World-class Research Universities Research Articles

世界トップレベル研究大学を目指して

名古屋大学には，2000年に制定された学術憲章があり，大学のミッションが定められています。そこで1番に挙げられているのが，「創造的な研究活動によって真理を探究し，世界屈指の知的成果を生み出す」という研究の基本目標です。このミッションを果たしていくためには，世界

FORMATION OF THE GLOBAL MARKET OF HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES: COMPETITION OR COOPERATION

This paper presents an analysis of issues of contemporary processes related to global higher education dynamics. The paper is based on the analysis of research results of well-known researchers of global higher education reality, as well as on the author’s own research results within the Erasmus program. It states that new aspects of the mission of a university as an institution were added to such aspects as research, teaching and service, in accordance with social requirements. It also reveals that the concept of the world-class research university of the XXI century of Prof. P. Altbach and the model of the entrepreneurial university of Prof. B. Clark, which work in the conditions of growing competition between higher education, represent a new world higher education reality in the early XXI century. The paper reveals that the global market of higher education services has been established as an instrument of higher education changes. In this context, the traditional providers of educational services and the “new providers” compete for or complement the supply. The paper shows that the traditional providers of educational services are public and private universities. It emphasizes that University has become only one of the actors in the new “knowledge business” nowadays and discusses that recently we have witnessed the emergence of new types of higher education providers. The paper considers the emergence of new providers of higher education as indicators of the direction of higher education dynamics in the immediate future. These “new providers” include corporate universities, virtual universities and online courses, a certification system of competence in computer technology, commercial IT and media companies, networks of professional associations, national or international research networks, international conglomerates and consortia, and publishers, who are designing and delivering course materials, sometimes in partnership with universities. It is highlighted that to operate and develop in current higher education dynamics, universities should simultaneously compete, positioning themselves, and cooperate, overcoming obstacles by joint efforts with partners.
 Keywords: higher education; higher education dynamics; market of higher education services; internationalization; World-class research university; entrepreneurial university; corporate university; virtual university; mixed mode training called Hybrid; providers of educational services.

Challenges of Collective Inertia and Scarcity to Technological and Vocational Education Universities

The massification of higher education institutions in Taiwan, typically in universities of science and technology, creates competition for resources and currently threatens foreclosures in Taiwan’s higher education system. To answer this challenge amid global competition among universities, the Ministry of Education (MOE) implemented the World-Class Research University Project, creating the initiative for higher education institutions to quickly gain world-class status with the reasonable belief that strong global visibility would attract much needed international resources to supplement local ones. However, the race for global reputation has created highly stressful environments for faculty members to publish research papers in highly regarded international journals. In highlighting fundamental paradoxes of the system and the rationale behind them, this paper attempts to stimulate a much-needed reflection that might pave the way for rational and empirical efforts to transform higher education in Taiwan. This paper also reveals that the emphasis on speed-up achievement has overwhelmed the original academic missions of higher education and placed academics in a scarcity mindset with quantity drowning essence. The primary mechanism for keeping the current system is the collective inertia that limits academics from breaking out of the mould of habitual approaches. This paper discusses all sorts of findings, reported events, theoretical ideas, and inherent contradictions in relation to Taiwan universities in an attempt to frame the essential background on the problems in terms of scarcity mindset and inertial thinking. Finally, the paper provides some suggested solutions. The reflection in this paper may inspire faculty members in higher technological and vocational education programs to lead school administration and industry development with practical and updated knowledge. It is crucial to revitalising faculty members’ educational enthusiasm through building professional autonomy and self-efficacy.

