Universities in ХХI Century: Challenge of Research

2006 ◽  
pp. 118-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Rozanova ◽  
E. Savitskaya
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Quality Signal ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Russian Universities

Research activities in universities are analyzed in the article. Modern Russia has been flourished with a variety of universities of different teaching quality. What institute to choose is the main question of young people and their parents. As many investigations have shown, the main quality signal for the universities is the level of professors’ research. The situation in Russian universities in this sphere is presented in the article.

scholarly journals Engaging young people in the design of a sexual reproductive health intervention: Lessons learnt from the Yathu Yathu (“For us, by us”) formative study in Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melvin Simuyaba ◽  
Bernadette Hensen ◽  
Mwelwa Phiri ◽  
Chisanga Mwansa ◽  
Lawrence Mwenge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Lessons Learnt

Abstract Background Meeting the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents and young people (AYP) requires their meaningful engagement in intervention design. We describe an iterative process of engaging AYP to finalise the design of a community-based, peer-led and incentivised SRH intervention for AYP aged 15–24 in Lusaka and the lessons learnt. Methods Between November 2018 and March 2019, 18 focus group discussions, eight in-depth interviews and six observations were conducted to assess AYP’s knowledge of HIV/SRH services, factors influencing AYP’s sexual behaviour and elicit views on core elements of a proposed intervention, including: community-based spaces (hubs) for service delivery, type of service providers and incentivising service use through prevention points cards (PPC; “loyalty” cards to gain points for accessing services and redeem these for rewards). A total of 230 AYP (15 participated twice in different research activities) and 21 adults (only participated in the community mapping discussions) participated in the research. Participants were purposively selected based on age, sex, where they lived and their roles in the study communities. Data were analysed thematically. Results Alcohol and drug abuse, peer pressure, poverty, unemployment and limited recreation facilities influenced AYP’s sexual behaviours. Adolescent boys and young men lacked knowledge of contraceptive services and all AYP of pre and post exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention. AYP stated a preference for accessing services at “hubs” located in the community rather than the health facility. AYP considered the age, sex and training of the providers when choosing whom they were comfortable accessing services from. PPCs were acceptable among AYP despite the loyalty card concept being new to them. AYP suggested financial and school support, electronic devices, clothing and food supplies as rewards. Conclusions Engaging AYP in the design of an SRH intervention was feasible, informative and considered responsive to their needs. Although AYP’s suggestions were diverse, the iterative process of AYP engagement facilitated the design of an intervention that is informed by AYP and implementable. Trial registration This formative study informed the design of this trial: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04060420. Registered 19 August, 2019.

scholarly journals The Impact of Media in the Socialization Process in Albania

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Bukurie Lila
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Positive Function ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Socialization Process ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Ideal

Media is one of the main agents of socialization that affects youth the most. Young adults are majority time are surrounded by the media, which brings me to my main question, "How is Mass Media Affecting Socialization in Children and Young Adults in Albania?" To understand this question one must know and understand what socialization is. The socialization process is a very dramatic impact on a child's life. Socialization is a "Continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position". Mass media has enormous effects on our attitudes and behavior which makes it an important contributor to the socialization process. in some ways mass media can serve as a positive function. It helps there to be more diversity, we can learn more about things that are going on in different countries. It can help you learn new things you did not know. Sadly Media can serve as a negative function in young people life. Young people want to be accepted by society and the media creates the ideal image that tells you what the characteristics are to be accepted and to be able to fit in with society. They show what you should look like, how you can look like this, and where to go to buy these things that will make you look right. This is why many young women deal with anorexia because they want to look like the ideal type that the media displays. Media also influences young people to misbehave. Media shows that being deviant makes you cool and look tough and that it's okay to do deviant things. Statistics show that when young people watch violence on television it increases their appetites to become involved in violence. It opens their minds to violence and makes them aware of crimes and people acting deviant. Many people think that the media does not play a role in the socialization process as much as family, peers and education. But in fact the media plays a strong role in the socialization process. The aim of this study is to see the positive and negative effects that the Albanian media plays in the socialization process in Albania.

scholarly journals Methodology and organisation of health-improving work with students with impaired health

