scholarly journals Assessment focus on essay of university students: the case between language- and non-language based courses in two private universities

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Karen L Gabinete
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Private Universities

scholarly journals Caffeine Consumption & Perception of Its Effects Amongst University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
Umer Maqsood ◽  
Roop Zahra ◽  
Muhammad Zahid Latif ◽  
Hena Athar ◽  
Gul Muhammad Shaikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Caffeine Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caffeine Withdrawal ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Introduction: A variety of research studies have shown that caffeine usage is highly prevalent among university students and many of them have different perception of its effect on their mental and physical health. These perceptions can influence the intake of caffeine which may lead to its addiction, resulting in serious public health consequences. Aims & Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine the frequency of caffeine consumption and the perception of its effects among university students. Place and duration of study: This study was conducted within 6 months duration, from May 2018 to October 2019 among students of three private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. Material & Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A sample size of 670 university students was taken and the data were collected from three private universities of Lahore through convenience sampling technique. The perception of effects of caffeine was determined through a pre-validated questionnaire, Caffeine Expectancy Questionnaire (CaffEQ) from consumers and nonconsumers of caffeine. Results: A total of 670 university students participated in the study, out of which, 278 (41.5%) were males and 392 (58.5%) were females. 506 (75.5%) participants were consumer of caffeine, while 164 (24.5%) were non consumer. The occurrence of caffeine consumption was more in males (79.9%) than in females (72.4%). Participants reported that they consume caffeine because it makes them feel more alert (83.4%), they experience caffeine withdrawal without caffeine (83%) and caffeine makes them feel more energetic (80.6%). The perceptions due to which participants don't consume caffeine were that they expect caffeine makes their heartbeat irregular (81.7%), they don't like the way caffeine makes them feel (80.5%) and caffeine makes them irritable (76.8%). Conclusion: The study concludes that male students had more tendencies towards caffeine consumption than females. Perceptions for consuming caffeine were feeling of alertness, experiencing caffeine withdrawal symptoms, feeling of energy and ability to work over long periods of time after having caffeine. The perceptions for not consuming caffeine were irregular heartbeat, bad feelings, irritability, and sleep disturbances.

scholarly journals A Study of Self-Directed Learning Skills of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-176
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahmed Qadri ◽  
Shaheen Pasha
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Postgraduate Level ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
The Difference

The objective of the study was to find out difference in opinion of university graduates on self-directed learning skills (SDLS) on the base of their gender, sector (public & private), discipline and their program. The sample of the study comprised of 584 university students from the three public and three private universities of Lahore. These six universities were selected randomly from the district Lahore. All of the six universities were general universities. The data were assembled by adopting a Self-Developed questionnaire on SDLS. The mean difference of the above mentioned factors were found by using inferential statistics t-test and ANOVA. The findings showed no difference in concerning male and female university students’ application of self-directed learning skills. Both of them used different techniques to meet their academic needs. Same is the case with public and private universities. While there was found some difference on the base of their disciplines students of fine and performing arts are the individuals whom are more concerned with the self-directed learning skills. They are performing most of their work on the base of self-creativity, because they are the students whom are preparing their own trends. Lastly the difference on the base of program showed that the students of postgraduate level are more concerned with the SDLS.

scholarly journals Imaginarios juveniles, cultura visual e instituciones culturales

2017 ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Jaime Martínez Iglesias
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Visual Culture ◽  
University Students ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cultural Imagination ◽  
Cultural Diffusion