Concentration of Human Capital in Research Universities as the Basis of Competitiveness of Education Systems and Its Reflection in Global University Rankings

This paper presents an approach to evaluating the role of research universities in national scientific and technological development. It includes an analysis of the level of human capital concentration in the world’s leading research universities and their contribution to the making of new scientific knowledge. It shows that over the recent decades, the governments of many countries have been putting a lot of effort into building national networks of competitive world-class research universities as part of academic excellence programmes. The focus is on the experience of France (COMUE), Germany (Excellence Strategy), Republic ofKorea (Brain Korea) and China (Double First World Class). The paper shows that the key global university rankings are based on a research university model, with changes in the ranking positions indicating national governments’ efforts to concentrate human capital in leading research universities. Evaluation of the economic efficiency of the Russell Group universities (the UK) serves to show the impact of the third mission of a university on national economy and society. Leading research universities are regarded as a basis for meeting the demands of their national economies for highly qualified staff, new scientific knowledge, technology and innovation, which are vital for speeding up the rate of scientific and technological as wellas social and economic development.

Building world class universities through innovative teaching governance

There is a growing interest in educational innovation in universities at a global level, as a tool designed to create strategic changes in order to improve quality. This study evaluates the global improvement in universities as a result of educational innovation governance, as a pillar of the so-called world-class research universities and as a tool for continuous improvement in higher education. The methodology has been designed by different educational innovation groups from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Universidad de Cádiz, and the International Project Management Association Spanish Board, and includes an analysis of 67 universities from 20 countries. The study is based on 32 universities in Spain, as well as 35 other international universities that carry out educational innovation activity. The results show that universities that have a more mature educational innovation governance in place, both in Spain as well as in other countries, are higher in the ranking of universities (Webometrics). These universities demonstrate a tendency to work on educational innovation projects, which are contributing to strategic changes that will permanently revitalise teaching, whilst also improving research and its links to society.

TOPICAL PROBLEMS OF TRANSFORMATION OF UNIVERSITIES INTO RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES

The purpose of the article is to identify topical problems of the transformation of universities into research universities based on the analysis of problems and prospects of universities of this category through a retrospective of their evolution. The article describes the general characteristics and criteria of the research university, the evolution of the format of the activities of universities. The article also examines the experience of foreign universities successfully moving towards world academic heights, the strategy of creating world-class research universities.

Psychosocial safety climate and burnout among academicians: the mediating role of work engagement

As Malaysian universities are moving towards world-class research universities, academicians are now more vulnerable to burnout. Hence, a literature review related to burnout is done on full-time academicians who have worked more than one year in Malaysian research universities, and psychosocial safety climate (PSC) is found useful in this context as it is a precursor to working conditions including job demands and in turn, burnout and work engagement through mediation pathway. This paper proposes a better job design by PSC through challenge job demands and hindrance job demands which could enhance the work engagement of academicians while minimizing their level of burnout. Hence, in-depth PSC context proposed for the rewarding job demands and reduce the burnout level of academicians via the mediation of work engagement. Therefore, PSC could offer a useful tool to help in the change of management practices of research universities and in turn academicians' health and well-being.

Progress towards a World-Class Research University status: The case of Nanjing Agricultural University

The concept of “world-class university” has been there for some time, and everyone wants a world-class university, and no country feels it can do without one. This battle to develop world-class universities lies not only in the gained status but also in the symbolic role of such universities. Universities exist mainly for research and dissemination of knowledge, which have become critical drivers of economic growth. For this reason, world-class research universities are recognized as central institutions in the 21st century economies. This recognition comes with pressure for universities to rethink their research activities and with the need to raise their research status to that of internationally accepted world-class universities. However, in order to attain the world-class research status, there is a need to sustain the efforts being put in place at both national and university levels. This study analyzed university data over nine years, from 2008 to 2016. It examined how Nanjing Agricultural University has strived to sustain its efforts towards attaining world-class research status. The results reveal that consistency and sustainability have resulted in excellence in research and increased research production. The conclusion is that the sustainability of the efforts significantly increases research production and excellence.

