Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
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Academic integrity violations in higher education: a systematic literature review from 2013–2023
Md Sozon, Bee Chuan Sia, Wei Fong Pok, Omar Hamdan Mohammad AlkharabshehThis study aimed to review the different types of academic integrity violations reported in the literature between 2013 and 2023. Moreover, this study investigated the causes of…
Sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions: the stakeholder perspectives
Prakash ShresthaThis paper aims to assess the considerations for implementing sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions (HEIs).
A teaching-learning sequence to develop epistemic thinking in engineering students at master’s educational level
Esther Cascarosa Salillas, Carlos Sánchez-Azqueta, Cecilia Gimeno, C. AldeaThis research work had been a double objective, to help the students achieve the learning outcomes, scientific skills and on the other hand, to develop specific scientific…
Evaluation of AI content generation tools for verification of academic integrity in higher education
Muhammad Bilal Saqib, Saba ZiaThe notion of using a generative artificial intelligence (AI) engine for text composition has gained excessive popularity among students, educators and researchers, following the…
Causes of occupational stress and burnout amongst administrative staff in public universities: case of Pakistan
Shaista Noor, Ambreen Aslam, Filzah Md IsaThe primary aim of this study is to delve into the causes of occupational stress and burnout amongst administrative staff members in Pakistani universities. It does so by…
“Intellectual accidents in a critical perspective: the challenges of stuttering lecturers using digital technology in distance learning”
Silvia Rosa, Susila Bahri, Nilma Suryani, Luli Sari YustinaThis study investigates lecturers’ challenges in guiding students’ final scientific work online during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the impact of lecturers’ digital…
University-to-work success scale: adaptation and validation in newly graduates
Célia Sampaio, Maria do Céu Taveira, Joana Soares, Ana Daniela SilvaSuccess in the transition between the university and the labor market is an important indicator of the adaptation of newly graduates to the worker’s role in life. This study aims…
Predicting statistic anxiety by attitude toward statistics, statistics self-efficacy, achievement in statistics and academic procrastination among students of social sciences colleges
Hamzeh Dodeen, Siham AlharballehThis study aimed at identifying the prevalence of statistic anxiety among students in social sciences programs and analyzing the relationship between statistics anxiety and four…
Gender differences in the academic career: evidence from the accounting and finance departments
Ismail KalashThe aim of this research is to examine gender differences in the context of research productivity, research collaboration and academic promotion.
Research analytics capabilities (RAC) survey: development, validation and revision using the Rasch model
Katherine L. Robershaw, Min Xiao, Erin Wallett, Baron G. WolfThe research enterprise within higher education is becoming more competitive as funding agencies require more collaborative research projects, higher-level of accountability and…
Visualization of global research trends and future research directions of financial performance in higher education sector using bibliometric analysis
Mohamed Aghel, S.M.Ferdous Azam, Md Kassim Aza AzlinaThe purpose of this research is to undertake a bibliometric analysis of financial performance research in of higher education sector. The study examines papers over the last…
Portfolio-based assessment feedback and development of pedagogical skills among instructors and pre-service teachers
Jimmy Ezekiel Kihwele, Edward Noel Mwamakula, Raiza MtandiAssessment feedback is vital in identifying learning gaps, correcting misconceptions and adjusting teaching strategies. In many teacher training programs, instructors and…
Determinants of work readiness as a teacher for higher education students in industry revolution of 4.0
Wijang Sakitri, Kardoyo Kardoyo, Tusyanah Tusyanah, Khasan SetiajiThe Industrial Revolution 4.0 impacted education, notably during the COVID-19 outbreak. Teachers should be familiar with the dynamic teaching and learning of classroom and virtual…
TPACK based blended learning model to improve engineering graduate attributes – a case study with Kirkpatrick evaluation
D. Kavitha, D. AnithaEngineering graduates are expected to have certain attributes in addition to technical expertise that includes development in personal and interpersonal skills with societal…
Revitalizing university performance evaluation: the case of SETARA model in Malaysia
Rafikul Islam, Azilah Anis, Md Siddique E AzamSETARA is a well-known university rating tool in Malaysia. The study aims to enhance the transparency, accuracy, and reliability of SETARA assessment instrument by improving its…
Alone, together: how a strategy of writing, reflecting and relating helped research students deal with isolation
Natasha Kitano, Murray LaneThe purpose of this research is to assess the impact of the synchronous online teaching strategy on higher degree research students, particularly those dealing with isolation. The…
The mediation effect of trust and justice on the relationship between servant leadership and employee job satisfaction: an empirical findings from private universities in Kuwait
Nourhan ElBayaa, Yehia Ibrahim Alzoubi, Elsa AbboudHigher education institutions now place a greater emphasis on servant leadership, organizational trust, and justice. This study evaluates the function of organizational and leader…
Validation of the Indonesian version of the psychological capital questionnaire (PCQ) in higher education: a Rasch analysis
Ika Zenita Ratnaningsih, Unika Prihatsanti, Anggun Resdasari Prasetyo, Bambang SumintonoThe present study aimed to validate the Indonesian-language version of the psychological capital questionnaire (PCQ), specifically within the context of higher education, by…
Using a virtual patient system to improve medical students’ confidence in clinical diagnosis: a controlled study
Yew Kong Lee, Ping Yein Lee, Yee Ling Lau, Chirk Jenn Ng, Wei Leik Ng, Thiam Kian Chiew, Adina Abdullah, Jamuna Vadivelu, Amirah Amir, Christina Phoay Lay Tan, Caroline Kwong Leng ChinThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using a virtual patient (VP) software program in increasing clinical reasoning skills confidence among medical students.
