scholarly journals Research on the New Model of Aerobics Physical Education under the Background of Artificial Intelligence Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
New Model ◽  
Continual Improvement ◽  
College And University ◽  
Learning Institutions

This study aims to investigate and analyze the use of a new model of teaching physical education in higher learning institutions. Most traditional methods entail the instructor-based approach, which might not be appropriate to derive all the benefits and restore sanity in college and university students’ health status. A new model is thus imminent that will be able to place the student at the center of the entire activity. Self-motivation is the most critical intrapersonal skill needed to ensure continual improvement. Developing a model that will oversee the development of self-motivation is thus essential. In this study, future research was conducted based on the previous literature on the best model for PE. The acquired data were then presented graphically, discussions were derived, and conclusions were ensued.

scholarly journals Article Review: Internship Satisfaction Determinants Among Undergraduates in the Service Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Syafinaz Ruslan ◽  
Siti Fatimah Mohamad ◽  
Nurul Hanisah Juhari ◽  
Muhammad Shahrim Abdul Karim
Keyword(s):  
Service Industry ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sports Management ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Learning Institutions

An internship program is integrated into higher learning institutions curriculum. It is aimed to cultivate students ability in applying knowledge from classrooms to practices. Internship satisfaction is identified as one of the focal points to assess the effectiveness of an internship program. Nonetheless, only little studies reviewed the determinants of internship satisfaction, particularly within the service-oriented industry. Thus, the main objective of this study was to review factors that influence internship satisfaction in the service industry, particularly the hospitality industry. Besides, the importance of internship in developing self-competencies among students is also discussed. A number of articles were obtained from two different databases, using keywords related to the topic. The articles were carefully examined, derived from relevant disciplines in the service industry: hospitality and tourism, business, sports management, education, and human resource. Main determinants of the internship satisfaction were clustered into five categories: individual factors, job characteristics, organisational environment, contextual factors, and career potential. Besides, the importance of internship experiences in fostering students self-competencies were discussed, including interpersonal skills, problem-solving, self-confidence, and knowledge about the job market. Findings on this paper are anticipated to extend the literature review on internship research and assist internship stakeholders in structuring a well-rounded internship program. As this paper is only based on traditional literature reviews, it has a limitation in its methodology. Hence, future research is recommended to use a structured methodology such as systematic reviews or scoping reviews.

Physical education (gymnastic classes) in female university students with different health status

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Yu. L. Venevtseva ◽  
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Kh. M. Lyashenko ◽  
E. A. Makarova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students

scholarly journals Student Perceptions of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Academic Success: A Comparison between University and Community College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. p16
Author(s):  
Rose, Stephanie F. ◽  
Christian, Samantha A. ◽  
Sego, Anita ◽  
Demers, Denise
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Community College ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Community College Students ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supportive Services ◽  
College And University

Very little evidence addresses college students’ perceptions of mental health and supportive services available to assist them with being academically successful since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This is also true for comparing community college students and university students. This study examines the concepts of how COVID-19 has impacted overall student-perceptions of their mental health. Data on perceptions was collected from both community college and university students. A total of 932 students completed a survey regarding their views of mental health, academic success and supportive services Relationships between perceived mental health and supportive services rendered significant findings. Perceived differences between perceived mental health and supportive services were also significantly significant in the data. Recommendations for future research is also explored.

Sexual Harassment of College and University Students: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 152483801988173
Author(s):  
L. B. Klein ◽  
Sandra L. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Acquaintance Rape ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
College And University ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Study Designs

Increased attention to Title IX and the #MeToo movement has led to more interest in developing strategies to prevent forms of gender-based violence beyond acquaintance rape, including sexual harassment (SH). This study reviewed the extant literature published since 2000 on SH of college/university students ( n = 24) to determine (a) study methods, (b) sample sociodemographic characteristics, (c) prevalence, (d) risk and protective factors, and (e) consequences of campus SH. These studies shared the view that overall SH rates are high, but their findings were difficult to cross-evaluate due to variations in their study designs. Generally, unwanted sexual attention and gender harassment were more commonly experienced in campus SH occurrences than sexual coercion. Findings indicated that being White, a woman, or a sexual minority increased a student’s likelihood of experiencing SH while at a college/university. Student SH survivors rarely filed official reports but often faced a variety of mental and physical health consequences. Women of color experienced lower rates of SH but more severe consequences in the aftermath. This review concludes by detailing several implications for future research, as well as possible campus SH prevention, intervention, and policy protocols.