GLOBAL TRENDS AND COMPLEMENTARY EFFECTS OF THE WORLD CLASS RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

In this article modern trends and complementary effects of development of the world class research universities are analysed thoroughly; current problems and opportunities to ensure activation of development of the world class research universities in the context of the best European practice implementation are highlighted. Modern practice of universities international ranking with the development of appropriate quantitative and qualitative indicators of their educational and scientific activities has enabled the identification of quality references of development which are world class research universities. In these universities new horizons of human development are being opened up and imperatives for advancement of all universities around the world are being established. It is stated in SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) that the number of scientific organisations in different countries has increased by one third over the last ten years. Moreover, it is the research universities are represented in half of the scientific organisations. Research universities and scientific organisations of health care are the majority of world`s scientific organisations, namely it is three quarters of the total number. Half of Ukrainian scientific organisations presented in SIR 2019 are research universities, there is Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv among them that has the highest ratings. Consequently, tool of SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) made it possible to justify the conclusion about transformation of research universities into a dominant institute in the modern field of R&D. Comparative analysis of the world class research universities testified that research activity vector is oriented on solution of current global problems that forms international reference status of universities. The strengths of global leaders among world class research universities and their competitive advantages are manifested through comparative analysis of macro-economic indicators of TOP-100 research universities development quality. The analysis of global trends and complementary effects of world class research universities economic development makes it possible to justify the selection of important indicators of the development quality, such as: academic reputation; number of foreign students; structural relation between the number of students and the number of scientific and teaching staff; reputation among employers, quality improvement and increasing the citation rate of academic publications of university researchers; enlarged participation at international educational and scientific networks of other countries and continents. It is also noticed establishment of structural disproportions in the training of specialists with higher education in Ukraine and reorientation of applicants and students to world class universities against the background of a general decline in the number of applicants in the EU countries. Key words: research university, development of research university, world class university, the concept of rating of research universities, information society, global trends, complementary effects

Attendance Recognation by Using Smart Meter Based On IoT Study Case : FST UIN Jakarta

State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta as rapidly growing university toward world-class research university placed in the edge of Jakarta has academic information centre running by Pustipanda (The Center of Information Technology and Database). The acadmic information system (AIS) has been used for recording an academic activity in university for almost a decade, this information system has a functionality for detecting the lecturer attandancity, but the attendance system needs to be input by admin. In this research, the system to detect attendancity from lecturer is build and synchronize to universisty academic information system. Internet of Things, based on ITU-T 2015, some objects are able to transmit data among object by using Internet connection. It means by this technology the Internet used has been widely changed, from human to machine communication now also become machine-to-machine communications. By using this technology a small object or device is able to implement into electrical system to detect an activity occured in the room. Things implemented in the room are able to monitor which electronic device is active and motion of moving objects, also the position of objects. The communication connection between smart phones and acces point in the class room is also monitored in order to identify the lecturer identity.

The International Conference on Fisheries, Aquatic, and Environmental Sciences (ICFAES 2018)

Welcome Speech from ChairpersonExcellences, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,As chairman of the 1st International Conference on Fisheries, Aquatic and Environmental Science (ICFEAS) of Syiah Kuala University, It gives me great pleasure and honor to extend to you all a very warm welcome on behalf of the international conference committee. I wish to take this opportunity to welcome the participants from Thailand, Malaysia, China and Indonesia as the representative of the students, lecturers and researchers. I also wish to welcome our keynote speaker Ibu Prof. Siti Azizah and our invited speakers Prof. Sarawuth Chesoh, Bapak Wawan Ridwan, Dr. Pengfei Li and Dr. Safri Burhanuddin for coming to our campus. I hope, today’s event will serve as a catalyst for strengthening international cooperation on the transfer of knowledge. In addition, I am most thankful for the ceaseless efforts of staff members of Marine and Fisheries Faculty of Syiah Kuala University including Rector Prof. Samsul Rizal and Dean Prof. Muchlisin.It is gratifying to note that the agenda of the conference covers a wide range of very interesting items relating to the Fisheries especially those directly related to aspects of water and environmental sciences. We at Syiah Kuala University have continued to pursue the Three K’s Kejujuran, keikhlasan, kebersamaan, which in recent years have become common concern of prestigious universities: Honesty, Sincerity, and Togetherness. As has been widely publicized through press coverage, Unsyiah is going to be grown into a world-class research university and boldly innovating its system to become a global leader of higher education and Research and Development.List of Sponsor Logos, Advisory Board, Organizing Committee and International Scientific Committees are available in this pdf.

