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Influence of individuals factors on employees' turnover intention: an analysis on private universities in Egypt Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Nadeen Aboudahab, Jesús del Brío, Eman Abdelsalam
Purpose This study presents a comprehensive investigation of turnover intention within the context of higher education, specifically focusing on private universities in Egypt, to develop a robust conceptual framework to explore this phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach The study sample comprised both male and female tenured faculty members from private universities, and data were collected through
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Education 4.0 unravelled: deciphering critical success factors for successful implementation Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Michael Sony, Kochu Therisa Beena Karingada
Purpose Education 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, tailored to their individual needs through modern-day technologies. The purpose of the study was to unearth the critical success factors (CSFs) essential for the successful implementation of E 4.0. Design/methodology/approach
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Understanding students’ switching intentions from cash payment to mobile payment in education sector Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-18 P. Pragha, Krantiraditya Dhalmahapatra, Murali Sambasivan, Pradeep Rathore, Esha Saha
Purpose The 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 factors comprise risk and service-related factors, pull factors consist of subjective and aspect-based factors and mooring factors include cost and cognitive factors. Design/methodology/approach Sample of the study consists
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Stopping the avalanche of trauma in schools through early intervention: a three-phase model proposal Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Jayne M. Leh
Purpose Groups of students were enrolled in a course that sought to produce a three-phase theoretical model over three semesters. Design/methodology/approach A design project to comprehensively address school violence was launched at a university in eastern Pennsylvania. Findings This article updates the recent and most critical finding of the project by illuminating specific implications of the importance
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Silent suffering: exploring the far-reaching impact of supervisor ostracism via sociometer theory Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Binesh Sarwar, Muhammad Haris ul Mahasbi, Salman Zulfiqar, Muhammad Arslan Sarwar, Chunhui Huo
Purpose A 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 inner peace. However, research on organizational behavior and employee psychology in relation to ostracism is still in its nascent stages. Specifically, further investigation is warranted to explore how supervisor ostracism
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Exploring the sustainability of specialized higher education curricula as exemplified by Jamaica's maritime education and training curriculum Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Evette Smith Johnson, Nanibala Immanuel Paul
Purpose The 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. In this research, the story of the development and sustainability of the local MET curriculum in its 40-year journey from 1980 to present (post 2020), as communicated by various maritime stakeholders and archival
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Financial literacy and risk-taking behavior: a study of graduates and undergraduates Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Trang Minh Thai Phung
Purpose This study examines the relationship between financial literacy and risk-taking behavior in the stock market for both graduates and undergraduates. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted two surveys on two groups: graduates and undergraduates. The questionnaires were sent to the two groups via “Google Form”. The surveys were undertaken from March to October 2021, with final data on
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The emotional geography of faculty members engaging in virtual teacher professional development (VTPD): evidence from Indonesia Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Kardi Nurhadi, Abd. Rahman, Meita Lesmiaty Khasyar, Suharwanto Suharwanto
Purpose Drawing 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 teacher professional development (VTPD) sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to focus on capturing participants’ emotional closeness or distance while they were engaging in VTPD. Design/methodology/approach
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Immersive virtual reality in experiential learning for architecture design education: an action research Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Annisa Ummihusna, Mohd Zairul, Habibah Ab Jalil, Puteri Suhaiza Sulaiman
Purpose Challenges 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 lack of understanding of learning technology has affected the education experience. Thus, there is a need to investigate immersive learning technology such as immersive virtual reality (IVR) to replace students’ concrete
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Getting by with a little help from friends and family: mediation model between loneliness and depressive symptoms amongst Portuguese students Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Genta Kulari
Purpose The 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 symptoms. Design/methodology/approach Survey data sample consisted of 733 university students from January to May 2023. Participants completed the UCLA loneliness scales, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support
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Transitioning from bachelor’s to master’s studies – examining study burnout, approaches to learning and experiences of the learning environment Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Amanda Sjöblom, Mikko Inkinen, Katariina Salmela-Aro, Anna Parpala
