scholarly journals Prioritizing Information Sources and Requirements in Students’ Choice of Higher Education Destination: Using AHP Analysis

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110156
Author(s):  
Damla Ürer Erdil ◽  
Mustafa Tümer ◽  
Halil Nadiri ◽  
Iman Aghaei
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
International Students ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
State University ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy

Attracting and enrolling international students have become the primary concern of marketing efforts of higher education institutions. For this purpose, understanding the decision-making process of students is vital. This study examines the information sources, requirements, and choice factors of international students who study their higher education in an emerging higher education destination. This study is conducted through a quantitative approach, based on both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). A survey was conducted with students who enrolled at a state university for the first time. University websites are identified as the most used sources of information. According to the study’s findings, job and scholarship opportunities are identified as the first and most crucial concern of international students. This study is of particular significance for higher education institutions in emerging higher education destinations to better understand students’ decision-making process.

scholarly journals International Student Mobility

2018 ◽  
pp. 15-30
Author(s):  
Rashim Wadhwa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Core Element ◽  
International Student Mobility ◽  
The Core

International student mobility is the core element of the internationalization of higher education. In recent years, a significant change has been observed in the outlook of individuals which is giving a boost to this phenomenon. Within this context, the present chapter analyzed the phenomenon of international student mobility through different approaches by providing critical outlook. An attempt has been made to list the important determinants which influence the decision-making process of international students.

scholarly journals Internationalization of Higher Education: The influencing factors in the Decision Making Process of International Students at UFPI

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-436
Author(s):  
Karen da Rocha Oliveira ◽  
Alexandre Rabêlo Neto ◽  
Antônio Vinícius Oliveira Ferreira ◽  
Maria de Lourdes de Melo Salmito Mendes ◽  
Marcelo de Jesus Rodrigues da Nóbrega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
International Students ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making Process

Decision Making and Problem Solving in Higher Educational Institutions

2016 ◽  
pp. 226-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamadi Kaweesi ◽  
Farooq Miiro
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Complex World ◽  
Decision Making Factors ◽  
To Come

As it is stated that the economy of a country can never be greater than the education of its people, today parents and several organizations are investing a lot of money in education to better the future of their children and also meet the demands of the several generations to come. Through this process, the level of competition among higher education institutions is too high for them to survive and continuously attract parents, citizens and funders to meet demands of both institutional and community challenges. The aim of this paper, therefore, is to explore the concept of decision making, factors that determine the decision making process, the effectiveness of decision making and problem solving in higher education institutions deemed to be largely chaotic and complex. World over, government and states are investing in higher education to transform their communities in terms of knowledge, skills, culture and economic development.

Decisions to adopt new technologies at the hospital level: Insights from Israeli medical centers

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Greenberg ◽  
Yitzhak Peterburg ◽  
Daniel Vekstein ◽  
Joseph S. Pliskin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Final Decision ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
New Device ◽  
Medical Centers

Objectives: New medical technologies have been identified as the leading cause of increasing health-care expenditures. Adoption of a new technology is one of the most important decisions in medical centers. The objectives of this study were to map and describe the function of hospital decision-makers within the area of new technology assessment and adoption, and to examine relevant considerations, sources of information, and decision-making processes in the adoption of a new technology.Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to hospital executives and referred to (i) the considerations for and against adoption of a new technology, (ii) the decision-making process, (iii) information sources used in the decision-making process.Results: The most frequent criteria favoring adoption included increased cost-effectiveness, increased efficacy, and decrease in complication rates. An increase in complication rates or side effects and decreased efficacy were the top ranked criteria against adoption. The final decision-making responsibility varied among technologies; the medical director frequently made the final decision when a new device was involved, but this responsibility decreased when a new drug or a new procedure was considered. Participation in scientific meetings, opinions of local experts, medical journals, and Food and Drug Administration clearance documents were the most important information sources used in the decision-making process. However, these were not necessarily the optimal sources of information. Significant barriers in adoption decision-making are lack of timely data regarding the safety of the new technology, its cost-effectiveness, and efficacy.Conclusion: To improve the adoption decisions, hospitals must develop criteria upon which the decision-making will be based.

