented learning and a final semester dedicated to industrial training in order to successfully fulfill the curriculum. The primary objective of this article is to present the outcomes derived from the university's efforts concerning the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge. For this purpose, two students were selected and dispatched to overseas locations (Sydney, Australia, and Beijing, China) to delve into and comprehend the nuances of the Integration concept, which had been cultivated throughout their time on campus. The insight garnered from these experiences forms the basis of this article, as documented in the students' Industrial Training reports. The findings of this study reveal that the application of the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge extends beyond the confines of the tasks typically assigned to Muslim interns.

PkM Kesehatan Reproduksi Perempuan Dalam Perspektif Ekonomi

Health and productivity are equally important and interconnected. Health is a primary asset. Without good health, achieving productivity becomes challenging. During the peak of the pandemic, funds were redirected from women's and girls' health to other life-saving services. There was also a lack of awareness and general prioritization. This led to a significant funding gap in women's healthcare. Furthermore, the lack of funding for women's health research means that specific challenges or diseases affecting women and girls remain unaddressed. They contribute economically and enrich their nation's wealth. Additionally, they play a crucial role in fostering intergenerational progress, thereby creating more opportunities for their children. An economy that neglects women and girls will widen the gender parity gap. Prioritizing the health of women and girls is a crucial path to building a healthier economy, society, and community. Identifying the issue, aiming to understand why women lack understanding regarding reproductive health issues linked to the post-pandemic economic perspective, is an effort to prioritize health, especially reproductive health. The implementation of Community Service Program (PKM) is carried out through an online webinar via Zoom Meeting link and YouTube on Saturday, February 25, 2023. This activity is in the form of a planned training in partnership with the Cipayung sub-district as part of the university's development efforts, involving an Obstetrician-Gynecologist doctor. The target audience includes lecturers, students, and the general public from all over Indonesia, with a total of 238 participants, including professors, students, nurses, midwives, and the public. Participants comprehend the provided material, engage in discussions, and pose questions about women's reproductive health from an economic perspective.Keywords: Community Service Program (PKM), Reproductive Health, Economy, Women.

Analysis entrepreneurial literacy and entrepreneurial leadership to entrepreneurial intention of students in Bandung city

Entrepreneurial literacy is one of the university's efforts in providing entrepreneurship education for youth. One of the goals is to increase understanding and create new entrepreneurs at the university levels. The Universities are not only improving the Entrepreneurial Literacy, but they also have to strengthen their student entrepreneurial leadership to be able to born young entrepreneurs who are more vision and have clear entrepreneurial intentions in running their business. The problem of this study is to determine the effect of Entrepreneurial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Leadership on the Entrepreneurial Intentions of students who take entrepreneurship courses at a university in Bandung City. The research method used quantitative research with the independent variables that are Entrepreneurial Literacy (X1) and Entrepreneurial Leadership (X2) meanwhile the dependent variable is Entrepreneurial Intention (Y). This research was conducted at a university in Bandung and took 267 samples of university students in Bandung using purposive sampling methods. The analysis technique in this study is multiple linear regression. The results of this study concluded that the Entrepreneurial Literacy, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Entrepreneurial Intention of students in the university were considered good. Partially and simultaneously, Entrepreneurial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Leadership have a significant effect on Entrepreneurial Intention.

Identification of Best Practices of Higher Education Leadership in Shaping Student Character following Islamic Guidance

The study aimed to highlight best practices that showcased effective higher education leadership in character development at the university, substantiating these practices with compelling evidence rooted in Islamic principles. In pursuing this objective, a mixed-method approach was employed in the past. Qualitative data was collected through interviews and document analysis, while surveys and questionnaires provided quantitative insights. The study also reviewed relevant literature to contextualize Fatmawati University's character development efforts. The findings from this past study were illuminating. Fatmawati University effectively integrated Islamic ethics and morality into its academic curriculum through courses like "Islamic Ethics and Morality" and "Islamic Principles of Justice." The academic community actively engaged in charitable initiatives, reinforcing compassion and ethical conduct. Inclusivity was promoted through interfaith dialogues and cultural exchange events, fostering tolerance and understanding among students. Additionally, service learning, ethical discussions, and mentorship programs emphasized character development. The university's interdisciplinary approach, integrating Islamic studies across various academic disciplines, facilitated a holistic understanding of character development within Islamic ethics. In summary, Fatmawati University's past best practices in higher education leadership for character development underscored its commitment to Islamic principles, enriching students' character while promoting academic excellence and moral values. Keywords: Islamic Ethics, Character Development, Education Leadership

