scholarly journals Spanish Universities’ Sustainability Performance and Sustainability-Related R&D+I

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela De Filippo ◽  
Leyla Angélica Sandoval-Hamón ◽  
Fernando Casani ◽  
Elías Sanz-Casado
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
University System ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University ◽  
The Ideal

For its scope and the breadth of its available resources, the university system is one of the keys to implementing and propagating policies, with sustainability policies being among them. Building on sustainability performance in universities, this study aimed to: Identify the procedures deployed by universities to measure sustainability; detect the strengths and weaknesses of the Spanish university system (SUS) sustainability practice; analyse the SUS contributions to sustainability-related Research, Development and Innovation (R&D+I); and assess the efficacy of such practices and procedures as reported in the literature. The indicators of scientific activity were defined by applying scientometric techniques to analyse the journal (Web of Science) and European project (CORDIS) databases, along with reports issued by national institutions. The findings showed that measuring sustainability in the SUS is a very recent endeavour and that one of the strengths is the university community’s engagement with the ideal. Nonetheless, high performance is still elusive in most of the items analysed. Whereas universities account for nearly 90 % of the Spanish papers published in the WoS subject category, Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, their contribution to research projects is meagre. A divide still exists in the SUS between policies and results, although the gap has been narrowing in recent years.

Fostering Entrepreneurship at the Spanish University

2018 ◽  
pp. 1011-1040
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Pastor-Gosálbez ◽  
Ana Isabel Blanco ◽  
Adelina Rodríguez ◽  
Ana Acosta ◽  
Paloma Pontón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
University System ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University ◽  
Freelance Work ◽  
Gender Division Of Labour

In this chapter we discuss the policies for fostering entrepreneurship at Spanish universities and how these policies may be related with the low participation of women in university spin-offs. Using our results from the first part of the EQUASPIN project1, we also discuss the effects of the gender division of labour on the creation of freelance work within the specific framework of knowledge-transfer companies. We also present some of our findings with regard to gender differences in both the creation of spin-offs and the role of the university system in the production and reproduction of gender inequalities.

scholarly journals International university rankings as a quality measure for the Spanish universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
F. García
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
University Rankings ◽  
National Agency ◽  
Control Activity ◽  
University System ◽  
International University ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University

In Spain, the functions assigned to the University are varied and have changed over time. Currently, it is considered that university activity should be focused on improving the well-being of the society in which the university is located. Thus, any quality control of the Spanish university system must consider whether the university is fulfilling the purposes that society has assigned to it. In Spain, the task of quality control of universities is mainly assigned to the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). In principle, through different programs, this agency evaluates different aspects of the Universities. However, as can be seen in this research, the control activity is limited to university degrees and the activity of the teaching staff. Moreover, this control hardly measures to what extent the University system is achieving its goals.

Una aproximación a la docencia universitaria desde las creencias docentes

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana María Contreras Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
University System ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
The University

RESUMENEl artículo da cuenta de los resultados de una investigación en que se aplicó un análisis hermenéutico de datos producidos a través de entrevistas en profundidad, para identificar las principales nociones en los discursos de académicos universitarios y que se constituyen en el contenido implícito de sus creencias sobre el sistema de educación superior, el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje y los distintos actores que participan de él. Los resultados son coincidentes con los observados en investigaciones afines, realizados en otros niveles de enseñanza, dando cuenta de la importancia del reconocimiento de las creencias docentes, ya que éstas dan forma a prácticas educativas que pese a su dinamismo, mantienen rasgos tradicionales legitimados a través de la propia historia de los sistemas de educación superior y las vivencias de estudiantes y profesores formados en él.Palabras clave: Creencias - educación superior - docencia universitaria - pensamiento del profesor. Uma abordagem de um dos professores universitários crenças de ensinoRESUMOO artigo dá conta dos resultados de uma investigação em que se aplicou uma análise hermenéutico de dados produzidos através de entrevistas em profundidade, para identificar as principais noções nos discursos de acadêmicos universitários e que se constituem no conteúdo implícito de suas crenças sobre o sistema de educação superior, o processo de ensino aprendizagem e os diferentes atores que participam dele. Os resultados são coincidentes com os observados em investigações afines, realizados em outros níveis de ensino, dando conta da importância do reconhecimento das crenças docentes, já que estas dão forma a práticas educativas que pese a sua dinamismo, mantêm rasgos tradicionais legitimados atravésda própria história dos sistemas de educação superior e as vivências deestudantes e professores formados nele.Palavras chave: Crenças - educação superior - docencia universitária -pensamento do professor.An approach from a university teaching teachers beliefsABSTRACTThe article reports the results of an investigation in that it applied anhermeneutic analysis of data produced in interviews, recognizes the majorconcepts identified in the discourse of teachers and that constitute theimplicit content of their beliefs about the university system, the learningand teaching process the different actors involved in it. The results areconsistent with those observed in related research, realizing the importanceof recognizing teachers’ beliefs as they shape educational practices which,despite its dynamism, maintain traditional features legitimized through thehistory of the systems higher education and the experiences of studentsand teachers trained in it.Key Words: Beliefs - higher education - university teaching - teacherthinking.

