A Systematic Literature Review of Funding for Higher Education Institutions in Developed Countries

Public sector organizations, primarily higher education institutions (HEIs), are facing greater levels of responsibility since adopting and committing to the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (SD) and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). HEIs are expected to provide guidance for various stakeholders on this matter, but also to implement this agenda and the SDGs in their institutions. Although the role of these organizations has been recognized, the fields and issues that HEIs should address on their path towards sustainability and SD are still unclear. To provide further clarity, a semi-systematic literature review on sustainability and SD in HEIs was conducted to identify both the key concepts and main research themes that represent sustainability and SD in HEIs and to identify research gaps. This review increases our knowledge of this topic and enhances our understanding of sustainability and SD in the context of HEIs.

Download Full-text

Student eXperience: A Systematic Literature Review

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11209543 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (20) ◽

pp. 9543

Author(s):

Nicolás Matus ◽

Cristian Rusu ◽

Sandra Cano

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Literature Review ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Student Experience ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Research Questions ◽

Definition Of ◽

Quality In Higher Education

Students’ experiences have been covered by a large number of studies in different areas. Even so, the concept of student experience (SX) is diffuse, as it does not have a widely accepted meaning and is often shaped to the specific purposes of each study. Understanding this concept allows educational institutions to better address the needs of students. For this reason, we conducted a systematic literature review addressing the concept of SX in higher education, specifically aiming at undergraduate students. In this work, we approach the concept of SX from the perspective of customer experience (CX), based on the premise that students are users of higher education institutions’ products, systems and/or services. We reviewed articles published between 2011 and 2021, indexed in five databases (Scopus, Web of Sciences, ACM digital, IEEE Xplore and Science Direct), trying to address research questions concerning: (1) the SX definition; (2) dimensions, attributes and factors that influence SX; and (3) methods used to evaluate the SX. We selected 65 articles and analyzed various SX definitions, as well as scales and surveys to evaluate SX, mainly relating to satisfaction and quality in higher education. We propose a holistic definition of SX and recommend ways to achieve its better analysis.

Download Full-text

The impacts of higher education institutions on sustainable development

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education ◽

10.1108/ijshe-07-2017-0114 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 23-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Florian Findler ◽

Norma Schönherr ◽

Rodrigo Lozano ◽

Daniela Reider ◽

André Martinuzzi

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Literature Review ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Future Research ◽

Content Type ◽

Holistic Perspective ◽

Indirect Impacts

PurposeThis paper aims to conceptualize impacts of higher education institutions (HEIs) on sustainable development (SD), complementing previous literature reviews by broadening the perspective from what HEIs do in pursuit of SD to how these activities impact society, the environment and the economy.Design/methodology/approachThe paper provides a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2005 and 2017. Inductive content analysis was applied to identify major themes and impact areas addressed in the literature to develop a conceptual framework detailing the relationship between HEIs’ activities and their impacts on SD.FindingsThe paper identifies six impact areas where direct and indirect impacts of HEIs on SD may occur. The findings indicate a strong focus on case studies dealing with specific projects and a lack of studies analyzing impacts from a more holistic perspective.Practical implicationsThis systematic literature review enables decision-makers in HEIs, researchers and educators to better understand how their activities may affect society, the environment and the economy, and it provides a solid foundation to tackle these impacts.Social implicationsThe review highlights that HEIs have an inherent responsibility to make societies more sustainable. HEIs must embed SD into their systems while considering their impacts on society.Originality/valueThis paper provides a holistic conceptualization of HEIs’ impacts on SD. The conceptual framework can be useful for future research that attempts to analyze HEIs’ impacts on SD from a holistic perspective.

Download Full-text

A systematic literature review on maturity models for information systems in higher education institutions

Innovations in Education and Teaching International ◽

10.1080/14703297.2019.1648219 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 57 (4) ◽

pp. 434-449

Author(s):

João Vidal Carvalho ◽

Rui Humberto Pereira ◽

Álvaro Rocha

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Information Systems ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Maturity Models

Download Full-text

Decision Making Styles in Higher Education Institutions: Systematic Literature Review

10.23919/mipro52101.2021.9596666 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

L. Zlatic ◽

B. Slibar ◽

N. Begicevic Redep

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Decision Making ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Decision Making Styles

Download Full-text

A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON BENEFITS, CHALLENGES, AND POLICY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING ANALYTICS AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

10.21125/iceri.2021.2043 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Marina Klačmer Čalopa ◽

Petra Vondra ◽

Ivana Đunđek Kokotec

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Learning Analytics ◽

Higher Education Institutions

Download Full-text

A semi-systematic literature review, identifying research opportunities for more sustainable, receiver-led inbound urban logistics flows to large higher education institutions

European Transport Research Review ◽

10.1186/s12544-021-00487-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Thomas H. Zunder