Application of COSO framework in whistle-blowing activities of public higher-learning institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-211
Author(s):  
Mohamad Ridhuan Mat Dangi ◽  
Anuar Nawawi ◽  
Ahmad Saiful Azlin Puteh Salin
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Whistle Blowing ◽  
Learning Institutions

Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine whether higher-learning institutions have sufficient internal controls to manage whistle-blowing or similar means when encountering repetitive complaints requiring similar corrective actions. This study attempts to classify complaints as per categories, criteria and components of the COSO framework using a checklist called self-assessment checklist of internal control kits so that complaint activities can be efficiently and effectively managed. Design/methodology/approach As a case study, one public university in Malaysia was selected, and 740 complaints were examined over a four-year period. Two methods of data collection, namely, document analysis and interviews, were used. Findings This study found no internal controls established to oversee the complaints that were received. Hence, repetitive complaints were received for similar areas and functions over a period. The application of COSO framework on complaints and whistle-blowing activities, however, led to more organised and visible problems; therefore, effective corrective and preventive action may be conducted. Research limitations/implications This study was conducted on only one organisation with several series of interviews and limited period of document analysis because of privacy and confidentiality of the information. Future research should collect and analyze data from a higher number of organisations with more respondents for interviews and a longer period for document analysis to obtain more accurate results. Practical implications This study provides further evidence on the suitability of COSO framework for different types of organisations, either public or private, and has been successfully adopted globally. It is effective not only to manage the operation and financial matters but also to manage complaints and whistle-blowing activities in organisations. Originality/value This study is original because it focuses on the current practices of internal control in government entities, particularly for organisations that operate as higher-learning institutions, which is scarce in the literature. In addition, this study analysed the drawbacks of internal control systems, especially in dealing with whistle-blower reports and complaints by referring to the list of complaints made by their stakeholders.

Smart Phone Use among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 282
Author(s):  
Chan Yuen Fook ◽  
Suthagar Narasuman ◽  
Norazah Abdul Aziz ◽  
Sharifah Muzlia Syed Mustafa ◽  
Cheong Tau Han
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Problematic Smartphone Use ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
The University ◽  
Learning Institutions

Smartphone users have increased to over two and a half billion people and it is predicted to rise to five billion by the year of 2020. These smartphone users have been spending an increasing amount of time and indicating an obsession with a virtual world. Obviously, smartphone users include students from secondary school to tertiary levels. Their constant engagement with mobile phones has raised questions of whether it has developed into an addiction that may have negative consequences on academic performance. With regards to these issues, the present study aims to examine problematic smartphone use, hours spent, factors and activities involved and possible risk of phone addiction among the university students in the Malaysian context. This study employs a descriptive research design to collect data. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, and frequency and percentage. Fifty-five out eighty students responded to a survey which was applied randomly among students from a public higher learning institution. The findings indicated that most of the students somewhat agreed that they used smartphones without any compelling reasons at very hour and that it induces emotional stability. The findings indicated that most of the students somewhat agreed that they used smartphones without any compelling reasons at very hour and that it induces emotional stability. The findings also imply that students were somewhat addicted to smartphone but at the same time they did use their smartphone for academic purposes. Consequently, it is expected that the findings from this study will help higher learning institutions to better understand the pattern of smartphone usage among university students and to reduce or control academically disruptive smart phone addiction behavior.   Keywords: Addiction, Mobile Addiction, Mobile Phone, Smartphone, University Students

Destination selection for education tourism

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sabbir Rahman ◽  
Aahad M. Osman-Gani ◽  
Murali Raman
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Destination Selection ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The purpose of this research is to empirically examine the critical factors that are influencing international students’ perception in the selection of a destination for education tourism. Design/methodology/approach This research seeks to develop a comprehensive framework embedded with service quality, destination image and spirituality behavior. The data were collected by administering a self-administered questionnaire to a sample of 220 respondents who were studying at the universities in Peninsular Malaysia. The constructs and items used in the questionnaire were adapted from the literature review. This research applied confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings The outcome of this research indicated that there is a substantial relationship between service quality and the choice of a destination for education tourism. This research also explored that destination brand image significantly relates to the selection of a destination for education, tourism when the destination loyalty variable plays a strong mediation role. Interestingly, the direct relationship between spirituality behavior and selection of destination was not significant. On the other hand, a significant relationship was discovered between spirituality behavior and choice of destination when the tourists’ intention plays as a mediating function. Research limitations/implications First, the limitation is in the scope of this study, as only five constructs were examined. Future research may include other types of variables in exploring the antecedents of destination selection for education tourism. Second, the sample size was only 220 and respondents were restricted to only a few universities. Future research should be done on a bigger sample size and on more diverse sample. Practical implications Managers of the respective higher learning institutions need to focus on tourists’ satisfaction by providing a memorable experience. International students who have satisfactory experience with the respective higher learning institutions will spread a positive word of mouth about the destinations to other prospective foreign students. Today, tourists have a strong urge to see the spiritual side of their liveliness. Policymakers need to offer services with the comportment of the spiritual settings in their respective educational environment to extend the spiritual experience toward international students. Social implications There is a need for more research on how to build a comprehensive model for selection of a destination in educational tourism. The results of this empirical research are of particular significance to policymakers, as it better informs them as to how best to use the antecedents in designing the destination choice for education tourism to establish it as more practical regardless of the diverse spiritual beliefs. Originality/value This research is one of the initial attempts on part of the researchers in Malaysian education tourism context where spirituality has been taken into consideration.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Intention towards Technopreneurship among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Wei-Loon Koe ◽  
Mohd Halim Mahphoth ◽  
Nurul Ezaili Alias ◽  
Ramesh Krishnan ◽  
Ahmad Fadhly Arham
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Learning Institutions