The hidden cost of cronyism! A nexus of knowledge hiding, moral disengagement and egoistic climate in higher educational institutions
Tehreem Fatima, Ahmad Raza Bilal, Muhammad Kashif Imran, Ambreen Sarwar, Sobia ShabeerDespite noted instances of organizational cronyism in public sector Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), there is a lack of empirical evidence on its detrimental outcomes. The…
Predicting the degree of influence of socio-demographic factors and forms of teaching on the experience of negative feelings of university students about their distance education
Kateřina Berková, Katarína Krpálková Krelová, Pavel Krpálek, Andrea KubišováThe purpose of this study is to predict the extent to which sociodemographic factors and forms of instruction influence university students' emotional experiences of distance…
Gamification in cybersecurity education; a state of the art review and research agenda
Dhanya PramodThe growth of the internet, access to technology and rapid digital transformations have paved the way for developing attack surfaces for individuals and organizations. There is a…
How green cultural festivals can increase environmental performance in Islamic University?: human resource perspective
Masyhuri Masyhuri, Siswanto Siswanto, Desi Tri KurniawatiThis study aimed to examine the role of green human resource management on environmental performance at Islamic universities, with the mediating effect of green cultural festivals…
Exploring the relationships between importance–performance analysis (IPA) rankings and satisfaction and loyalty among English as the medium of instruction (EMI) students
Hoai Than Nguyen, Tan Thanh Nguyen, Thi Vinh Tran Nguyen, Thi Thanh Truc NguyenThis study sought to investigate the attitudes of Vietnamese undergraduate business students towards English-Medium Instruction (EMI) courses.
University teachers at the crossroads: unpacking their intentions toward ChatGPT's instructional use
Muhammad Jaffar, Nazir Ahmed Jogezai, Abdul Rais Abdul Latiff, Fozia Ahmed Baloch, Gulab Khan KhiljiThe objective of this study was to elucidate the intentions of university teachers regarding the utilization of ChatGPT for instructional purposes.
Exploring university lecturers’ mandatory e-learning attitudes, readiness and anxiety in Nigeria
Ezinne Orie Idika, Adaobiagu Nnemdi Obiagu, Ebere IbeThis study investigated university lecturers' attitudes, readiness and anxiety toward e-learning in response to the widespread transition to online education prompted by the…
Peer observation in ELT at higher education: the implementation in synchronous online teaching
Senorica Yulia Sari, Sitti FatimahOur paper examines how ELT lecturers perceive the feasibility of implementing Peer Observation (PO) in synchronous online settings, drawing on their prior experiences with offline…
Developing a model for measuring performance of universities in fragile countries and its application in Somali universities
Shafie Sharif Mohamed, Rafikul Islam, Dolhadi Zainudin, Md Siddique E AzamThe study addresses the critical need for a performance measurement model tailored to universities in fragile countries. It aims to identify and prioritise criteria and…
Social media impact on sustainable intention and behaviour: a comparative study between university students in Malaysia and Indonesia
Mohamad Saifudin Mohamad Saleh, Ali Mehellou, Miao Huang, Rizki BriandanaThe use of social media for sustainable information is important since it has the potential to influence people’s intentions and behaviour towards sustainability. As previous…
The flourishing classroom: lessons from improvisational theater
Jiunwen WangThis essay articulates the vision of a flourishing classroom, which arguably is the ultimate goal of a positive approach to management education. By demonstrating how…
Examining the effects of international mindedness among prospective teachers on intercultural competence in higher education institutions: an empirical analysis
Kamran Hyder Malik, Hazri Jamil, Aziah Ismail, Gul Muhammad Rind, Sobia BhuttoThe purpose of this empirical study is to examine prospective teachers' international mindedness and intercultural competence, grounded in sociocultural theory. The research aims…
Translanguaging on an English-medium undergraduate research methods course for Vietnamese psychology students learning in their second language: a practitioner enquiry
Gareth DaveyTranslanguaging is a language-related pedagogy drawing upon all resources within a learner’s linguistic repertoire, in contrast to conventional monolingual pedagogy. Most research…
EGame-flow: psychometric properties of the scale in the Mexican context
Carolina Alcantar-Nieblas, Leonardo David Glasserman-Morales, Ernesto Armando Pacheco-Velazquez, Sergio Augusto Ramírez EcheverriThe present study examined the psychometric properties of the EGame- flow scale in a Mexican sample, presenting evidence of construct validity (exploratory factor analysis and…
Academic integrity in the information age: insights from health sciences students at a South African University
Colette Melissa Kell, Yasmeen Thandar, Adelle Kemlall Bhundoo, Firoza Haffejee, Bongiwe Mbhele, Jennifer DucrayAcademic integrity is vital to the success and sustainability of the academic project and particularly critical in the training of ethical and informed health professionals. Yet…
Development of research-intensive universities in Tanzania
Daniel Sidney FussyThis article reports on a study that explored how the Tanzanian government can support the development of research-intensive universities in its higher education system.
Caring for our planet: a world apart or same difference? A global music collaboration
Emily Wilson, Pauline BlackThe impact and collective threat of climate change is of key concern to all. Music and arts education can play a role by responding to the ongoing climate crisis through the…
Unveiling key determinants of higher education expenditure in Vietnam: an adaptive LASSO approach in Tobit regression analysis
Phuong-Thao Pham, Thi Thu Huong LeThis paper investigates the key determinants affecting household spending for university degree in Vietnam. This paper serves as empirical evidence for policymakers to select…
Modelling physical ergonomics and student performance in higher education: the mediating effect of student motivation
Muhammad Safuan Abdul Latip, Siti Nur Nadhirah Abdul Latip, Masliana Tamrin, Faizatul Akmal RahimThe study aims to explore factors that influence students’ academic performance in the context of physical ergonomics and assess the mediating effect of motivation between…
Self-managing peer team as a facilitator of online teaching
Helena Kantanen, Kati Kasanen, Susanna Kohonen, Vesa Paajanen, Sanni Pirttilä, Piia SiitonenThis qualitative study assesses the enablers of the work of a novel, self-managing digital pedagogy peer support team in a Finnish higher education institution.