Stability analysis of smart grid management system on campus building

Medan Area University is one of the private universities in North Sumatra that is also involved in the development of renewable energy technology. This technological development has initiated the University's efforts to develop an electrical system by developing a smart grid system in order to reduce the University's operational costs. However, in its realization, it has its own challenges, such as power flow stability and transient stability. Both problems can be analyzed using ETAP 12.6 software. In one of the cases analyzed, the smart grid system can reduce the use of the active power of the transformer by 11 kW and a current of 19.7 Amp. Meanwhile, in the Indonesian State Electricity Company (PLN) off condition, the smart grid system has not been able to supply the load because the availability of renewable energy sources is not sufficient for the load requirement. As well as the results of the voltage and frequency analysis, the highest voltage is 376.4 Volts, the lowest is 375.9 Volts, which is still in the stable category of 380 Volt voltage deviation because it is not +5% and -10%, and the overall frequency of the cases discussed is consistent stable at nominal 50 Hz.

Sustainable development universities: key initiatives and impact on student awareness and engagement

Purpose: This paper aimed to examine what the most important initiatives and sustainable development goals are visible in the activities of sustainable development universities (SDUs), where sustainable development issues are considered a priority in the opinion of students from in total 10 countries around the world, and how this affects the awareness and involvement of students, the main stakeholders of SDUs. Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted among students at universities using the CAWI questionnaire in 2022. In the further part of the work, a statistical study was carried out using the non-parametric Pearson's Chi-square test for 2 × 2 tables and the PQStat 1.8 program from PQStat Software. Findings: The study showed that students positively perceive initiatives and sustainable development goals at universities and actively participate in them, especially at public universities. Moreover, research has shown that the university's efforts towards sustainable development increase students' awareness and involvement in sustainable development, contributing to creating a more sustainable future and "Society 5.0". Research limitations/implications: The study focused on the association between university initiatives and students' awareness and involvement, but it cannot establish a causal relationship. There might be other factors influencing students' engagement that were not explored in this research. Furthermore, the study primarily focuses on students, thereby excluding the perspectives and involvement levels of other stakeholders such as faculty, staff, and local communities. Understanding the views of these groups is critical for a more comprehensive assessment of SDUs' impact on sustainable development. Practical implications: The article can guide universities on what sustainable development activities students need and how universities can achieve sustainable development goals. Originality/value: The article fills the gap in the analysis of how the activities undertaken by sustainable development universities in the field of sustainable development affect the awareness and involvement of students. Keywords: managing sustainable development, sustainable development universities, CAWI survey, awareness. Category of the paper: research paper.

KOMUNIKASI STRATEGIK PUSAT ALUMNI UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA: STRATEGI KE ARAH HUBUNGAN TERHADAP KESETIAAN ALUMNI

Most alumni studies were studied with a theoretical background involving microeconomic strategies, charity contribution literature, management, marketing relations, marketing services, science education, and integrative approaches. Research in the field of communication strategy in determining alumni loyalty that is directly related to the field and theoretical communication is minimal. There is no empirical evidence from the point of view of strategic communication that proves the relationship between the university's efforts and alumni's contribution to the university. Some studies have suggested the application of customer relationship management in universities. Through customer relationship management, analysis of communication needs between the university, students, and alumni can be identified. Therefore, this paper aims to describe the communication strategy carried out by the University through the Alumni Center to establish good relations with the alumni. This study was carried out using a qualitative method which is interviews. An interview session was held with the Director of the Alumni Center, six former Directors, and an administrative officer who has served the Alumni Center for several years since its establishment. The results of the study found that various strategies have been carried out by the UUM Alumni Center that can be linked to communication strategies. These include the channel strategy, message strategy, branding strategy, collaboration strategy, and social marketing strategy. The results of this study contribute to strategic communication, considering that the fields of marketing management, economics, and educational science mostly pioneer the highlights of alumni research literature.