Purpose Transitions 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 master’s degree. During a master’s degree, study requirements and autonomy increase compared to bachelor’s studies. The present study examines how students’ experiences of study-related burnout, their approaches to learning
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Entrepreneurship education on international entrepreneurship intention: the role of entrepreneurship alertness, proactive personality, innovative behaviour and global mindset Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Faisal Iddris
Purpose This study investigated the impact of entrepreneurship education on the international entrepreneurship intention of the university students while considering the mediating roles of entrepreneurship alertness, proactive personality, innovative behaviour and the moderating role of global mindset in this relationship. Design/methodology/approach The research employs a survey methodology, utilising
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Scaffolded cooperative problem-based approach in entrepreneurship education for vocational preservice teacher Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Indah Widiastuti, Cucuk Wawan Budiyanto, Towip Towip, Yuyun Estriyanto, Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan, Devi Pratami
Purpose This study aims to comprehend vocational preservice teachers' recalled experiences with the Cooperative Problem-based Learning (CPBL) pedagogical approach in an entrepreneurship course and to reveal how these experiences will impact their future teaching practice. The course under study intends to improve preservice teachers' entrepreneurial attitudes while equipping them with the skills necessary
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The psychometric properties of teacher leadership scale: the study of adaptation and validation based on the MLQ-5X in higher education Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Yalalem Assefa, Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Shouket Ahmad Tilwani
Purpose Given the importance of teacher leadership in influencing, motivating and inspiring student learning engagement and associated learning outcomes, a robust instrument to assess this construct is critical. Although there are some teacher leadership instruments available in existing literature, efforts to adapt robust psychometric instruments to measure teachers' leadership practices in Ethiopian
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Revisiting university students' intention to accept AI-Powered chatbot with an integration between TAM and SCT: a south Asian perspective Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Md. Rabiul Awal, Md. Enamul Haque
Purpose This 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 education in an emerging economic context like Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach The present study uses convenience sampling techniques to collect data from the respondents. It applies partial least squares structural
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The influence of family social capital toward the entrepreneurial intention among prospective graduates in Tanzanian universities Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Ruth Elias
Purpose The study examines the influence of family social capital on prospective university graduates' entrepreneurial intentions in Tanzania. The study also looks at the way entrepreneurial education amplifies the primary link between the study variables. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional data were gathered at a specific period from potential graduates in Tanzanian universities using structured
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A collective inquiry into betweenness: emerging scholars of color navigating the socialization process Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Ahreum Lim, Daeun Jung, Eunsun Lee
Purpose As emerging scholars of color with transnational backgrounds, we collectively recount our socialization experiences in US higher education institutes. We explore moments of betweenness as catalysts for envisioning a more inclusive academia that operates beyond the tokenism of diversity. Design/methodology/approach Employing betweener autoethnography (Diversi and Moreira, 2018), we inquire into
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Access and success in higher education: fostering resilience in historically disadvantaged students in South Africa Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Emnet Tadesse Woldegiorgis, Otilia Chiramba
Purpose This qualitative study interrogates the barriers that historically disadvantaged higher education students in South Africa face when it comes to access and success. It specifically explores the challenges black students encounter in gaining epistemic access within the South African higher education system. Design/methodology/approach This research draws upon empirical data collected from a
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Wait! What’s my job? Role ambiguity and role conflict as predictors of commitment among faculty Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Assil Homayed, Silva Karkoulian, F. Jordan Srour
Purpose Faculty 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 bottom line of a small university, it is often research by which faculty merit is judged. This study explores the relationships between role ambiguity, role conflict and commitment (affective, normative and continuance)
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Does higher ranking ensure higher student satisfaction: evidence from higher education institutions in India Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Sam Thomas
Purpose Prospective 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 educational institutions. The ranking of an Institution is seen as a measure of reputation and has a significant role in attracting students. But are students happy in the top-ranked institutions? Does a high rank translate
