COMPETITIVENESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: ESSENCE AND MAIN FACTORS OF ITS PROVISION

Implementing TQM practices at the Higher Educational Institutions of Pakistan, especially at the business schools, is relatively a new concept and it is in its initial stages. The theoretical framework of this study is based upon the instrument that measures the extent of TQM implementation in Higher Education Institutions. Based upon literature review, the framework having 14 dimensions is used in this study. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) extracted 13 factors as the determinants of TQM Implementation in business schools of Pakistan such as Stakeholders’ Focus, Recognition and Reward, Measurement and Evaluation, Process Control and Improvement, Resources, Leadership, Empowerment are some of the main factors as each of these factors are explaining more than 5% of the variation in the data

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Student Mobility in Portugal

Journal of Studies in International Education ◽

10.1177/1028315316669814 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 120-135 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Cristina Sin ◽

Orlanda Tavares ◽

Guy Neave

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Labor Market ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Student Mobility ◽

Main Obstacle ◽

Important Constraint ◽

Policy Goals ◽

Main Driver ◽

Main Factors ◽

Portuguese Higher Education

The article examines how far the key Bologna objective of student mobility has been achieved in Portuguese higher education institutions and the main factors shaping it. It analyzes credit mobility, outgoing and incoming, between Portugal and Europe. Although mobility overall has risen, incoming mobility has grown faster, making Portugal an importer country. Portugal’s attraction power is explained mainly by its location, climate, and leisure opportunities. For outgoing mobility, employability is the main driver, explained by high unemployment and an uncertain home labor market. The main obstacle is financial, so country choice is increasingly based on proximity and living costs. Another important constraint is curricular inflexibility of Portuguese higher education institutions. The findings suggest that mobility in Portugal is far from reflecting Bologna’s policy goals, making the 2020 mobility target of 20% an ideal rather than an achievement.

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EXPECTATIONS AND REALITY OF LEARNER AUTONOMY AND COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN PAKISTANI HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: A REVIEW

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling ◽

10.35631/ijepc.534007 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (34) ◽

pp. 91-101

Author(s):

Choudhry Shahid ◽

Eng Tek Ong ◽

Kung Teck Wong ◽

Asma Perveen

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

English Language ◽

Communicative Competence ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Skill Development ◽

Learner Autonomy ◽

Education Level ◽

Target Language ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Main Factors

The primary aim of this study is to analyse the main factors affecting the learner autonomy and communicative competence of the EFL learners at higher education level in Pakistan. Nowadays, the English language is considered a language of education, business, and research, moreover, English is a medium of instruction in higher education institutions in Pakistan and communication ability and autonomy are regarded highly important skills for the students’ academic success and professional development in the university context. This study has used the literature review and situational analysis approach in order to explore the teaching and learning of the English language at the tertiary level in Pakistan. This study will discuss the present situation of English Language teaching in Pakistan, and the main challenges hindering the skill development of the students. This study has recommendations for the policymakers, teachers, trainers, and students struggling to develop communicative competence and learner autonomy at higher education level in Pakistan. The finding of the study indicates that gap in skill development, low proficiency, improper evaluation, and problematic pedagogy are the main factors affecting skill development in the Pakistani EFL context. Students’ skills can be promoted incompetence and autonomy areas by providing them with interpersonal and physical space in learning the target language.

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Analysis of Quality of Services in Higher Education Institutions

Handbook of Research on Creating Sustainable Value in the Global Economy - Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-1196-1.ch020 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 349-365

Author(s):

Ivana Jošanov-Vrgović ◽

Ana Jovičić Vuković ◽

Nataša Papić-Blagojević ◽

Dragana Bolesnikov

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Perceived Quality ◽

Competitive Environment ◽

Quality Of Services ◽

High Quality ◽

Main Factors ◽

The Difference ◽

To Receive

An overview of domestic and foreign literature shows that the concept of quality of services at higher education institutions (HEIs) is the focus. Quality of service is one of the main factors of competitive advantage. Perceived quality of services in HEIs can be defined as the difference between what students expect to receive and their perceptions of what they really get. If HEIs get acquainted with students' expectations, they will have the opportunity to adjust their behavior to what is expected of them, and thus to positively influence on the students' perceived quality of services. Globalization has created a more competitive environment and opened market for HEIs. It affected on ensuring high quality in HEIs. The quality of HEIs is of key importance for a society because the students, employers, and society have the benefits of it, and quality education contributes to economic development of the country.