Academic Information System Management To Improve Service Quality To Students During The Covid-19 Pandemicat Universities In Jambi Province

Universities that have good academic service management quality standards are the goal in every university's efforts. In Jambi Province in particular, good management applied to a university is one of the important factors to improve the quality of service both for students, the community or for the university itself. Not a few universities whose academic service quality still does not meet the satisfaction threshold in the assessment, one of which is offline-based services that will usually hinder the delivery of existing information. UNAMA colleges (Universitas Stikom Dinamika Bangsa) and IAI Tebo in Jambi Province are universities where each delivery of academic information focuses on the use of computers and technology, both of these universities have implemented academic information system management, but each of these universities has advantages and disadvantages in the information system that is run, so a study is needed to be able to combine each of the advantages and disadvantages found in the two universities. By applying qualitative methods, it is hoped that it will provide useful research results,the focus of this research is directed at (1). Planning, (2). Implementation, (3). Evaluation (4). Solutions or follow-ups in improving the quality of academic services at universitiesusing Deming's cycle management theory. OnThis study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach and data collection by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation studies.so from the results of this study can conclude a more complete management information system that can be applied to other universities, especially those that are still offline.

Academic Information System Management to Improve Service Quality to Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic at Universities in Jambi Province

Higher education with standards and good academic service management quality is the goal of every university's efforts. In Jambi Province, in particular, good management applied to a university is one of the essential factors in improving the quality of service for students, the community, or the university itself. Not a few universities whose academic service quality still does not meet the satisfaction threshold in the assessment, one of which is offline-based services that will usually hinder the delivery of existing information. The universities of UNAMA (University of Stikom Dinamika Bangsa) and IAI Tebo in Jambi Province are universities whose every delivery of academic information focuses on computers and technology. The advantages and disadvantages of the information system that is run, it is necessary to conduct a study to combine each of the advantages and disadvantages of the two universities. By applying qualitative methods, it is hoped will provide helpful research results. The focus of this research is directed at (1). Planning, (2). Implementation, (3). Evaluation (4). Solutions or follow-ups in improving the quality of academic services at universities using the Deming cycle management theory. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach and data collection by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation studies, so it can be concluded that a complete management information system can be applied to other universities, especially those that are still offline.

Beyond HTTPS and the Cloud: Building a Safe and Secure Web Resource for DACA and Undocumented Students

In 2016 and 2017, after the election of Donald Trump, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was in danger of being suspended or revoked entirely. This left many Oregon State University students in legal limbo, impacting their success as students as well as their ability to pay for college. The Department of Homeland Security, especially the small department Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ballooned in influence with the new administration. Trump had made anti-immigration a cornerstone of his campaign and that did not slow down once he took office. Undocumented students were now staring down new legal and financial challenges that were well outside their (and university) control. The university needed to respond quickly to changes in immigration policy, aid students who were struggling, and have one central location for advisors and students to find resources.
 The Oregon State University (OSU) library got involved in the university's effort to help DACA and undocumented students. At the time, relevant resources were siloed across campus, so it was difficult for students to know what resources were available. Even advisors couldn't navigate the various systems. For example, on the OSU website, the Admissions page and Student Legal Services page both had relevant information, but they didn't refer back to one another. To help resolve this problem, the library offered to gather the resources distributed across campus for undocumented and DACA students.
 After the resources were collected, I was approached by one of the librarians on the project to develop a more permanent technical solution. I'm a website developer for the OSU Valley Library. Just like most smaller libraries, the Valley Library relies on third-party vendors for many services; however, my department also creates custom web solutions for the library. Because this project required special privacy and security provisions for this vulnerable student population, the library opted for a custom solution.