RESUMENEl objetivo de este trabajo fue describir las percepciones e imaginarios de un grupo de estudiantes de universidades privadas, y de algunos profesionales de instituciones culturales de Santiago, acerca de la influencia de estas en la formación de la cultura visual juvenil. La metodología es de tipo cualitativo, con un diseño interpretativo, descriptivo, microetnográfico, a través de entrevista semiestructurada realizada a jóvenes universitarios, y analizadas a través de una matriz de categorías y textualidades. Los principales hallazgos muestran que los jóvenes cuestionan los sistemas, programas de difusión cultural e imaginarios culturales, pero, a la vez, son capaces de reconocer las potencialidades que tienen los museos como entidades que facilitan la construcción de la cultura visual.Palabras clave: Imaginario cultural, cultura visual, instituciones culturales (museos).Young imaginary, visual culture and cultural institutions  ABSTRACTThe purpose of this work was to describe the perceptions and imaginaries of a group of students from private universities and some professional cultural institutions of Santiago, about the influence of these in the formation of young visual culture. The methodology type used is qualitative, with an interpretative, descriptive and microetnographic design through the use of semi-structured interviews for young university students from both genres, analyzed through a matrix of categories and textualities. The main findings show that young people question the systems, cultural diffusion programs and cultural imaginaries, but at the same time are capable of recognizing the potentialities that museums have as entities that ease the construction of visual culture.Keywords: Cultural imagination, visual culture, cultural institutions (museums).

scholarly journals Students’ Satisfaction on Academic Services in Higher Education: Public and Private Universities of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Farha Sultana ◽  
Sunita Nasrinq
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Services

Student satisfaction is an outcome of the insight of service quality provided by the university. Government of Bangladesh introduces private universities in 1992 because of huge demand in higher education. Currently, there are 103 private universities, forty-three public universities and three international universities in Bangladesh. But it is a matter of sorrow that, universities are increasing day by day but the qualities of universities are not satisfactory. This study is a comparative study conducted on two universities (one is Rangamati Science and Technology University (public) and another one is Premier University (private). The study was pointed out academic services in the private and the public universities. Based on the review of literature a questionnaire was developed and it was distributed among 120 students. The total 120 respondents have been drawn probabilistically from 2 universities. Descriptive analysis, factor analysis have been used to analyze the data and to draw the findings. It has been found that satisfaction level of the private university students is not up to the mark. Finally, few suggestions have made to increase satisfaction of the university students in Bangladesh. Results revealed that students from Rangamati Science and Technology university (public) and Premier University (private) hold different opinion whether their expectation met or not.

scholarly journals Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Study: Assessing Reading Habits of University Students in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-340
Author(s):  
Nusrat Jahan ◽  
Md. Aliur Rahman ◽  
Mohammad Golam Mohiuddin ◽  
Ahmed Al Mansur ◽  
Ahsan Habib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
State Level ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
The World ◽  
Ways Of Life

The world has been shaken and normalcy has been  stifled due to Covid-19 pandemic leading the affected people to adapt to, adopt new ways of life and reconstitute habit inviting activities other than those previously practiced. Reading habits of university students have been affected adversely by the unprecedented pandemic. While the students, during this period being distanced from the regular academic environment, have opted for alternative engagements, the time for reading and number of books covered have dwindled remarkably. This article examined the changed dynamics of both academic and nonacademic reading habits of the students at public and private universities in Bangladesh. Data were collected from 700 students through a questionnaire using Google form. The results show that reading habits have been adversely affected during this pandemic as 44.6% students read books only 1-2 hours whereas 57.4% of them spend 5-6 hours using electronic devices for multiple purposes mostly other than reading. This study recommends developing a strategy by the concerned authority starting from the state level to institutions to attract the learners and facilitate learning online with a rich and reliable reservatory of study materials with easy accessibility.

scholarly journals Students’ entrepreneurial regulation and intention to become an entrepreneur: A comparison between public and private universities

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. A.L. Pihie ◽  
A. Bagheri
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Promotion Focus ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Whole Process