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Class modality transition during COVID-19 pandemic: implications for unforeseen events Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Lei Wen, Danya Mi, Daehyun Moon
Purpose This 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. Design/methodology/approach Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous universities and colleges worldwide transitioned from face-to-face instruction to online delivery during spring 2020. We find some evidence in line with prior literature
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An observational study of teachers' and students' behaviors in synchronous online classrooms Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Carlos González, Daniel Ponce
Purpose This paper aims first to describe the most prevalent teachers’ and students’ behaviors in synchronous online classes in emergency remote teaching; second, to discern behavior profiles and third, to investigate what features explain the observed behaviors. Design/methodology/approach An adapted COPUS observation protocol was employed to observe 292 online classes from 146 higher education teachers
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Do not forget about me, do not forget about you. Usability of a mobile app for professional identity formation Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Silvia Lizett Olivares-Olivares, Miriam Lizzeth Turrubiates Corolla, Juan Pablo Nigenda Alvarez, Natalia Mejía Gaviria, Mariana Lema-Velez, Miguel Angel Villarreal Rodríguez, Luis Carlos Franco Ayala, Elena María Trujillo Maza, Isabel Barriga Cosmelli, Klaus Puschel Illanes
Purpose Professional Identity Formation is the dynamic evolution to “think, act and feel” to become part of a professional community. This document presents the development and the study that aimed to assess the usability of a m-Learning Identity App (MLIA) focused on the formation of professional identity among undergraduate medical students. Design/methodology/approach MLIA development included four
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Doctor of philosophy students’ academic success and the role of personal values Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Richard Jaffu
Purpose The 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 change values, self-enhancement values and conservation values on Ph.D. students’ academic success. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a cross-sectional survey design, in which 200 Ph.D. students from Tanzanian
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Development and validation of teachers’ e-readiness scale: a study on higher education institutions in India Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Jasneet Kaur Kohli, Rahul Raj, Navneet Rawat, Ashulekha Gupta
Purpose Due 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) and effective methods for fostering e-readiness has become questionable. Design/methodology/approach This research has developed and validated an empirically supported e-readiness scale, which can be used by HEIs to
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Student engagement in a differentiated higher education system in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Shouket Ahmad Tilwani, Yalalem Assefa
Purpose The 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 differentiated into research, applied and comprehensive university types. Design/methodology/approach The study used a cross-sectional multilevel design to explain student engagement based on class and student variables. Specifically
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Innovative leadership and sustainable performance: a moderation study through personality traits Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Attia Aman-Ullah, Azelin Aziz, Waqas Mehmood, Aidar Vafin, Mohammad Hassan
Purpose The present study aims to investigate the relationship between innovative leadership and sustainable performance in the education sector. The present study also tested the moderation role of personality traits agreeableness, extraversion, emotional stability, conscientiousness and openness in the relationship. Design/methodology/approach Data for the present study were collected from 209 university
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Impact of educating faculty on student assessment: beyond satisfaction level Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Wessam Mohamed
Purpose This study evaluated the impact of a faculty training program on student assessment using the Kirkpatrick model. Design/methodology/approach A self-reported survey assessed 111 Saudi and non-Saudi participants' satisfaction. Subjective and objective measures (self-reported measures, assessment literacy inventory and performance-based assessment tasks) gauged participants' learning level. Pre-
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Comparison of face-to-face and online flipped learning: academic achievement, epistemological and pedagogical beliefs Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Şeyma Şahin, Abdurrahman Kılıç
Purpose The 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 teaching, offering valuable insights to the field. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized a quasi-experimental research method that involves pre-test and post-test control groups. Findings The results indicated
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Master in education students' attitudes toward research at one University of Education in Myanmar Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Ling Kee Htang, Thet Htar Hlaing
Purpose This study scrutinizes the attitudes of postgraduate students specializing in education toward research at one University of Education in Myanmar. Design/methodology/approach Having collected data from 121 Master in Education (MEd) students in three education departments, the study validated Papanastasiou's (2014) Revised-Attitude toward Research (R-ATR) scale by performing confirmatory factor
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The influence of self- and co-regulation on the community of inquiry for collaborative online learning: an ODeL context Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Suné Maré, Ashley Teedzwi Mutezo