EDUCATIONAL DATA MINING AND DATA WAREHOUSE DESIGN USING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Business intelligence (BI) is basically a collection of programs, utilities and apps that allows you to analyze large quantities of data (Big Data). Every year, educational institutions deal with enormous amounts of Big Data. The use of business intelligence (BI) in these organizations is critical for improving processes and supporting decision-making. A Datawarehouse is the foundation of every BI project (DW). The scheme deliberations for implementing DW in any of the institutional setting are described in this article. Using educational data mining (EDM) methods, the DW shall be utilized in an information unearthing procedure to manage the statistics and facts for the study of vital accomplishment metrics. A knowledge management framework's main technical assets are a data warehouse (DW) and an enterprise architecture (EA) repository (KMF). The agenda further was created to provide order to the processes of knowledge generation, capture, transfer, and digitization. This handbook and the framework are two of the results of a private university's research effort. In addition, an illustrative example demonstrates picking of the finest technique in higher education. The stages for DW design are given in the case study. This research may help academics and practitioners who want to create a data warehouse to analyze data utilizing EDM methods.

Focused Assessment of Students' Perception of Online Education in the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a lot of challenges at the managerial level but not only; The entire academic community has experienced change in all its dimensions. The transition to online education involved an update that we did not expect in terms of improving digital skills, teaching methods and student acquisition, etc. How do students appreciate the university's efforts, what criticisms do they bring and what suggestions do they have? We conducted a quick survey of 101 students from four study programs in the field of sociohuman sciences and education. Students appreciate that the management of the university is student-centred, feeling concerned about access to online education and creating an assertive communication framework, but they feel assailed by work tasks and suggest the provision of counselling services. They expressed their preference for the hybrid version of the classes. The study had implications for drawing new working models and providing services that ensure a climate conducive to performance.

What Is The Effective Arabic Communication And Learning Model In Digital Learning During The Corona Crisis/ ما هو نموذج التواصل والتعلم العربي الفعال في التعلم الرقمي أثناء أزمة كورونا

Almost all countries in the world are helpless, and people are feared in the face of the Coronavirus, to the point that millions of schools are closed, and this impact may be more severe than the impact of the disease itself, economically and medically. This experience will be engraved in the memories of children and adults, especially teachers and students. This paper describes some hidden aspects, especially the positive ones from the pandemic. The subjects of this study were students and lecturers at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). By using this type of research descriptive case study. Data obtained from observations of the lecture process, student communication with lecturers, and the faculty or university are equipped with survey data to support it. The results showed that students and lecturers could adapt and commit to performance, improve electronic skills, flexibility in learning, and obtain information. In addition, the university's efforts have a positive impact on the development of distance education, the use of digital technology to increase student participation in online learning opportunities, develop faculty members, and help them reach their potential. The Deanship of Academic Development (DAD) organizes various academic development workshops, discussion forums, and symposiums involving international, national, and local experts. Also sponsors activities related to teaching, student learning, assessment, and curriculum. The staff is ready around the clock to help and solve technical problems. This makes it easier for lecturers to use programs and platforms to teach students through their accounts using university usernames and passwords (KFUPM), such as the Blackboard and Microsoft teams. Universities used electronic learning systems for teaching and exams before the Corona crisis, but the crisis made it develop faster. The course is achieved through online study, students choose Microsoft's form as the preferred system, and most students interact with lecturers after lectures. The majority see that the professor's style is attractive to students in online learning, lecturers are responsible for dealing with monotonous material, and students can have online discussions.

Pandemic Preparedness and Techno Stress among Faculty of DAIs in Covid-19

Amid COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan announced the closure of all public and private universities and Higher Education Institutes from mid of March 2020. The paper highlights the issues faced by the university faculty in terms of techno-stress due to a lack of pandemic preparedness. The data gathered for this research is qualitative using the exploratory methodology. The methods of the study are In-depth interviews and FGDs. Interview guide and FGD Checklist are tools employed to gather data from the faculty of sixteen Pakistani universities which is sorted thematically and illustrated through descriptive statistics. The findings of the study suggest that the global pandemic has seriously affected the higher education sector in Pakistan. The private universities and the heavily funded public universities have taken off in a bullish mode. However, the public sector universities are coping up in a bearish trend. The faculty's response also corresponds with the transition to online teaching. Besides the university's efforts to ease out learning through an online interface, the majority of the faculty is feeling overburdened with additional responsibilities about online teaching. The study highlights the gap between policymaking and the on-ground situation of the universities in terms of online readiness.