Some aspects of business process modeling of higher education institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
S.E. Kosemyan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Process Modeling ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
University System ◽  
The University ◽  
Different Levels

Actual aspects of process modeling in HEI’s are considered. Issues related to process modeling in universities were studied. A reference model of the university system is given, on the basis of which business processes can be modeled and implemented at different levels of management. The generalized models of business processes «Staff» and «Scientific activity», as well as KPI are presented, on the basis of which it is possible to improve quality management.The proposed models will allow to timely identify possible problems that require a solution, take measures to transform the university’s business processes.

scholarly journals Mindfulness y educación física en la población universitaria. Una revisión sistemática (Mindfulness and physical education in University population. A systematic review)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 821-830
Author(s):  
Irene López Secanell ◽  
Javier Gené Morales ◽  
Nerea Hernaiz Agreda
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
University Population ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Emotional Level

  El objetivo de este estudio fue revisar las conclusiones de los artículos publicados en los últimos seis años sobre el uso del mindfulness en la población universitaria. Además, se examinaron cuántos de estos estudios se aplican dentro del campo de la Educación Física Universitaria. Se analizaron los artículos publicados desde 2014 hasta 2020 mediante las bases de datos ERIC, Taylor and Francis, Web of Science y SCOPUS, en base a los requerimientos de PRISMA y el modelo PICO. Se extrajo la información que sigue de los artículos seleccionados: autor, año, país, idioma, sujetos, duración, tipo de investigación (cualitativa/cuantitativa), programa de mindfulness utilizado, propósito y resultados. Como resultado se incluyeron 11 artículos. Ningún estudio fue publicado en España ni en español, siendo todos publicados en inglés y la mayoría (6 artículos) en el Reino Unido. La duración de las intervenciones varía entre 2 y doce semanas. De los 11 artículos, nueve fueron de diseño cuantitativo, uno cualitativo y uno mixto. Los resultados confirman los beneficios del mindfulness en los estudiantes universitarios mejorando su salud psicológica (estrés, ansiedad, depresión, motivación, autoaceptación) y también a nivel cognitivo y emocional. Los programas de mindfulness utilizados fueron MBI, MBCT, MBSR, MBSH y MTP. Por tanto, a pesar de los beneficios corroborados del mindfulness con la población universitaria, son escasos los estudios en el área de la Educación Física Universitaria y se estima pertinente la realización de intervenciones de mindfulness en universidades españolas para certificar su validez en estudiantes con dichas características socioculturales. Abstract. The aim of this study was to review the conclusions of published papers in the last six years on the use of mindfulness in the university population. In addition, how many of these studies are applied within the field of University Physical Education were examined. Articles published from 2014 to 2020 were analysed using the ERIC, Taylor and Francis, Web of Science and SCOPUS databases, based on the PRISMA requirements and the PICO model. The following information was extracted from the selected articles: author, year, country, language, individuals, duration, type of research (qualitative / quantitative), mindfulness program used, purpose and results. As a result, 11 articles were included. Neither study was published in Spain or in Spanish, all of which were published in English and the majority (6 articles) in the United Kingdom. The duration of the interventions varies between 2 and 12 weeks. Of the 11 articles, nine were of quantitative design, one qualitative and one mixed. The results confirm the benefits of mindfulness in university students improving their psychological health (stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, self-acceptance) and also on a cognitive and emotional level. The mindfulness programs used were MBI, MBCT, MBSR, MBSH and MTP. Therefore, despite the corroborated benefits of mindfulness with the university population, there are few studies in the area of University Physical Education and it is considered pertinent to carry out mindfulness interventions in Spanish universities to certify its validity in students with these sociocultural features.