The number of youths embarking on entrepreneurship in Malaysia is still low despite various efforts have been exerted by the government. Specifically, technopreneurship which is an important new breed of entrepreneurship in the post COVID-19 era is facing various challenges, especially in the development of competitive technopreneurs. To date, there is a lack in the literature pertaining to intentional-based studies, specifically on technopreneurship. As such, this study was motivated to identify the individual factors that influence university students’ intention towards technopreneurship. It developed a research model based on the concepts of self-efficacy and individual entrepreneurial orientation. A total of 196 university students from a public university were surveyed through self-administered questionnaires. The results indicated that self-efficacy, namely computer capability and Internet ability, as well as individual entrepreneurial orientation positively and significantly affected intention towards technopreneurship. Several suggestions were given to strategize technopreneurship development in the country. For instance, higher learning institutions should offer non-traditional technopreneurship curriculum and upgrade technological infrastructure. In the meantime, government was also urged to provide conducive business environment and technopreneurship funding.   Received: 29 October 2020 / Accepted: 9 December 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021

scholarly journals First Year University Students Self-Reported Health Outcomes Over an Academic Semester

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
P.K Doyle-Baker ◽  
K.M. Verge ◽  
L. McClelland ◽  
T. Fung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
College And University ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The transition to university can be a stressful time in a student’s life. Recent evidence demonstrates declining mental and physical health in college and university students compared to the general public. A prospective cohort study investigating mental and physical wellness over the course of a semester in a sample of first-year undergraduate students (N=74; 65%F) from nine faculties was completed at a large university in Canada. Sixty-eight (92%) students with a mean (SD, ±) age 18.2 ± 1.1 yrs., weight 67.9 ± 15.5 kg, height, 168.5 ± 11.6 cm and waist circumference 81.3 ± 9.8 cm completed the SF-36V2 quality of life questionnaire at the beginning and end of the semester in Fall 2014. A decrease in vitality (p=0.003), social functioning (p=0.004), emotional state (p=0.014), and mental health (p=0.019) outcomes as measured by the SF-36v2 occurred during the semester. In addition, aggregate mental health significantly declined from the beginning to the end of the semester (p <0.001), while physical health did not change (p=0.242). The importance of promoting and increasing awareness of campus wide mental health strategies should be considered a priority for first year undergrad students. Particularly, because students in their first year may take longer than one semester to adjust to the increased work load and although difficult to speculate it is possible that both mental and physical health would decline over the next (second) semester. Future research should aim for longer study duration.

scholarly journals First Year University Students Self-Reported Health Outcomes Over an Academic Semester

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
P.K. Doyle-Baker ◽  
K.M. Verge ◽  
L. McClelland ◽  
T. Fung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
College And University ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The transition to university can be a stressful time in a student’s life. Recent evidence demonstrates declining mental and physical health in college and university students compared to the general public. A prospective cohort study investigating mental and physical wellness over the course of a semester in a sample of first-year undergraduate students (N=74; 65%F) from nine faculties was completed at a large university in Canada. Sixty-eight (92%) students with a mean (SD, ±) age 18.2 ± 1.1 yrs., weight 67.9 ± 15.5 kg, height, 168.5 ± 11.6 cm and waist circumference 81.3 ± 9.8 cm completed the SF-36V2 quality of life questionnaire at the beginning and end of the semester in Fall 2014. A decrease in vitality (p=0.003), social functioning (p=0.004), emotional state (p=0.014), and mental health (p=0.019) outcomes as measured by the SF-36v2 occurred during the semester. In addition, aggregate mental health significantly declined from the beginning to the end of the semester (p <0.001), while physical health did not change (p=0.242). The importance of promoting and increasing awareness of campus wide mental health strategies should be considered a priority for first year undergrad students. Particularly, because students in their first year may take longer than one semester to adjust to the increased work load and although difficult to speculate it is possible that both mental and physical health would decline over the next (second) semester. Future research should aim for longer study duration.

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