An investigation on the rationales to internationalize higher education in public universities in Kenya
Gladys Ndunge Mutinda, Castro Gichuki, Zhimin Liu, Xue ShanThe converging global trends for countries and educational institutions is to push the boundaries of science and develop new technologies through the application of…
From classroom to entrepreneurship: the link between educator competencies, entrepreneurial literacy and entrepreneurial behaviour in higher education
Bagus Shandy Narmaditya, Sheerad Sahid, Muhammad HussinThe aim of this study is to examine the relationship between educators' professional competence, pedagogical competence and the entrepreneurial behaviour of students in higher…
Workplace spirituality and critical thinking skills of faculty in higher education in Pakistan: the mediating role of knowledge management
Sobia Bhutto, Alamin Mydin, Kamran Hyder, Irshad Hussain Sarki, Gul Muhammad RindThis study aims to investigate the relationship between workplace spirituality (WPS) and faculty critical thinking (CT) and the mediating effect of knowledge management (KM) among…
Delivering lessons with the CTCA and the lecture method: which one enhances learning in Ghana’s undergraduate human resource management curriculum?
Fred Awaah, Munkaila Abdulai, Esther Julia Korkor AttiogbeThe study investigates the comparative efficacy of the culturo-techno-contextual approach (CTCA) and the lecture method in students’ understanding of the human resource management…
Challenging the illusion of objectivity: an in-depth analysis of the preselected items evaluation (PIE) method in translation evaluation
Alireza Akbari, Mohammadtaghi ShahnazariThe primary objective of this research paper was to examine the objectivity of the preselected items evaluation (PIE) method, a prevalent translation scoring method deployed by…
Innovative leadership and sustainable performance: a moderation study through personality traits
Attia Aman-Ullah, Azelin Aziz, Waqas Mehmood, Aidar Vafin, Mohammad HassanThe present study aims to investigate the relationship between innovative leadership and sustainable performance in the education sector. The present study also tested the…
A collective inquiry into betweenness: emerging scholars of color navigating the socialization process
Ahreum Lim, Daeun Jung, Eunsun LeeAs emerging scholars of color with transnational backgrounds, we collectively recount our socialization experiences in US higher education institutes. We explore moments of…
Unleashing the power of perceived enjoyment: exploring Chinese undergraduate EFL learners' intention to use ChatGPT for English learning
Xiaoran Xu, Lei Mee ThienThis study intends to extend the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model by integrating perceived enjoyment as an intrinsic motivation so as to…
Exploring the sustainability of specialized higher education curricula as exemplified by Jamaica's maritime education and training curriculum
Evette Smith Johnson, Nanibala Immanuel PaulThe purpose of this qualitative, single-case study was to explore the development of Jamaica’s maritime education and training (MET) curriculum within the local education context…
Immersive virtual reality in experiential learning for architecture design education: an action research
Annisa Ummihusna, Mohd Zairul, Habibah Ab Jalil, Puteri Suhaiza SulaimanChallenges of conducting site visit activities, a vital component of architecture learning during the recent pandemic have proved our unreadiness in facing the digital future. The…
Access and success in higher education: fostering resilience in historically disadvantaged students in South Africa
Emnet Tadesse Woldegiorgis, Otilia ChirambaThis qualitative study interrogates the barriers that historically disadvantaged higher education students in South Africa face when it comes to access and success. It…
Getting by with a little help from friends and family: mediation model between loneliness and depressive symptoms amongst Portuguese students
Genta KulariThe purpose of this study is to analyse the mediating effect of friends and family as sources of perceived social support in the relationship between loneliness and depressive…
Silent suffering: exploring the far-reaching impact of supervisor ostracism via sociometer theory
Binesh Sarwar, Muhammad Haris ul Mahasbi, Salman Zulfiqar, Muhammad Arslan Sarwar, Chunhui HuoA limited number of empirical studies have indicated that individuals who experience workplace ostracism tend to engage in subtle and retaliatory behaviors as a means of seeking…
Revisiting university students' intention to accept AI-Powered chatbot with an integration between TAM and SCT: a south Asian perspective
Md. Rabiul Awal, Md. Enamul HaqueThis paper aims to explore students’ intention to use and actual use of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot such as ChatGPT or Google Bird in the field of higher…
Wait! What’s my job? Role ambiguity and role conflict as predictors of commitment among faculty
Assil Homayed, Silva Karkoulian, F. Jordan SrourFaculty play a unique role in universities performing duties along the three fronts of teaching, research and service. While it might be teaching that contributes most to the…
Time management profiles of college students and its relationship to sociodemographic and psychological factors
Adrien Faure-Carvallo, Sergio Nieto-Fernández, Caterina Calderon, Josep GustemsThe objectives of this research are to analyze the sociodemographic and personality profiles most related to good academic time management among 845 students from different…
The influence of family social capital toward the entrepreneurial intention among prospective graduates in Tanzanian universities
Ruth EliasThe study examines the influence of family social capital on prospective university graduates' entrepreneurial intentions in Tanzania. The study also looks at the way…
Understanding students’ switching intentions from cash payment to mobile payment in education sector
P. Pragha, Krantiraditya Dhalmahapatra, Murali Sambasivan, Pradeep Rathore, Esha SahaThe study intends to evaluate students’ intention to shift from cash payment to mobile payment system for academic fee payments through push, pull and mooring framework. Push…
Does higher ranking ensure higher student satisfaction: evidence from higher education institutions in India
Sam ThomasProspective students and other stakeholders in the education system use global and national rankings as a measure of the quality of education offered by different higher…
The influence of self- and co-regulation on the community of inquiry for collaborative online learning: an ODeL context
Suné Maré, Ashley Teedzwi MutezoThis paper aimed to determine the self- and co-regulation influences on the community of inquiry (CoI) for collaborative online learning.
