The purpose of the article: The article clarifies and justifies the mission of a modern regional university, which focuses on the activities of a university on the development of human capital in the ...region.Materials and methods: Based on the data of scientific literature, strategic documents of the state, materials of regional statistics, surveys of respondents, the strategic direction of the formation of a regional university is justified - orientation of its mission, research and educational activities on the development of human capital. A range of directions for improving the functioning of a regional university has been proposed and justified in order to bring the content of its activities in line with the regional focus and the new mission.Results of the research: Regional universities are presented in the article as high-tech educational organizations of higher education, the vector of strategic development of which should be focused on maximum integration into the economy and social sphere of the regions. Structural components of human capital are proposed - education capital, health capital, labor, cultural and moral capital, intellectual capital, entrepreneurial capital, social capital, cyclically interacting with each other in the process of personal and professional development of a teacher.
Applications: This research can be used for universities, teachers, and students.
Novelty/Originality: In this research, the model of The mission of the regional university and its focus on the development of human capital in the region is presented in a comprehensive and complete manner.
In response to the emerging and ever solution to the COVID-19 outbreak. This study proposes a theoretical framework based on literature and model to determined E-learning portal success. The study ...compared males and females to E-learning portal usage. The study objective is to check the difference between male and female E-learning portals’ accessibility among the students’ perspective. The study included service quality, system quality, information quality, user satisfaction, system use, and E-learning portal success. The empirical data of 280 students participated from the different universities of Malaysia through google surveys analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. The study further divided the full model into two domains, which are female and male. In the male model, information quality and system quality have direct relationships with user satisfaction. Information quality also supported the relationship with system use. At the same time, there is a positive relationship between user satisfaction and E-learning portals. Likewise, in the female model, E-service quality and Information quality both are supported by system use and user satisfaction. Similarly, system quality has a positive relationship with user satisfaction, and user satisfaction has a positive relationship with E-learning portals. The study will be further helpful for the Malaysian universities policy-makers such as top management, ministry of higher education, Malaysian universities union in designing the policies and programs on E-learning Portal Success in the country. The findings of the study reveal that males and females have a different level of in terms of usage of towards E-learning portals in Malaysian Universities.
ERP systems are the largest software applications adopted by universities, along with quite significant investments in their implementation. However, unlike other applications, limited research has ...been conducted regarding the application of this system in higher education in Botswana. This study aims to identify user requirements in the adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in Botswana’s higher education institutions. This study was conducted in three higher education institutions in Botswana. This study adopted the quantitative methodology of using surveys to understand ERP adoption in higher education and proposed a model that could be used to guide business information systems requirements to appropriate ERP systems in a higher educational environment. Based on the findings, the study proposed a conceptual model of ERP system adoption in higher education institutions using six success dimensions. The six success dimensions are user requirements, user satisfaction, information quality, service quality, institutional impact, system quality, and faculty/management impact. Only information quality was rejected from the model. The six success dimensions are the basis through which a higher education institution can understand user requirements in implementing an effective ERP.
Universities must focus their efforts on being economically competitive without harming the chances of being sustainable. The study of sustainable economic development (SED) of higher education ...institutions (HEIs) has experienced growth in last years. The objective of this study is to explore the global evolution of scientific production and research trends related to SED in HEIs in 1990–2018 period. For this purpose, a theoretical and conceptual framework was carried out, together with a bibliometric analysis of a sample of 1689 articles. Results of the scientific productivity of the journals, authors, research institutions, and countries that contribute to this topic have been obtained. Most of the articles have been divulged by Journal of Industrial Ecology and Journal of Cleaner Production, whereas the countries with the most articles produced are the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. The main lines of research developed during this period have been detected: sustainable development, environmental impact, economy, education and recycling. The future lines of research are in establishing indicators that allow managers of academic institutions a protocol to assess the economic dimension of sustainability. This study offers different analysis and evaluation perspectives for HEIs according to the SED, so that the actions are applied and valued positively in the economic, social, and environmental dimensions in the context of the SDGs.
•Statistical and mathematical techniques are applied in research on sustainable economic development in HEIs.•The economic dimension of sustainable development research has increased.•Analysis of interest for academics and researchers specialized in education for sustainable development and university managers.
Abstract Aim To explore and describe challenges experienced by nursing students in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic at a higher education institution in Gauteng, South Africa. Background ...COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nursing education in South African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Learning had to shift to online, which posed challenges for some nursing students, such as poor internet connectivity related to power outages. Gaining insight into these challenges is crucial to improving online nursing education. Methods The study utilised a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual design with a phenomenological approach. The study setting was at a particular HEI in Gauteng, South Africa. Data was collected through unstructured, face-to-face, and virtual interviews with nursing students selected using non-probability purposive sampling. BCur Ed et Admin nursing students were interviewed until data saturation was reached on the 10th participant. The five-step Giorgi’s descriptive phenomenology method was used for data analysis. Findings A total of 10 nursing students were interviewed. Analysis revealed that nursing students experienced challenges expressed in four themes: unpreparedness, lack of resources, connectivity issues and digital skills insufficiency. Conclusions These findings contribute to improving online nursing programs during pandemics by providing insight into students’ challenges. Implications for an International Audience This study is significant to the global community as it highlights challenges faced in online nursing education, especially in developing countries. Understanding these challenges is crucial to developing strategies and implementing effective online learning in nursing education.