Determining the Priorities of the Development of EU Research Universities Based on the Analysis of Rating Indicators of World-Class Universities

Abstract The object of this research is the activity of 25 leading research universities in the world. One of the most problematic issues is the in-depth analysis of the ranking indicators of world-class research universities in order to identify the priorities for the development of research universities in the European Union. The following scientific methods were used in the research: generalizations, analysis, synthesis, graphical method, and also comparison method. The study is based on data on the global university rankings in QS World University Rankings 2018 and empirical data from publicly available sources provided by the research universities. The article also systematizes the scientific views of the leading scientists of Europe and the world on the course of development of research universities and analyses the experience of implementing joint scientific projects in the EU countries. The importance of international cooperation between research universities in the fields of academic mobility and scientific research is underlined due to the fact that the global challenges and prospects that the research universities in the European Union and the world are facing are transient and create a tough competitive environment. Strengthening their leadership potential and developing entrepreneurial thinking has been revealed as a modern trend in the development of research universities. The article characterizes the 25 best world-class research universities, and the factors which have enabled them to uncover their strengths and systematize the key areas of in-depth specialization. The contrasting differences between the analysed research universities are shown, as there are significant disparities in the total number of students, foreign students and staff of research universities, showing fundamentally different approaches to the organization of educational and research processes, even within a single country. This is due to the fact that the ratio of student per staff representative significantly affects the quality of education. The author proposes the key development priorities for research universities in the European Union, which consist in intensified work on: academic reputation; the number of foreign students; reputation of employers; improvement of the ratio of the number of students to the number of staff; improvement of quality and increase in the number of citations of scientific publications by university researchers; increasing the share of the university’s participation in international educational and scientific networks of other countries and continents.

Exploration of the role of business schools in the development of world-class research universities

The object of research is the activity of 25 leading business schools in the world, functioning in the structure of research universities and contributing to their comprehensive development. One of the most problematic places is the question of further studying and in-depth analysis of the role of business schools in shaping the competitive advantages of research universities in the global environment.In the course of the research, the rating indicators of QS Global MBA Rankings were used, which includes 232 world-class business schools. To analyze the best 25 business schools in the world, scientific methods were used: generalization, analysis, synthesis, graphical method, and a comparison method.It is determined that the spheres of influence of business schools on the development of research universities are focused on: obtaining a significant financial resource; updating of intellectual potential and maintenance of a high level of entrepreneurial activity of students. This is due to the fact that the ratio of higher education expenditures to research and development work in the EU and the world has tendencies of substantial underfunding.The differences in the TOP 25 business schools of research universities in the world are systematized, characterized by significantly different training costs and the timing of the full cycle of MBA programs.The main regularities, which consist in the revealed systemic character of the recruitment process in the business schools of research universities and the preparation of people with creative entrepreneurial thinking are identified. This has a number of features, in particular in:– differentiation of payment and offers of alternative sources;– application of the principle – training in the process of work;– focusing on the development of comprehensive competencies in leadership;– preparation for work in complex, unfavorable situations caused by instability, limited resources and time;– opportunities for additional training or practice in partner business schools in other countries or on other continents.Thanks to this, it is ensured that MBA students receive a key competence – an entrepreneurial type of thinking. Compared with similar known traditional models of development of research universities, this ensures the renewal of the scientific potential of research universities and provides opportunities for increasing competitiveness at the global level

On Academic Freedom and Elite Education in Historical Perspective: Medieval Christian Universities and Islamic Madrasas, Ottoman Palace Schools, French Grandes coles and 'Modern World Class Research Universities'

In this essay in comparative analysis five historically and culturally distinct cases of elite higher education are presented as imperfect realisations of the ideal of academic freedom – medieval universities, early Islamic madrasas, Ottoman palace schools, French grandes ecoles and “modern world class research universities”. Special attention is given to the complexities of the French system of higher education and research. It is seen as a bridge between older forms of elite higher education and the quest for international research excellence characterising the current age of mass higher education.