Financial literacy and risk-taking behavior: a study of graduates and undergraduates
Trang Minh Thai PhungThis study examines the relationship between financial literacy and risk-taking behavior in the stock market for both graduates and undergraduates.
Doctor of philosophy students’ academic success and the role of personal values
Richard JaffuThe study determined the role of personal values in doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) students’ academic success in Tanzania. Specifically, it looked into the influence of openness to…
Transitioning from bachelor’s to master’s studies – examining study burnout, approaches to learning and experiences of the learning environment
Amanda Sjöblom, Mikko Inkinen, Katariina Salmela-Aro, Anna ParpalaTransitions to and within university studies can be associated with heightened distress in students. This study focusses on the less studied transition from a bachelor’s to a…
Class modality transition during COVID-19 pandemic: implications for unforeseen events
Lei Wen, Danya Mi, Daehyun MoonThis study aims to examine student perceptions regarding the mid-semester transition from face-to-face to online delivery in an accounting course during spring 2020.
Influence of individuals factors on employees' turnover intention: an analysis on private universities in Egypt
Nadeen Aboudahab, Jesús del Brío, Eman AbdelsalamThis study presents a comprehensive investigation of turnover intention within the context of higher education, specifically focusing on private universities in Egypt, to develop…
Impact of educating faculty on student assessment: beyond satisfaction level
Wessam MohamedThis study evaluated the impact of a faculty training program on student assessment using the Kirkpatrick model.
Entrepreneurship education on international entrepreneurship intention: the role of entrepreneurship alertness, proactive personality, innovative behaviour and global mindset
Faisal IddrisThis study investigated the impact of entrepreneurship education on the international entrepreneurship intention of the university students while considering the mediating roles…
Scaffolded cooperative problem-based approach in entrepreneurship education for vocational preservice teacher
Indah Widiastuti, Cucuk Wawan Budiyanto, Towip Towip, Yuyun Estriyanto, Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan, Devi PratamiThis study aims to comprehend vocational preservice teachers' recalled experiences with the Cooperative Problem-based Learning (CPBL) pedagogical approach in an entrepreneurship…
An observational study of teachers' and students' behaviors in synchronous online classrooms
Carlos González, Daniel PonceThis paper aims first to describe the most prevalent teachers’ and students’ behaviors in synchronous online classes in emergency remote teaching; second, to discern behavior…
Digital literacy skills of students of Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy: an empirical study
Stephy K. Sunny, K. RamasamyThe study aimed to assess the digital literacy skills of the students of Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, to know whether they possess the digital literacy skills to perform well…
Influencers of academic staff performance in higher education: the role of motivation, transformational leadership and involvement in strategic planning
Musallam S. Hawas Al-Aamri, Mohammad Soliman, Logendra Stanley PonniahThis study empirically examines the impact of motivation, transformational leadership and involvement in strategic planning (SP) on academic staff performance at higher education…
Comparison of face-to-face and online flipped learning: academic achievement, epistemological and pedagogical beliefs
Şeyma Şahin, Abdurrahman KılıçThe ultimate objective of this study is to compare the impact of face-to-face and online flipped learning on students' academic achievements and their perspectives on learning and…
Student engagement in a differentiated higher education system in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis
Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Shouket Ahmad Tilwani, Yalalem AssefaThe purpose of this study is to examine effects of classroom-level and student-level factors on student engagement in the context of a higher education system vertically…
The psychometric properties of teacher leadership scale: the study of adaptation and validation based on the MLQ-5X in higher education
Yalalem Assefa, Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Shouket Ahmad TilwaniGiven the importance of teacher leadership in influencing, motivating and inspiring student learning engagement and associated learning outcomes, a robust instrument to assess…
Early prediction models and crucial factor extraction for first-year undergraduate student dropouts
Thao-Trang Huynh-Cam, Long-Sheng Chen, Tzu-Chuen LuThis study aimed to use enrollment information including demographic, family background and financial status, which can be gathered before the first semester starts, to construct…
Teaching mathematics in an EFL context at higher education; before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study
Hisham Hanfy Ayob, Tarek Ibrahim HamadaThis study was done to compare the modes of teaching mathematics in higher education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The three teaching methods were used as follow: before…
Education 4.0 unravelled: deciphering critical success factors for successful implementation
Michael Sony, Kochu Therisa Beena KaringadaEducation 4.0 (E 4.0) represents a new paradigm in the field of education, which emphasizes a student-centric approach that allows learners to access education anytime, anywhere…
Development and validation of teachers’ e-readiness scale: a study on higher education institutions in India
Jasneet Kaur Kohli, Rahul Raj, Navneet Rawat, Ashulekha GuptaDue to the growing complexity involved in leveraging the endless possibilities of ICT on all levels, the technical competence of faculties of higher education institutions (HEI…
Master in education students' attitudes toward research at one University of Education in Myanmar
Ling Kee Htang, Thet Htar HlaingThis study scrutinizes the attitudes of postgraduate students specializing in education toward research at one University of Education in Myanmar.