This research aims to relate Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the processes of distribution and use of knowledge in Higher Education Institutions (HEI). The methodology used was ...based on the quantitative approach, descriptive scope, and non-experimental cross-sectional design, the sample was non-probabilistic, convenience sampling. We used the survey as a technique for data collection, through a questionnaire with Likert and ordinal scales applied to the directors and vice-rectors of research in the research departments. The methodology developed allowed us to show that the profiles of the universities to carry out knowledge management focus on two components: distribution and use of knowledge.
To respond to anthropogenic effects on the global climate system, higher education institutions are assessing and aiming to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The objective of this paper was to ...evaluate the carbon footprint of Clemson University’s campus using a streamlined life cycle assessment approach. The carbon footprint sets a baseline for source specific evaluation and future mitigation efforts at Clemson University. Greenhouse gas emission sources presented in this carbon footprint include steam generation, refrigerants, electricity generation, electricity life cycle, various forms of transportation, wastewater treatment, and paper usage. This case study describes the approach used to quantify each greenhouse gas emission source, and discusses data assumptions and life cycles phases included to improve carbon footprint comparison with other higher education institutions. Results show that Clemson University’s carbon footprint for 2014 is approximately 95,000 metric tons CO2-equivalent, and 4.4 metric tons CO2-equivalent per student. Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 19% of the carbon footprint, while Scope 2 and 3 emissions each contributed nearly 41%. The largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions were electricity generation (41%), automotive commuting (18%), and steam generation (16%). Electricity generation from coal was 29% of the electricity generation resource mix and accounted for three-quarters of Clemson University’s GHG emissions associated with electricity.
•A case study of Clemson University presents a streamlined life cycle assessment approach to quantify the campus’s carbon footprint.•Life cycle phases and data assumptions for each greenhouse gas emission source are discussed to provide a basis for comparison to other higher education institutions.•Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 19% of the carbon footprint, while Scope 2 and 3 emissions each contributed nearly 41% to the carbon footprint.•Applying the electricity provider’s specific electricity generation resource mix has a significant impact on the final carbon footprint.
Abordar o tema da sustentabilidade está em pauta, especialmente quando o espaço atrelado envolve as instituições de ensino superior (IES) e seu papel perante a sociedade. Diante disso, este estudo ...teve como objetivo explorar a adequação dos planos de desenvolvimento institucional de IES que fazem parte de rankings em relação à sustentabilidade. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória, baseada nos documentos de 42 instituições pertencentes ao UI GreenMetric e ao Principles for Responsible Management Education. Os resultados evidenciaram que há um campo em formação voltado a sustentabilidade, no qual reside o estágio inicial em prol de uma modificação nos documentos institucionais que seja baseada no viés sustentável, destacando a necessidade de avanços para que tal manifestação seja evidenciada na prática. Além disso, há uma tendência em direcionar esforços de modo fragmentado seja na gestão, extensão ou estrutura sustentável. Entretanto, com o intuito de avançar significativamente torna-se necessário abordar a gestão, campus/estrutura, ensino, pesquisa e extensão de modo conjunto para a construção de uma instituição de ensino realmente sustentável.
This conceptual paper aims to investigate the interrelationship between intellectual capital (IC) and frugal innovation (FI) in higher education institutions (HEI), considering the mediating role of ...information technology (IT) capabilities. With many private HEI facing financial challenges, it is crucial to explore how IC can be effectively managed to achieve frugal innovation. By drawing on the knowledge-based view (KBV), this study examines key factors that influence intellectual capital and its impact on frugal innovation in HEI. The findings emphasize the importance of leveraging intangible assets in HEI to enhance their capabilities and address the dynamic business environment. Specifically, the study highlights the need to identify the extent to which HEI can exploit IT capabilities to develop intellectual capital aligned with the criteria of frugal innovation for value creation. This research contributes to the development of evolving approaches in IC knowledge for effective IC management and highlights the benefits for HEI, including a focus on core functions, stronger integration with industry and local/international communities, and enhanced operational efficiency. By shedding light on the formalization, capture, and leveraging of intangible assets, rather than solely focusing on tangible assets, HEI can achieve frugal innovation. Overall, this paper provides a novel perspective by bridging the gap between frugal innovation and IC research in the context of HEI. It highlights the mediating role of IT capabilities in the relationship between IC and frugal innovation, adding valuable insights to the existing literature and contributing to the ongoing scholarly discourse in this field.
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