Fostering Entrepreneurship at the Spanish University

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Pastor-Gosálbez ◽  
Ana Isabel Blanco ◽  
Adelina Rodríguez ◽  
Ana Acosta ◽  
Paloma Pontón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
University System ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University ◽  
Freelance Work ◽  
Gender Division Of Labour

In this chapter we discuss the policies for fostering entrepreneurship at Spanish universities and how these policies may be related with the low participation of women in university spin-offs. Using our results from the first part of the EQUASPIN project1, we also discuss the effects of the gender division of labour on the creation of freelance work within the specific framework of knowledge-transfer companies. We also present some of our findings with regard to gender differences in both the creation of spin-offs and the role of the university system in the production and reproduction of gender inequalities.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 285-291
Author(s):  
Jorge Elías Dáher Nader ◽  
Dra Amelia Patricia Panunzio ◽  
Marlene Isabel Hernández Navarro ◽  
Ing. Mario Angel Royero Moya
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Empirical Level ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The University

Scientific research is an indicator of the quality of processes in the university environment, so it must be increased by virtue of the results of the work carried out by research teachers and students. Objective: to know the perception of the students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Guayaquil about the scientific activity. Methods: theoretical and empirical level were used, a questionnaire with closed questions aimed at knowing the opinions on the research activity in this institution was applied. Result: that of the sample analyzed 295 (36.3%) said they agreed with the training for the writing of scientific articles. 35.6% said they agree with the training on research projects.  Conclusion: that undergraduate research should be enhanced to ensure the formation and development of research skills in students.

Fostering Entrepreneurship at the Spanish University

2016 ◽  
pp. 754-781
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Pastor-Gosálbez ◽  
Ana Isabel Blanco ◽  
Adelina Rodríguez ◽  
Ana Acosta ◽  
Paloma Pontón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
University System ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University ◽  
Freelance Work ◽  
Gender Division Of Labour

In this chapter we discuss the policies for fostering entrepreneurship at Spanish universities and how these policies may be related with the low participation of women in university spin-offs. Using our results from the first part of the EQUASPIN project1, we also discuss the effects of the gender division of labour on the creation of freelance work within the specific framework of knowledge-transfer companies. We also present some of our findings with regard to gender differences in both the creation of spin-offs and the role of the university system in the production and reproduction of gender inequalities.

Advances in imaging SIMS studies of stained and BrdU-labelled human metaphase chromosomes

1995 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 932-933
Author(s):  
R. Levi-Setti ◽  
J. M. Chabala ◽  
R. Espinosa ◽  
M. M. Le Beau
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Analytical Sensitivity ◽  
Metaphase Chromosomes ◽  
Banding Patterns ◽  
Sector Mass Spectrometer ◽  
Staining Methods ◽  
The University ◽  
Secondary Ion ◽  
Better Than

We have shown previously that isotope-labelled nucleotides in human metaphase chromosomes can be detected and mapped by imaging secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), using the University of Chicago high resolution scanning ion microprobe (UC SIM). These early studies, conducted with BrdU- and 14C-thymidine-labelled chromosomes via detection of the Br and 28CN- (14C14N-> labelcarrying signals, provided some evidence for the condensation of the label into banding patterns along the chromatids (SIMS bands) reminiscent of the well known Q- and G-bands obtained by conventional staining methods for optical microscopy. The potential of this technique has been greatly enhanced by the recent upgrade of the UC SIM, now coupled to a high performance magnetic sector mass spectrometer in lieu of the previous RF quadrupole mass filter. The high transmission of the new spectrometer improves the SIMS analytical sensitivity of the microprobe better than a hundredfold, overcoming most of the previous imaging limitations resulting from low count statistics.

Doctoral Training of Psychology Students in France

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Roland-Lévy
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Programs ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Doctoral Training ◽  
University System ◽  
The Third ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
The University ◽  
Psychology Doctoral ◽  
Phd Programs ◽  
Phd Program

Abstract: The aim of doctoral programs in psychology is to help students become competent psychologists, capable of conducting research and of finding suitable employment. Starting with a brief description of the basic organization of the French university system, this paper presents an overview of how the psychology doctoral training is organized in France. Since October 2000, the requisites and the training of PhD students are the same in all French universities, but what now differs is the openness to other disciplines according to the size and location of the university. Three main groups of doctoral programs are distinguished in this paper. The first group refers to small universities in which the Doctoral Schools are constructed around multidisciplinary seminars that combine various themes, sometimes rather distant from psychology. The second group covers larger universities, with a PhD program that includes psychology as well as other social sciences. The third group contains a few major universities that have doctoral programs that are clearly centered on psychology (clinical, social, and/or cognitive psychology). These descriptions are followed by comments on how PhD programs are presently structured and organized. In the third section, I suggest some concrete ways of improving this doctoral training in order to give French psychologists a more European dimension.

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