The emotional geography of faculty members engaging in virtual teacher professional development (VTPD): evidence from Indonesia
Kardi Nurhadi, Abd. Rahman, Meita Lesmiaty Khasyar, Suharwanto SuharwantoDrawing from emotional geography framework promoted by Hargreaves (2000), our research sought to depict the emotional geography of two faculty members who engaged in a virtual…
Stopping the avalanche of trauma in schools through early intervention: a three-phase model proposal
Jayne M. LehGroups of students were enrolled in a course that sought to produce a three-phase theoretical model over three semesters.
Perception, prevalence and prevention of academic dishonesty: evidence from a Middle East country
Monica Gallant, Pranab Kumar PaniThe aim of this paper is to explore the behavior pattern, perceptions, and motivations of students towards academic misconduct in a Business School with a view to mitigating its…
Research attitudes among pre-service teachers: unexpected outcomes emerging from a natural experiment
Maria Vrikki, Elena C. PapanastasiouThe study assesses pre-service teachers' attitudes, confidence in research and intentions to use research by comparing the effectiveness of practical versus theoretical training…
Challenges faced by family-owned education institutions in Nepal in implementing effective succession planning strategies
Arpan Upadhyaya, Sunaina KuknorThe paper examines the succession management strategies and the preparation level of heirs in the context of family-owned educational institutions in Nepal.
COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts on dental education: an evaluation by progress testing
Cleide Gisele Ribeiro, Antônio Márcio Lima Ferraz Júnior, Fernanda Ribeiro Porto, Fabiana Aparecida Mayrink de Oliveira, Fernando Luiz Hespanhol, Rodrigo Guerra de OliveiraThe emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way in which education was delivered in early 2020, and the impacts of these changes continue to be questionable. The aims of…
An investigation of university students' attitude, satisfaction and academic achievement in online learning: empirical evidence from a developing nation
Hajar Chetioui, Hind Lebdaoui, Oumaima Adelli, Fatima Zahra Bendriouch, Youssef Chetioui, Kawtar LebdaouiFollowing the COVID-19 pandemic, most higher education institutes shifted to online learning as the sole alternative to continuing education while mitigating the risks imposed by…
Critical thinking in higher education: a bibliometric analysis
Ita Nuryana, Bambang Sugeng, Etty Soesilowati, Endang Sri AndayaniCritical thinking (CT) in higher education institutions (HEIs) is rarely examined using bibliometric methods to provide a better reference path for future research. This study…
Institutions, technology and resource integration in the value co-creation process: a study of service-dominant logic in higher education
Stanislaus Puji Setyanto Adi, Salmanda Ghinahana, Bernardinus Realino Yudianto, Alexander Joseph Ibnu WibowoThis paper analyzes the value creation process in terms of the relationships between institutions, technology, integration of resources and contextual value. The study was…
The compulsory online experience: understanding EdD students' perspectives of program transition during COVID-19
Daniella G. Varela, Kelly S. Hall, Ya Wen Melissa Liang, Angelica Cerda, Laura RodriguezThe purpose of this study was to understand perspectives of doctoral students about their compulsory online experience and aspects of their compulsory online experiences which…
Appreciation of differences: promoting diversity and flourishing among college students
Ying Zhang, Fei Shen, Jean Carlos Paredes, Cong WangCollege students who are interested in experiencing and learning about other cultures could be potential agents to ongoing social and policy initiatives in promoting societal…
Investigating student’s motivation and online learning engagement through the lens of self-determination theory
Adedapo Oluwaseyi Ojo, Sumitha Ravichander, Christine Nya-Ling Tan, Lilian Anthonysamy, Chris Niyi ArasanmiThe lack of physical contact and the absence of nonverbal clues could make some learners uncomfortable interacting with others via online learning platforms. Hence, understanding…
Investigating the impact of the Internet of Things on higher education: a systematic literature review
Omneya Kandil, Rafael Rosillo, Rasha Abd El Aziz, David De La FuenteThe Internet of things (IoT), an emerging research field, offers solutions to several problems and may result in a paradigm shift in various areas, including education. However…
Entrepreneurial intentions among university students: the role of mentoring, self-efficacy and motivation
Hussein-Elhakim Al IssaThis research examines whether mentoring is a predictor of entrepreneurial intentions. It also explores how intent translates into action through implementation intentions. The…
Strategies and approaches for delivering sustainable training and professional development of graduate teaching assistants, teaching assistants, and tutors: a scoping review
Emma Sadera, Elina E.K. Suonio, Joseph Chih-Chien Chen, Rowan Herbert, Dennis Hsu, Branka Bogdan, Bridget KoolThe aim of this scoping review was to identify key characteristics related to strategies and approaches for delivering sustainable training and professional development (PD) of…
Level of students' academic integration in the physical environment of the classroom
Khawlah M. Al-TkhaynehThis study aimed to identify the level of students' academic integration in the physical environment of the classroom.
Grade inflation and grading process: does faculty workload matter?
Andrei Ternikov, Mikhail BlyakherThis paper focuses on the factors related to faculty workload in the context of resource scarcity to examine whether there is a relationship between them and grade inflation.