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Research of individual motor activity of students of higher education institutions

Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports) ◽

10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2021.2(130).29 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 131-134

Author(s):

V. Shishatska ◽

V. Doborovolsky ◽

S. Soga

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Higher Education ◽

Motor Activity ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Special Role ◽

Motor Mode ◽

Main Factors ◽

Rational Organization ◽

Individual Motor

The article analyzes the problem of organizing motor activity of students of higher education institutions. It is emphasized that the motor activity of student youth is considered an integral part of life. The level of motor activity of students of higher education institutions is investigated. The problem of research and evaluation of physical activity is still relevant, as physical activity is one of the main factors determining the health and physical condition of the population. Due to the imbalance between food consumption, physical activity and human rest, special attention needs to be paid to the rational organization of physical activity. A special role in this problem is played by the organization of the motor mode of students of pedagogical specialties, whose training is associated with low motor activity. Chronic deficiency of motor activity in the regime of student youth becomes a real threat to their health and normal physical performance. Due to the constant scientific and technical development of society, there is a lack of physical activity in students of higher education, which in most cases is the cause of various diseases.

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Between Passion and Rejection – Attitudes to Farming among Young University Graduates in Rural Areas of Poland

Wieś i Rolnictwo ◽

10.53098/wir012021/04 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 75-95

Author(s):

Ilona Matysiak

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Young People ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

University Graduates ◽

Main Factors ◽

Rural Municipalities ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Professional Choices

The aim of the article is to analyse the significance of farming and agriculture in the lives of young rural university graduates in Poland. Their educational and professional choices are discussed. How many of them graduated from agricultural higher education institutions and agricultural disciplines? Do such decisions translate into taking up farming after having completed the studies? What are the reasons that young people with higher education living in rural areas may be or may not be interested in farming? Another objective is to identify the main factors potentially “pulling” them towards agriculture and those “pushing” them out of this sector. The article is based on 92 in-depth interviews with university graduates aged 25–34 and 27 in-depth interviews with competent local informants conducted in ten purposely selected rural municipalities across Poland. The results show that farming and agriculture are more present in young university graduates than their educational and professional choices suggest. However, the interviews reflect the dominance of the modernisation paradigm shaping the perceptions of farmers and agriculture in Poland.

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Challenges in Building the Administrative Capacity of Career Centers in Higher Education Institutions

Trakia Journal of Sciences ◽

10.15547/tjs.2019.s.01.011 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (Suppl.1) ◽

pp. 60-63

Author(s):

R. Kirilov

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Labor Market ◽

Career Development ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Career Centers ◽

Good Practices ◽

Administrative Capacity ◽

Analysis And Synthesis ◽

Basic Objective ◽

Main Factors

Purpose. An important priority for higher education institutions is the career development and realization of the students. In the dynamic labor market in Bulgaria this is becoming a serious challenge. It is important that these processes provide prerequisites for career centers to participate at all stages of the career path of students. The main objective of the present study is to build on the existing good practices and work of career centers to highlight the main factors for increasing their administrative capacity. Methods. The applied methods of study allow the basic objective to be achieved. These are: empirical analysis and synthesis, as well as an analysis of the existing regulatory framework. Results. The results obtained are in the direction of building and developing the administrative capacity of the higher education career centers. Conclusions. The conclusions outline the main challenges facing the higher education career centers and the opportunities for increasing their administrative capacity.

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