Purpose This paper aimed to determine the self- and co-regulation influences on the community of inquiry (CoI) for collaborative online learning. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative survey was used on a sample of (N = 626) enrolled postgraduate students in a South African Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) university. The measuring instruments were the CoI and the shared metacognitive surveys
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Time management profiles of college students and its relationship to sociodemographic and psychological factors Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Adrien Faure-Carvallo, Sergio Nieto-Fernández, Caterina Calderon, Josep Gustems
Purpose The objectives of this research are to analyze the sociodemographic and personality profiles most related to good academic time management among 845 students from different faculties at the University de Barcelona (UB) and to identify the explanatory factors of effective academic time management. Design/methodology/approach Poor time management is a common behavior among university students
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Digital literacy skills of students of Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy: an empirical study Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Stephy K. Sunny, K. Ramasamy
Purpose The 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 in the digital environment. The study also analyzed how digital literacy skills were affected by various factors. Design/methodology/approach The study used stratified random sampling technique, and data were collected
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Influencers of academic staff performance in higher education: the role of motivation, transformational leadership and involvement in strategic planning Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Musallam S. Hawas Al-Aamri, Mohammad Soliman, Logendra Stanley Ponniah
Purpose This study empirically examines the impact of motivation, transformational leadership and involvement in strategic planning (SP) on academic staff performance at higher education institutions (HEIs). It also examines how academics' involvement in SP mediates the associations between motivation, transformational leadership and performance. Design/methodology/approach This article conducted a
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Teaching mathematics in an EFL context at higher education; before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Hisham Hanfy Ayob, Tarek Ibrahim Hamada
Purpose This 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, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The three teaching methods are: (1). Normal on-campus face-to-face teaching and learning activity before the COVID-19 pandemic. (2). Full online teaching and learning activity during
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Engineering undergraduates’ knowledge: insights into skills’ awareness, difference and interdependence Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Rajni Singh, Kuldip Singh Sangwan, Devika Sangwan
Purpose This study seeks insights into the engineering undergraduates’ knowledge of problem-solving process, teamwork characteristics and communication skills. Design/methodology/approach The data for the study were collected through consecutive sampling technique from 78 engineering undergraduates at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani Campus, India on a five-point Likert
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COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts on dental education: an evaluation by progress testing Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Cleide Gisele Ribeiro, Antônio Márcio Lima Ferraz Júnior, Fernanda Ribeiro Porto, Fabiana Aparecida Mayrink de Oliveira, Fernando Luiz Hespanhol, Rodrigo Guerra de Oliveira
Purpose The 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 this study were to evaluate: (1) the results obtained by students of the Dentistry course in the progress test carried out both before and after the pandemic, (2) the results obtained by a specific group of students
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Critical thinking in higher education: a bibliometric analysis Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Ita Nuryana, Bambang Sugeng, Etty Soesilowati, Endang Sri Andayani
Purpose Critical thinking (CT) in higher education institutions (HEIs) is rarely examined using bibliometric methods to provide a better reference path for future research. This study aims to provide a broad survey of the bibliometric literature on CT in HEIs. Design/methodology/approach Compiled from the Scopus database, there were 670 articles published from 2018 to 2022 analyzed in the study. VOSviewer
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Attitude and behavioral intention for using metaverse in education: learner’s perspective Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Ruby S. Chanda, Vsnishree R. Pabalkar, Sarika Sharma
Purpose This 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 technology with immense prospects. However, the practice of the metaverse for educational motives is rarely deliberated. Design/methodology/approach To assess the effect of the metaverse on students' knowledge and use
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Strategies and approaches for delivering sustainable training and professional development of graduate teaching assistants, teaching assistants, and tutors: a scoping review Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Emma Sadera, Elina E.K. Suonio, Joseph Chih-Chien Chen, Rowan Herbert, Dennis Hsu, Branka Bogdan, Bridget Kool
Purpose The aim of this scoping review was to identify key characteristics related to strategies and approaches for delivering sustainable training and professional development (PD) of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), teaching assistants (TAs), and tutors. While the continuous, coherent and responsive programmes for such training and PD may address needs that are congruent with the needs of other