Exploring independent learning (IL) and its relationship to mindset, motivated strategies for learning and academic performance
Katrina E. Forbes-McKay, Pauline A.M. Bremner, Pamela Johnston, Carol AirThis study addresses gaps in the existing literature on students' understanding of Independent Learning (IL), whilst exploring the link between levels of IL, growth mindset…
Attitude and behavioral intention for using metaverse in education: learner’s perspective
Ruby S. Chanda, Vanishree Pabalkar, Sarika SharmaThis study aims to understand and analyze the aspects influencing students’ attitudes and behavior toward the use of metaverse in education. The metaverse is currently viewed as…
Academic motivation and academic satisfaction: a moderated mediation model of academic engagement and academic self-efficacy
Thi Thuy Hang Pham, Thi Truc Quynh Ho, Be Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Hung Thanh Nguyen, Thi Ha NguyenThis study aims to investigate the conditional indirect effect of academic self-efficacy in the interplay between academic motivation and academic satisfaction through academic…
Cultivating the 21st-century learners' competencies by considering the education components of the curricula: a step towards realizing sustainable development
Somayeh Ghorbani, Seyed Ebrahim JafariThe present study aimed to develop the competencies of 21st-century learners by considering the characteristics of the education element in the curricula.
Broadening participation in STEM, caring intelligence as a leadership intelligence: perspectives of HBCU faculty leaders
Kenny A. Hendrickson, Karyl AskewWithin the scope of broadening participation and developing diverse talents in STEM leadership, this paper aims to deliver a research study that explores faculty leaders’ caring…
Exploring the application of college student role models in service-learning pedagogy
Eloho Ifinedo, Diane BurtService-learning (SL) is a widely accepted pedagogy that can enrich the learning experience for students in higher education while they apply their skills in a meaningful…
Assessing item fairness in students' evaluation of teaching based on students' academic college using measurement invariance analysis
Mahmoud AlQuraanThis study aims at assessing item fairness in students' evaluation of teaching based on students' academic college using measurement invariance analysis (MI).
Competitiveness, quality education and universities: the shift to the post-pandemic world
Florina Guadalupe Arredondo-Trapero, Eva María Guerra-Leal, Joohee Kim, José Carlos Vázquez-ParraThis article aims to investigate whether there is a relationship between education for the labor market in the post-pandemic stage and the educational quality of universities…
Exploring efficiencies of informal learning space: a case study
Tripp Harris, Tracey Birdwell, Merve BasdoganSystematic efforts to study students' use of informal learning spaces are crucial for determining how, when and why students use such spaces. This case study provides an example…
Transformation of higher education institutions from rhetoric commitment to a place of lifelong learning organizations: a meta synthesis study
Yalalem Assefa, Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Shouket Ahmad TilwaniThe current synthesis study was conducted to locate comprehensive perspectives about the transformation of higher education institutions from being the only places where formal…
UK higher education sector's response to the war in Ukraine
Iryna Kushnir, Zara Milani, Marcellus Forh MbahThis article aims to address the response from the higher education (HE) sector in the United Kingdom (UK) to the full-scale war in Ukraine which started in 2022.
Unraveling the path: assessing compliance and impact of accounting education in Libya with IES 3 standards on students' academic performance
Abdulhakim Masli, Mohamed Alfatiemy, Ismail Elshahoubi, Mohamed ElheddadThis study aims to investigate the extent of compliance of university accounting programs in Libya with the International Education Standard (IES 3) and the extent of the impact…
Self-efficacy of preservice teachers in technology-based learning in diverse classrooms: a case study at an Indonesian private university
Dian Arief Pradana, I. Nyoman Sudana Degeng, Dedi Kuswandi, Made Duananda Kartika DegengThis case study examines the experiences of 20 student teachers at an Indonesian private university in enhancing their self-efficacy in utilizing instructional technology.
Engineering undergraduates’ knowledge: insights into skills’ awareness, difference and interdependence
Rajni Singh, Kuldip Singh Sangwan, Devika SangwanThis study seeks insights into the engineering undergraduates’ knowledge of problem-solving process, teamwork characteristics and communication skills.
Determinants of university brand loyalty in an emerging higher education market
Davood Ghorbanzadeh, Atena Rahehagh, Mohammad NajarzadehA university’s brand is a key competitive advantage in higher education (HE). This study examines the university's reputation’s intermediary impact on core services (emotional…
Unravelling of moderating effect of progressive education between job demand and burnout
Rupesh Rajak, Binod Rajak, Vimal Kumar, Swati MathurThis study aims to provide a causal framework for teacher burnout (BO) and work engagement (WE) by examining the factors that contribute to it and evaluating how progressive…
Corporate index: bridging the academic–practitioner gap
Trevor MendisThe academic–practitioner gap has been a widely discussed and well-established issue. Despite numerous studies conducted in this area, empirical evidence reveals that the gap is…
Is performance in mathematics and statistics related to success in business education?
Leiv OpstadThe purpose of the article is to gain more insight into factors that can explain students' success in business subjects. The focus is on the connection between performance in…
Exploring personality traits in the knowledge-sharing behavior: the role of agreeableness and conscientiousness among Malaysian tertiary academics
Norazha Paiman, Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi, Natrika Norizan, Aida Abdul Rashid, Christine Nya-Ling Tan, Walton Wider, Kamalesh Ravesangar, Gowri SelvamThe research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex social, psychological and organizational factors that serve as the foundation driving academics'…
Metacognitive awareness, knowledge and regulation of cognition factors among Lithuanian university students
Tomas Butvilas, Deimantė Žilinskienė, Remigijus Bubnys, Jordi Colomer, Dolors Cañabate, Marjan MasoodiThe importance of metacognitive awareness in learning, on the one hand, and the necessity of considering demographic variables, on the other hand, have encouraged the researchers…
Does international collaboration enhance internationalization of higher education for a non-native English environment ? A comparative analysis of NBUIs, China?