Motivation and ability to orient ones’ knowledge, thought and behavior to accomplish entrepreneurial goals and tasks has recently termed as entrepreneurial regulation. Entrepreneurial regulation strongly affects the whole process of new venture creation and specifically entrepreneurial opportunity exploration that is the first step in the entrepreneurship process. However, few researchers examined the construct particularly among potential entrepreneurs such as university students. This study aims to measure self-regulation (promotion focus), entrepreneurial self-efficacy and intention to become an entrepreneur among university students. 722 students from both public and private universities were randomly selected as the participants based on the assumption that entrepreneurship education and training programs and university environment highly influence the development of entrepreneurial regulation, self-efficacy and intention in students. Analysis of the data revealed a significant relationship between students’ promotion focus, entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, students from public universities had significantly higher entrepreneurial regulation and intentions than their counterparts from private universities. We discuss the implications of the findings for entrepreneurship research, theory development and education.

scholarly journals Waterpipe Smoking Among Youth and Socioeconomic Status: A Cross-Sectional Study of Students in Public Versus Private Universities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asena Caner ◽  
Hilal Özcebe
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking

Abstract Background Waterpipe smoking has become a global public health problem as its popularity increased over time, especially among youth. This study aims to examine waterpipe smoking patterns of university students in Ankara, Turkey, and compare the patterns in public and private universities, which have different economic and social environments. Students in these two types of universities differ, on average, in socioeconomic background and access to financial resources. Methods The survey was conducted among public (n=2685) and private (n=2485) university students via an online questionnaire. Logistic regressions (on the full sample and on the sample that excludes students who initiate before age 18) were used to test the association between ever using waterpipe and respondent characteristics such as age, gender, university type, living arrangements, and source of income. Descriptive statistics on consumption pattern (age at first use, use within last month, location of use, availability of waterpipe venues, whether it is usually shared, reasons for use, and harm perceptions) were also generated. Moreover, never, ever, and current user prevalence rates by age at first use were estimated for waterpipe and cigarettes. Results69% of students in private and 59% of students in public universities (p<0.001) were ever smokers of waterpipe. Being older, male, private university student, living alone or having roommate(s), as well as financial resources such as having access to a car, having income from work or family were associated with ever using waterpipe. Although more than half (68-70%) of ever users tried waterpipe before age 18, risk continued in university and 41-46% of those who tried before 18 were current users in university. For women who had abstained from waterpipe until university age, the risk of waterpipe use was higher in private than in public universities. ConclusionsWaterpipe smoking has increased and is highly common among university students. Students with higher socioeconomic status are at higher risk. There is an urgent need to implement the new creative interventions based on the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to prevent the young people from waterpipe smoking after 18 years old.

scholarly journals Empowering Students’ Religiosity to Fight Radicalism and Anarchism after Covid-19 and The Act of Omnibus Law at Higher Education

Al-Ulum ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miftahudin ◽  
Saepudin ◽  
Ardi Hidayat ◽  
Hanafi ◽  
Anis Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
And Control ◽  
Taking Care

Radicalism and anarchism can be carried out by students who are studying at public or private universities, especially in Serang City, Banten Province. The purpose of this study is to examine and improve the religiosity of university students in Serang City in countering radicalism and anarchism. The research used a qualitative approach with phenomenology as a method. The results of this study conclude that the religiosity of students in Serang City can be improved in several ways; carrying out periodical Islamic studies, istighasah (praying), learning to read and write the Qur'an, commemorating Islamic holidays, reviewing Islamic books, I’tikaf (staying) and taking care of the mosque, and going a pilgrimage. The role of universities in countering radicalism and anarchism, meanwhile, is by assigning Islamic religious education lecturers to guide and control the students to follow those activities.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Bangladeshi Private University Students’ Choice of Institutions for Undergraduate Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Rumana Liza Anam
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Private University ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Undergraduate Studies ◽  
Undergraduate Study ◽  
Standards Of Living ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
University Level

In a highly populated country like Bangladesh where standards of living are rising steadily, more and more students are pursuing studies at university level.  With only a few publicly funded universities, private universities are now the main avenue for pursuing undergraduate studies. Competition is growing among these universities operating in a heavily regulated sector.  Substantial amounts are often being spent on attracting potential students.  However, without proper research into the area and understanding how students choose their universities, resources may end up being used ineffectively. This conceptual paper aims to identify the factors that students consider when choosing their universities.

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