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Investigating student’s motivation and online learning engagement through the lens of self-determination theory Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Adedapo Oluwaseyi Ojo, Sumitha Ravichander, Christine Nya-Ling Tan, Lilian Anthonysamy, Chris Niyi Arasanmi
Purpose The lack of physical contact and the absence of nonverbal clues could make some learners uncomfortable interacting with others via online learning platforms. Hence, understanding the determinants of students' motivation and engagement in online learning platforms is crucial in harnessing digital technology as an enabler of unrestricted and quality learning experiences. Design/methodology/approach
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Unraveling the path: assessing compliance and impact of accounting education in Libya with IES 3 standards on students' academic performance Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Abdulhakim Masli, Mohamed Alfatiemy, Ismail Elshahoubi, Mohamed Elheddad
Purpose This 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 of the skills included in programs of accounting education in Libya aligned with IES 3 requirements on students' academic performance and then to identify factors that can hinder the implementation of professional skills
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Research attitudes among pre-service teachers: unexpected outcomes emerging from a natural experiment Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Maria Vrikki, Elena C. Papanastasiou
Purpose The study assesses pre-service teachers' attitudes, confidence in research and intentions to use research by comparing the effectiveness of practical versus theoretical training in research methods courses. Design/methodology/approach This natural experiment examines the impact of the adaptations made to a research methods course for 848 pre-service teachers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
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Illuminating the trans-mediation process: an eye-tracking study of sketching to light painting in design education Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Keyur Sahasrabudhe, Gagan Prakash, Sophia Gaikwad, Vijay Shah
Purpose This study is an “Action-Research-based” bridge that connects sketching and photographic processes. The article’s objective encompasses designing, assessing and validating a perceived difference between sketching and photography through a structured task by ensuring the systematic creation and implementation of the assignments. This study is part of a larger research project exploring the differences
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Determinants of university brand loyalty in an emerging higher education market Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Davood Ghorbanzadeh, Atena Rahehagh, Mohammad Najarzadeh
Purpose A 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 environment, perceived faculty and course suitability) and brand loyalty in private universities in Iran. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative method was used to achieve research objectives. The data collected from
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Competitiveness, quality education and universities: the shift to the post-pandemic world Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Florina Guadalupe Arredondo-Trapero, Eva María Guerra-Leal, Joohee Kim, José Carlos Vázquez-Parra
Purpose This 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, taking as a sample a group of Latin American countries and their main trading partners. Reference is made to the Global Competitiveness Report 2020 of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) index
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Broadening participation in STEM, caring intelligence as a leadership intelligence: perspectives of HBCU faculty leaders Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Kenny A. Hendrickson, Karyl Askew
Purpose Within 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 intelligence as STEM leadership intelligence. STEM leadership intelligence is the knowledge, skills, traits and aptitude essential to effective leadership in STEM education. Design/methodology/approach A previously
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Corporate index: bridging the academic–practitioner gap Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Trevor Mendis
Purpose The 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 widening and also emphasizes the exigency to bridge this gap. Hence, the purpose of this study is to propose an acceptable solution that will fill this lacuna. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts the qualitative
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The compulsory online experience: understanding EdD students' perspectives of program transition during COVID-19 Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Daniella G. Varela, Kelly S. Hall, Ya Wen Melissa Liang, Angelica Cerda, Laura Rodriguez
Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand perspectives of doctoral students about their compulsory online experience and aspects of their compulsory online experiences which were strongly associated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a disorienting dilemma. Design/methodology/approach Exploratory descriptive survey research was the approach taken. Notable descriptors and associations were
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Perception, prevalence and prevention of academic dishonesty: evidence from a Middle East country Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Monica Gallant, Pranab Kumar Pani
Purpose The 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 occurrence. Design/methodology/approach The survey was conducted among a batch of undergraduate students who responded to various dimensions of plagiarism through a structured questionnaire. Responses were measured