Lei Zhou, Gazi Mahabubul Alam, Roziah Mohd RasdiA significant number of studies suggest that both international cooperation (IC) and English proficiency (EP) greatly assist internationalization of higher education (IHE). Yet…
Study destination preference and post-graduation intentions: a push-pull factor theory perspective
Shahrokh Nikou, Bibek Kadel, Dandi Merga GutemaThe choices that international students make regarding abroad study destination selection or leave the host country after graduation are influenced by a variety of factors that…
Cultivating a culture of inquiry: exploring the factors influencing the integration of research and teaching in higher education institutions
Sonal Devesh, Abhishek NanjundaswamyTo determine the factors influencing the perception of undergraduate students toward research–teaching nexus and also to examine its impact on the attitude of the students.
Knowledge sharing via social media in higher education: a bibliometric analysis
Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi, Fazeeda Mohamad, Norwazli Abdul WahabThe purpose of this study is to review the application of social media for knowledge sharing (KS) in higher education. KS is the most crucial component in knowledge management…
Determinants of higher education quality in Afghanistan's higher education sector: insights from students' perceptions
Nassir Ul Haq Wani, Amruta Deshpande, Neeru Sidana, Mohammad Mirwais RasaThe fundamental purpose of this study is to analyse the determinants of higher education quality in Afghanistan based on insights from student perceptions. Understanding this part…
Innovative interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches to enhance students' learning experiences and to benefit them in their future development
Pauline A.M. Bremner, Carol AirThis study adds to the existing body of knowledge on the benefits to learners of using an interdisciplinary design thinking (DT) pedagogical approach taking the form of a micro…
Are Malaysian undergraduates prepared to study online if another MCO exists?
Megawati Soekarno, Mohamad Isa Abd Jalil, Suddin Lada, Siti Hajar Samsu, Mohammad Zulfakhairi Mokthar, Shariff Umar Shariff Abd KadirThe world after the pandemic of Covid-19 is looking at a different environment in teaching and learning and primarily being influenced by general online learning readiness…
Significance of quality higher education in the advancement of gender equality: the case of Bangladesh
Md Jahangir Alam, Keiichi Ogawa, Lubaba Basharat, Abu Hossain Muhammad AhsanThis research has been conducted to determine the core reasons for gender inequality and to evaluate the effectiveness of higher education as a sole solution to ensure gender…
The role of strategic intelligence for leadership in developing proactive work behaviours amongst universities' employees
Sanaa Mostafa Mohammed, Sawssan SaadaouiThis paper aims to bring these areas closer by exploring the relationship between the dimensions of strategic intelligence (SI) for leadership and the proactive work behaviours…
Academics' perceptions regarding performance evaluations and the consequences for their professional and personal activity
Javier Mula-Falcón, Katia CaballeroImproving and assuring the quality of higher education has become a key element of policy agendas worldwide. To this end, a complete accountability system has been developed…
The structural relationships between students' field of study choice, learning readiness and academic competence in higher education: the mediating role of student engagement
Yalalem Assefa, Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Shouket Ahmad Tilwani, Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Yibeltal Aemiro AzmeraThe main purpose of this study is aimed to estimate the mediating role of student engagement in the structural relationships between students' field of study choice, learning…
Validation of the Faculty Readiness to Teaching Online (FRTO) scale
Stella Y. Kim, Florence MartinThe current study examined several aspects of validity evidence for the Faculty Readiness to Teaching Online (FRTO) scale.
Developing future leaders in Malaysian public universities: the factors influencing execution of succession planning
Nazia Keerio, Abd Rahman AhmadSuccession planning is an emerging area for research in higher education institutions worldwide; however, literature is scarce in the context of developing countries like…
Effect of creative and collaborative learning communities on virtual learning environment for Education 4.0: a quantitative study of Pakistan
Muhammad Mujtaba Asad, Safdar HussainEducation 4.0 is one of the major transformations in the field of education to improve the quality of teaching and learning processes and prepare students as 21st-century…
Unlocking the potential of smart learning: exploring the impact of students' technological factors on remote access
Mohammed Muneerali Thottoli, K.V. ThomasThe primary objective of this study is to examine how students' technological factors affect remote access (RA) in smart learning (SL) environments. Additionally, the paper…
Indian students' psychological and behavioral aspects on studying abroad decisions amidst fear of uncertainty and social unrest
Khusboo Srivastava, Somesh DhamijaThe study is an attempt to expand the knowledge about the psychological and behavioral aspects of Indian students studying abroad amidst fear of uncertainty and social unrest.
Studying the impact of e-marketing by universities on students' loyalty with the mediation of intention to get enrollment and moderation of eWOM
Abdul Wahab, Tanzeela Aqif, Zara Bint-e-shehzadThis study aims to recognize the significance of branding in the academic field to enhance students' loyalty. The research has examined the effect of e-word of mouth as a…
“Open access and without fees”: Arab university professors' views on the journal access types
Abdel Rahman Mitib Altakhaineh, Marwa Ahmed Mohammad, Aseel ZibinDue to the high expense of obtaining and accessing scientific research, readers with diverse financial abilities are not offered equal opportunities. This study investigates the…
Teachers' assessment of the challenges faced during COVID-19 outbreak and new-normal teaching: qualitative study
Semila Fernandes, Sathish Mahendiran, N.L. BalasudarsunSchool teachers had difficulty in monitoring and assessing the students during the COVID-19 lockdown. This study attempts to understand the assessment and teaching challenges…
How do negative workplace gossip and toxic workplace environment fuel the fire of knowledge hiding? The moderating role of workplace spirituality
Wike Pertiwi, Sri Murni Setyawati, Ade Irma AnggraeniThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between toxic workplace environments, negative workplace gossip and knowledge hiding, by exploring workplace spirituality…
When, how and why should we involve trusted contacts when serious concerns are raised about a student's well-being?