PEGASUS Industry Alliance: Graduates’ Opportunities and Technology Transfer

Universities and industry have been collaborating for over a century, especially in the aerospace field, but the rise of a global knowledge economy has intensified the need for strategic partnerships and improved interactions that go beyond the traditional funding of discrete research projects. World-class research universities are at the forefront of pioneering such partnerships. They are designed to run longer, invest more, look farther ahead and hone the competiveness of companies, universities and regions. In short, they transform the role of the research university, anchoring it as a vital centre of competence to help tackle social challenges and drive economic growth. But it’s a big leap. It requires each side to engage far beyond the conventional exchange of research for funding. When they work well, strategic partnerships merge the discovery-driven culture of the university with the innovation-driven environment of the company. But to become a successful challenge, each side must overcome the cultural and communications divide that tends to impair industry-university partnerships of all types and undercut their potential. PEGASUS Industry Alliance (PIA) is moving in-line with this track in the European framework of the aerospace disciplines and some experiences are presented in this paper, along with suggestions, actions and developments for the near future.

The methodological socialization of social science doctoral students in China and the USA

This qualitative study reports findings from a comparative analysis of the methodological socialization of doctoral students in the social sciences at two universities: one in China and one in the USA. Relying primarily on theories of organizational socialization, the study focuses on formal and informal processes students report as part of developing their methodological knowledge and skills toward the goal of successfully completing their dissertations. The primary goal is to generate insight potentially helpful to university reform efforts in China and the quest to build world-class research universities. As China further seeks to upgrade research capacity and quality at its leading research universities, it is likely that greater attention will need to be given to doctoral education.

Transforming into Global Universities

Effective and efficient strategy is central to university internationalization. This study focused on 50 top research universities worldwide to compare their international endeavors through in-depth analysis of their publicly stated international strategies. The study conducted a typological analysis of those world-class research universities at macro, meso and micro levels. The findings point to a set of generic strategies across the universities, as well as various specific strategies at individual universities. We provide a conceptual framework to describe, explain and evaluate university international strategies.

Kerala: Temples and World-Class Universities

A Hindu temple in the south Indian state of Kerala has located treasure work several billion dollars in its basement. This article proposes uses some of that money to build a world-class research university in Kerala to help boost its knowledge economy.

Building the world-class research universities: a case study of China

The purpose of this study is to analyze how China has strived to develop its world-class research universities and what are distinguishing characteristics of China’s efforts to form these universities for the last decades. This study begins with a review of literature and research questions. It then touches on the background and rationale of creating China’s world-class university. In the third section, it examines national policies and strategies of building China’s world-class research university since the mid-1990s. In the fourth section, based on national documentation and institutional strategies as well as major findings from the international survey of the Changing Academic Profession which was exercised in China in 2007, the study presents what has been achieved in the effort launched to create Chinese world-class research university and challenges facing China in this regard. The study concludes by arguing the following aspects: firstly, China has made an impressive progress of forming its world-class research university and national policies and strategies are effective; secondly, differing from the world-class research universities in the USA and the UK, the Chinese path to building a world-class research university is characterized with a top-down policy, accompanied by the growth in intensive funding from both national government and especially local authorities on few selected elite universities; and finally, the Chinese way is still receptive to Western influence and external international ranking systems or organizations; therefore, there is still a long way for China to become an internationally influential part of the higher education landscape.

Clusters and resilience: economic growth in Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire

Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire are two of the most important knowledge economies in the UK. Home to world class research universities and public and private research laboratories as well as a full range of business and professional services to support the development of the knowledge economy, they have been identified as exemplars of high technology local economies by both policy makers and academics (see for example, DTI, 2002; Garnsey and Lawton Smith, 1998). This paper draws on national datasets relating to economic issues such as new firm formation, sectoral composition and gross value added to review the continued development of these centres, before conclusions are drawn on the extent to which the presence of successful clusters (Spencer et al., 2010) influences outcomes for the local economy more generally, and how Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire have performed over the last ten years.