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Investigating the impact of the Internet of Things on higher education: a systematic literature review Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Omneya Kandil, Rafael Rosillo, Rasha Abd El Aziz, David De La Fuente
Purpose The 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, this approach has been under-utilised. Therefore, this research investigates and highlights the primary factors that influence the impact of the IoT on education and reveals the current state of academic research to
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Self-efficacy of preservice teachers in technology-based learning in diverse classrooms: a case study at an Indonesian private university Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Dian Arief Pradana, I. Nyoman Sudana Degeng, Dedi Kuswandi, Made Duananda Kartika Degeng
Purpose This case study examines the experiences of 20 student teachers at an Indonesian private university in enhancing their self-efficacy in utilizing instructional technology. Design/methodology/approach The participants of this study had different cultural backgrounds and spoke different indigenous languages. Situated in diverse classroom settings, the participants were interviewed using online
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Academic motivation and academic satisfaction: a moderated mediation model of academic engagement and academic self-efficacy Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Thi Thuy Hang Pham, Thi Truc Quynh Ho, Be Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Hung Thanh Nguyen, Thi Ha Nguyen
Purpose This study aims to investigate the conditional indirect effect of academic self-efficacy in the interplay between academic motivation and academic satisfaction through academic engagement among university students. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was performed on 1,638 Vietnamese university students (31.9% males and 68.1% females) aged 16 to 36 (Mean = 20.06, SD = 1.428)
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Exploring the application of college student role models in service-learning pedagogy Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Eloho Ifinedo, Diane Burt
Purpose Service-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 community service. This research is part of a larger project that aimed to motivate educational achievement among youths living in a priority neighborhood through SL. Toward this goal, this study investigated the impact of
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Transformation of higher education institutions from rhetoric commitment to a place of lifelong learning organizations: a meta synthesis study Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Yalalem Assefa, Melaku Mengistu Gebremeskel, Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Shouket Ahmad Tilwani
Purpose The current synthesis study was conducted to locate comprehensive perspectives about the transformation of higher education institutions from being the only places where formal education programs are offered into settings where lifelong learning can be integrated. This demands an inquiry through not only instance investigation but also a more comprehensive evidence upsurge which has great importance
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Unravelling of moderating effect of progressive education between job demand and burnout Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Rupesh Rajak, Binod Rajak, Vimal Kumar, Swati Mathur
Purpose This 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 education (PE) affects teachers' performance in Higher education institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology/approach This study uses a multi-stage sampling technique with the help of computer random generation data from a
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Appreciation of differences: promoting diversity and flourishing among college students Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Ying Zhang, Fei Shen, Jean Carlos Paredes, Cong Wang
Purpose College students who are interested in experiencing and learning about other cultures could be potential agents to ongoing social and policy initiatives in promoting societal changes. As universities intensify their efforts toward embracing cultural diversity, it is imperative to gauge how these diversity initiatives resonate with students' developmental stage and pursuits in diverse campus
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Exploring the abilities of emotional intelligence in psychological empowerment: digital leadership as mediator Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Sadia Anwar, Ummi Naiemah Saraih
Purpose Numerous studies have been conducted on psychological empowerment's effects on individual and organizational outcomes. This research study investigates the effects of emotional intelligence (EI) on psychological empowerment (PE) directly and indirectly through digital leadership (DL) in higher educational institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach This study investigates the
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Exploring efficiencies of informal learning space: a case study Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Tripp Harris, Tracey Birdwell, Merve Basdogan
Purpose Systematic 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 of an effort to evaluate an informal learning space on the basis of students' usage of the space and the features within the space. Design/methodology/approach Use of heatmap camera technology and a semi-structured
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Assessing item fairness in students' evaluation of teaching based on students' academic college using measurement invariance analysis Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Mahmoud AlQuraan
Purpose This study aims at assessing item fairness in students' evaluation of teaching based on students' academic college using measurement invariance analysis (MI). Design/methodology/approach The sample of this study consists of 17,270 undergraduate students from 12 different academic colleges. SET survey consists of 20 Likert-type items distributed to four factors: planning, instruction, management