Katrina E. Forbes-McKay, Sarah HendersonThis study investigates the relationship between mental well-being (MWB) and social support (SS) whilst addressing the paucity of research on students' support for emergency…
The capital for students' academic success in a PhD journey: the HERO within
Richard Jaffu, Sinyati Ndiango, Ruth Elias, Debora Gabriel, Denis RingoThis study aimed to examine the influence of psychological capital on the students' academic success in a PhD journey in Tanzania.
Adapting and implementing the new normal: an Islamic university perspective
Khairul Hidayatullah Basir, Muhamad Alif Haji Sismat, Siti Sara AhmadThis paper explores the experiences and strategies that have emerged from an Islamic university in Brunei Darussalam in its efforts to adapt to the new normal. It aims to provide…
Empirically studying university faculty caring intelligence
Kenny A. Hendrickson, Kula A. FrancisIn a previous study of authentic university academic caring (AUAC) at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), students perceived teaching faculty as the primary provider of…
Work-life balance of academic parents: expectations and experiences of mothers and fathers
Angela S. Kelling, Robert A. Bartsch, Christine A.P. Walther, Amy Lucas, Lory. Z. Santiago-VázquezThis study was conducted to fill gaps in the literature based on institution type, career level, and gender identity.
Educators' core competencies: a study of university-led B-schools of South Asia
Chandan MaheshkarThe study aimed to explore the core competencies that make educators competent in delivering and achieving the purpose of business/management education effectively.
What drives the attainment of goals of ethical education in higher institutions? The perception of professional accountants and accounting educators
Regina Mensah Onumah, Godfred Matthew Yaw OwusuThis study examines the impact of ethics education interventions (EEI) on attaining ethical education goals in higher institutions.
Impact of private tutoring for university admission and subsequently on students' academic results
Gazi Mahabubul Alam, Md. Abdur Rahman ForhadEducation can be classified into formal and informal sectors—the first category as a regular schooling system and the latter category as private tutoring. After completing…
Modeling the enablers of AACSB implementation in business schools: ISM-Fuzzy MICMAC analysis
Goutam Kumar Kundu, M.V. Moovendhan, Nilesh G. WankhadeThe study aims to explore and classify the key enablers of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) implementation in business schools.
The human spectrum: a position paper
Gail Teresa HopkinsThe purpose of this research is to investigate the acceptance and support of neurodiverse people in society, with a focus on autism, and to use this to propose a framework to…
Lecturers' turnover intention and intention to remain with the organization: a dynamic cross-lagged panel model estimation using the PLSe2 method
Majid Ghasemy, Ke-Hai YuanAlthough numerous studies have been conducted to explore the impact of various factors on employees' turnover intention and intention to remain with the organization, the…
Digitization, knowledge conversion and outcomes: conceptual study of prospects and paradigms for HEIs
Shiva RaniKnowledge management (KM) is a process that depends on changes and transfers to different levels of understanding among individuals and acts as a powerful tool to strengthen the…
Do faculty members matter in corporate entrepreneurship in Kuwaiti higher education institutions?
Oualid Abidi, Khalil Nimer, Ahmed Bani-Mustafa, Sam Toglaw, Vladimir DzenopoljacThe adoption of an entrepreneurial posture supports higher education institutions (HEIs) in their quest for growth. The present study examines the role faculty members play in…
University students’ perceived service quality and attitude towards hybrid learning: ease of use and usefulness as mediators
Peter Sin Howe Tan, Ai Na Seow, Yuen Onn Choong, Chi Hau Tan, Siew Yong Lam, Chee Keong ChoongNumerous academic institutions have embarked on the pursuit of hybrid learning as an alternative approach, catering to students who opt for replacing a fraction of their…
Does the concept of residential college offset the effects of socioeconomic status on university students' academic performance?
Ping Ping Gui, Gazi Mahabubul Alam, Aminuddin Bin HassanThis comparative study aims to examine the role of Socio-Economic Status (SES) on the academic performance of university students who hold both the status of Residential College…
Exploring accounting students' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform teaching and learning decision-making post pandemic
Sophia Magaretha BrinkThe objective of the study was to explore which COVID-19 teaching and learning methods, that enhanced accounting students' learning experience, should be applied at a residential…
A cross-national study of the emotional intelligence of young adults in the Middle East
Yahya Hayati Nassar, Siham Alharballeh, Hamzeh Mohd DodeenThis study aimed to assess emotional intelligence (EI) among young adults across three Arab countries: Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
Development of PBL on technopreneur education to encourage faster technology commercialization
Sayyidah Maulidatul Afraah, Wahyudi Sutopo, Muh. HisjamThis research aims to assess and compare project-based learning (PBL) designs to deliver technopreneur in higher education, as a case student of the Industrial Engineering…
Influence of integration of multimodal writing portfolios into academic writing courses on novice researchers' academic writing
Chin-Wen ChienMultimodal writing portfolios were introduced and integrated into an undergraduate course and a graduate course in a research-oriented university in northwest Taiwan. This study…
Predicting intellectual engagement from academic resilience: mediating moderating role of academic diligence and learning support
Edem Maxwell Azila-GbettorThe paper aims to propose a mediation moderated model to examine the influence of academic reliance on students' intellectual engagement.
Predictive modeling of career choices among fresh graduates: application of model selection approach
Shann Torng Wong, Siew Chin Wong, Chui Seong LimThe post-pandemic crisis has reshaped work dynamics across industries, leading to a widespread reliance on technology for remote work and business continuity. Operations have…
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