An Empirical Investigation of the Information Sources used during the Industrial Buying Process

1984 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rowland T. Moriarty ◽  
Robert E. Spekman
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Industrial Buying ◽  
High Degree

It is important for industrial marketers to gain a high degree of synergy among the various elements of their promotional mix. To that end, the authors investigate the sources of information sought by decision participants during the industrial buying process. They also examine those factors that help determine why certain information sources are used during the procurement decision-making process. The results suggest that industrial marketers should consider seriously the use of communications vehicles to supplement the traditional reliance on the industrial salesperson.

scholarly journals Academic Staff Direct Participation in Managing Higher Education Institutions – Pilot Study Report

Management ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-204
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Szelągowska-Rudzka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
The Real ◽  
Direct Participation

Abstract The aim of the study is to present the results of pilot study on academic staff direct participation (ASDP) in managing higher education institutions (HEI) (content, scope, intensity, practicality of impact), in key areas of its activity and its advantages and risks. The research was carried out under questionnaire survey method among academic staff of selected HEIs, in autumn 2018. It was found that ASDP applies to all areas of activity of these HEIs (content), primarily educating students; is full (academics participate in all stages of the decision-making process), has mainly operational scope (related to basic tasks in the position at work), less often strategic; it is perceived participation because the real impact of the respondents in managing HEIs is limited (passive form of participation dominates). The identified main benefits from participation indicate that ASDP can be an effective tool for creating commitment of academic staff in managing HEIs in handling their key areas of activity. The results presented are not representative (pilot study), but interesting. Therefore, the author is planning to carry out in-depth research on ASDP in managing HEI in the future.

scholarly journals University and Enterprises Linkages for Regional Development in México

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio López ◽  
Patricia Moctezuma ◽  
Alejandro Mungaray
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Baja California ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Regional Innovation System ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Innovation Projects

This article evaluates the incentives to Mexico Innovation Program (PEI), from a regional perspective based on its contribution to the Regional Innovation System (RIS) of Baja California, between 2009 and 2013. Through the both additional behavioral and networks methodologies, the decision making process at companies, and the level of linkages among them, higher education institutions and governmental actors of the RIS is analyzed. The results show that by imposing the financing of innovation projects on the linking of business and scientific actors, PEI is helping to strengthen the RIS, encouraging 15% of its interactions.

scholarly journals International Student Enrollment: Evidence-Driven Strategies

2015 ◽  
pp. 20-21
Author(s):  
Rahul Choudaha
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Student Enrollment ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Higher education institutions often underestimate the importance of research in deepening the understanding of international student decision-making processes and developing enrollment strategies. Institutions must recognize the complexity, criticality and volatility of international student decision-making processes, and should invest in developing data-driven international enrollment strategies by proactively assessing needs, behaviors, and profiles of international students during difference stages of application process.

scholarly journals Undergraduate Courses in Linguistics at Universities of Great Britain

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 104-108
Author(s):  
Olga Komochkova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Great Britain ◽  
International Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
British Council ◽  
British Experience

Abstract The concept of linguistics as a branch of science has been considered. Key abilities linguists possess have been defined. The need to apply to foreign experience, in particular, British one, has been justified. Relevant information sources, namely, Benchmark Statement for Linguistics (2007), data on Education UK, the official website for international students launched by the British Council, programme specifications for linguistics at a number of British universities have been reviewed. The list of higher education institutions (65) offering undergraduate courses (424) in Linguistics has been presented. Study options for undergraduate courses in Linguistics have been described. It has been stated that curricula in linguistics provided by higher education institutions do not greatly differ from each other by the content; nevertheless they preserve their own originality. General characteristics of study years (primarily three-year curricula) have been given. Teaching and learning methods and techniques as well assessment methods generally used at British universities have been listed. Positive aspects of British experience in professional training of future linguists have been outlined. Perspectives for improving the Ukrainian curricula for professional training of future linguists have been justified.

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