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International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability
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Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles)
ISSN (Print) 2056-4023 - ISSN (Online) 2056-4031
Published by Inderscience Publishers

[439 journals]

Is going online efficient? A comparative study of offline and online mode
of working and learning during COVID-19
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  Authors: Reeta Tomar, Schifra Daruwala
  Pages: 81 - 96
  Abstract: This research attempts to measure empirically the benefits of going online for working professionals and students during pandemic time. The working professionals benefit more from going online as the adjustment process is much higher. They have higher satisfaction, greater personal time and flexibility from working from home, and they travel less. Because of the above reasons, the working professional has a high preference for working from home. Their work efficiency is also higher during pandemic (due to WFH) than before the pandemic. The students displayed lower efficiency, satisfaction, personal time with online education and overall fared better with regular classes. However, the students showed some preference towards online education and enjoyed some flexibility in their schedule.
  Keywords: COVID-19; offline work; online work; online education; work from home; WFH
  Citation: International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability, Vol. 4, No. 2 (2022) pp. 81 - 96
  PubDate: 2023-02-01T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2022.128674
  Issue No: Vol. 4, No. 2 (2023)
Diversifying income streams in public higher education institutions in
Botswana
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  Authors: Reeta Tomar, Schifra Daruwala
  Pages: 97 - 114
  Abstract: Higher education (HE) is highly valued because it is believed to have a positive impact on economic growth and development. HE in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is mostly publicly funded, with very little contribution from both learners and parents. Governments extract money from public resources to fund HE. Post-2007 and COVID-19 financial strictures mean HE funding gaps. These gaps necessitate the diversification of income streams to fund HE. Botswana is facing chronic HE funding gaps, thus, the purpose of this paper was to argue the case for the diversification of income streams to fund HE in Botswana. It heavily relied on the University of Botswana to make its case. It concluded that HE funding gaps necessitate the diversification of income streams. The diversification includes rebranding of courses; town-gown collaboration; university bonds; PPPs in education and entrepreneurial universities. Finally, this finding has implications for HE funding problems in SSA countries.
  Keywords: diversification; global financial crisis; COVID-19; fiscal stress; Botswana
  Citation: International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability, Vol. 4, No. 2 (2022) pp. 97 - 114
  PubDate: 2023-02-01T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2022.128673
  Issue No: Vol. 4, No. 2 (2023)
An assessment of higher education system and institutional policies
alignment with sustainable development goals in Mozambique
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  Authors: Herieta Massango, Malaquias Zildo AntÃ³nio Tsambe, Lars Geschwind, PatrÃcio Vitorino Langa
  Pages: 115 - 133
  Abstract: In this study, the national education policies and the selected four universities policies were analysed to evaluate their intent to the alignment with the sustainability. An assessment tool based on the 17 SDGs and on Mozambique's commitment goals to the 2030 Agenda was developed as instrument of analysis. NVivo 12 software was used to codify the sustainability indicators in the assessment tool. The HE policies show week integration of SDGs in a top bottom perspective. There is a lack of harmony between national and institutional policies resulting in the disparity founded on the presence of SDGs. The absence of an updated national policy on HE, contributes to the weak approach of SDGs in the HE institutional policies demonstrated by the absence of presupposes for the integration, implementation and materialisation of the goals by universities. This paper shows the current state of integration of SDGs in Mozambique HE policies.
  Keywords: sustainable development goals; SDGs; higher education; policies
  Citation: International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability, Vol. 4, No. 2 (2022) pp. 115 - 133
  PubDate: 2023-02-01T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2022.128679
  Issue No: Vol. 4, No. 2 (2023)
Tutor-student relationship and its role in promoting first-year students'
adaptation to university
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  Authors: Oncemore Mbeve, Samantha Mhlanga
  Pages: 134 - 151
  Abstract: The role of tutor-student relationship in supporting first-year university students' adjustment to high academic demands is not broadly studied in South Africa. This study aimed to explore tutor-student relationship and its impact in promoting first-years' social and academic adjustment to higher education. We used data from a larger study that evaluated a tutorial programme in a university, in Johannesburg. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data in both one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions. For this paper we used data from 13 participants. Findings demonstrate that the immense workload that students encounter is their primary challenge. However, a positive tutor-student relationship was greatly supportive to students' adaptation and success. We recommend that universities continue to invest in fruitful tutor-student relationships. Further research is also required to understand the role of the type, and nature of rapport effective in enhancing students' higher learning success in South Africa.
  Keywords: first-year; university adjustment; student; tutor; tutor-student relationship; South Africa
  Citation: International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability, Vol. 4, No. 2 (2022) pp. 134 - 151
  PubDate: 2023-02-01T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2022.128681
  Issue No: Vol. 4, No. 2 (2023)