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Theory Development ◽

Research Opportunities ◽

Urban Freight ◽

Sustainable Procurement ◽

Purchasing Behaviour

Abstract Summary This paper reports a semi-systematic literature review, identifying research opportunities for more sustainable, receiver-led, inbound logistics flows to large Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Methods The literature - a body of 229 works - was reviewed using online scholarly databases: the NOVELOG toolkit database; a CASP checklist; followed by re-reading of the refined set of works. A two-stage approach was deployed: first scoping, using a semi-systematic approach, then a narrative review, guided by the systematic review in terms of literature survey and selection. Findings The field was found to be emergent, with 77% of all articles published after 2011. Key concepts were identified and grouped as recurring, or with noticeable gaps - and therefore suitable for further research. The key gaps identified as worthy of note at this stage were: urban freight and procurement activity; private purchasing behaviour; HEIs and freight; barriers to sustainable procurement; engaging with Action Research in purchasing and supply chain management; little or no theory development; and the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in freight.

Download Full-text

CSR Implication and Disclosure in Higher Education: Uncovered Points. Results from a Systematic Literature Review and Agenda for Future Research

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13020525 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 525

Author(s):

Mahalaxmi Adhikariparajuli ◽

Abeer Hassan ◽

Benedetta Siboni

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Future Research ◽

Journal Articles ◽

Academic Literature ◽

Review Analysis ◽

Corporate Social

This research reviews and analyzes prior corporate social responsibility (CSR) studies centered on its implications and disclosure in higher education institutions (HEIs). Nine major databases were analyzed to review research articles from various business, management, higher education, and accounting journals for the period of 2004–2020. We follow the seven-step systematic review guidelines developed by Fink 2019 and we base our review analysis on fifty-eight journal articles. The systematic literature review results show a significant increase in the number of CSR article publications and the extent and trend of disclosure. The majority of prior research was based on questionnaires to evaluate the HEIs curriculum and focus on the CSR implication process. However, HEIs are still lagging behind in CSR implication and disclosure, and with a long way to go to obtain sustainability goals. From the study, several opportunities for future research emerged. This study can be useful for HEIs policymakers and practitioners to access the usefulness of CSR implications and disclosures in HEIs. In addition, this analysis assists scholars to explore in-depth the uncovered points related to CSR in HEIs context. This is the first systematic review of CSR implications and disclosures that comprehensively covers higher education institutions as a sector and presents a reference for academic literature from 2004 to 2020.

Download Full-text

Benefits and Challenges of Cloud Computing Adoption and Usage in Higher Education

International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems ◽

10.4018/ijeis.2018100105 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 64-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Mohammed Banu Ali ◽

Trevor Wood-Harper ◽

Mostafa Mohamad

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Cloud Computing ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Research Area ◽

Keen Interest ◽

Cloud Computing Adoption ◽

High Level

The aim of this article was to provide evidence pertaining to cloud computing (CC) adoption in education, namely higher education institutions (HEIs) or Universities. A systematic literature review (SLR) of empirical studies exploring the current CC adoption levels in HEIs and the benefits and challenges for using CC in HEIs was performed. A total of 20 papers were included in the SLR. It was discovered that a number of universities have a keen interest in using CC in their institution, and the evidence indicates a high level of successful CC adoption in the HEIs reviewed in the SLR. In conclusion, the SLR identified a clear literature gap in this research area: there exists limited empirical studies focusing on CC utilisation in HEIs.

Download Full-text

Exploring the benefits and challenges of learning analytics in higher education institutions: a systematic literature review

Information Discovery and Delivery ◽

10.1108/idd-06-2018-0018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 25-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Shahira El Alfy ◽

Jorge Marx Gómez ◽

Anita Dani

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Learning Analytics ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Critical Role ◽

Systematic Research ◽

Content Type ◽

Research Questions

Purpose The potential capabilities and benefits that learning analytics can provide are not fully utilized. A current stream of research suggests that learning analytics has more to offer for continuous improvement of higher education institutions. This study aims to explore the opportunities that data analytics stand to offer higher education and the challenges that plays down its role, adoption and usage in different areas of higher education institutions. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a systematic literature review approach in answering the research questions. The critical role of learning analytics and the exploratory nature of research questions justify the use of systematic literature review. The current study used systematic research process adapted and presented by Hallinger (2013) to be used in social sciences in general and in educational leadership and management in particular. A standard process of finding relevant articles and examining reference lists is followed using articles from higher education which is the research context. Findings An examination of the literature showed that the majority of studies within the sample of articles are empirical representing 53 per cent, 32 per cent are conceptual, while only 15 per cent of the articles are a systematic literature review. Results also show that 58 per cent of the articles are teaching and learning related, 34 per cent are management related, while only 8 per cent are research related. Several challenges and opportunities of learning analytics in the three areas highlighted are presented and discussed. Originality/value The benefits and challenges of learning analytics are numerous and scattered in the literature. In this study, a typology related to different educational domains is developed to shed light on the benefits and challenges of learning analytics within particular higher education areas that are relevant to specific stakeholders. Benefits and challenges of learning analytics are classified into being management related, teaching and learning related and research related.

Download Full-text