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-167
Author(s):  
Yulia S. Kuchina
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
State University ◽  
Impaired Health ◽  
Culture And Health ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Russian Universities ◽  
Distance Interaction

The article analyses the features of the methodology for organising physical culture and health-improving work with students with impaired health in Russian universities. The work experience in this direction of physical culture teachers of the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology of Kostroma State University is presented. The methodology of organising physical culture and health-improving work with students with impaired health in terms of distance education via e-mail is considered; the WhatsApp system popular among young people; Zoom platform; YouTube video hosting. Within the framework of this problem, a digital self-observation diary of students with impaired health has been developed and tested. The tables provide information about students with weakened health of the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology of KSU, those who started and did not start physical excercises in a distance format and the main reasons for their refusal to practice in a distance format. The author's model of the organisation of distance physical culture and health-improving work with students with health problems is described, including: purpose, objectives, principles, means of physical culture and health-improving work with students with impaired health, as well as features of distance interaction between students and teachers; factors ensuring the implementation of this type of activity and elements of a comprehensive assessment. In the conclusion of the article, conclusions are drawn about the results of the study.

Motivating factors in a teacher’s research and developmental activities and their impact on effective quality teaching in higher education institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 609-632
Author(s):  
Debarun Chakraborty ◽  
Wendrila Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Higher Educational

Purpose Research and development pursuits have always been an integral part of a teacher’s professional development. Today, the higher educational institutes (HEIs) are chiefly prioritizing and providing a sustained support toward research-based and research-oriented learning. But as revealed by the broad outlines of the entire scenario, a fall in research productivity and developmental attempts is witnessed among the faculties of higher educational establishments. To put it succinctly, the motivating aspects that reinforce such activities are not adequately taken care of and have thwarted their progression. The purpose of this paper is to delve deep and explore the factors that inspire teachers toward an enriched research and learning, which equally gets reflected in their teaching practices. Design/methodology/approach This is a descriptive research with a cross-sectional survey on faculties from different HEIs of West Bengal. A questionnaire has been designed with a five-point Likert scale to draw the primary data. Convenience sampling technique has been utilized. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis have been performed with structural equation modeling on the hypothesized research model through AMOS. Findings The major findings of the research have revealed that improved research and development activities of faculties had an immense impact on their teaching quality. The level and accessibility of infrastructure posits a strong influence in augmenting a teacher’s research and developmental endeavors. Working climate influences teachers’ research activities as well their teaching adroitness. Research limitations/implications Results may vary when an extensive study is conducted on teachers of HEIs of two or more states or of the country as a whole. Suppression of the real underlying facts by few respondents may affect the result to a small extent. Practical implications When faculties orient themselves toward research intensive learning and teaching, the students actively get involved in a platform of greater interaction. It elevates their persistence level, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and cognitive skills. Research-based teaching is also instrumental in honing their analytical skills, promoting creativity. Originality/value The study identified a vital role of the higher education institutes in motivating the faculties toward research-based teaching. There is a dearth of empirical research in identifying the factors that enrich the learning patterns and research activities of the teachers. Thus, it can prove to be a constructive study if implemented.

scholarly journals New Missions and Ambitions for Russian Universities

2015 ◽  
pp. 26-27
Author(s):  
Tatiana Jean
Keyword(s):  
Transition Period ◽  
State Funding ◽  
International Leadership ◽  
Teaching Student ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Soviet Legacy ◽  
Russian Universities

President Putin wants five Russian universities in the global TOP 100 by 2020. The quality of training deteriorated during transition period, particularly because of insufficient state funding. Soviet legacy, research activities remain separated from teaching. Student demography is an additional worrying factor today. In spite of three Excellence Initiatives and increasing founding, Russia's road to international leadership seems to be a long one.

Organization of Research Activities as a Factor in Increasing the Efficiency of Training International Students in Host Russian Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1174-1187
Author(s):  
Alexander B. Shatilov ◽  
Pavel B. Salin ◽  
Vladimir V. Bondarenko ◽  
Maria A. Tanina ◽  
Vera A. Yudina
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Russian Universities

scholarly journals Work with Gifted Young People: A Survey of Practices of the Leading Russian Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
Anna Sergeevna Skorobogatova ◽  
Irina Nikolaevna Melikhova
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The Road ◽  
Development Support ◽  
Support Mechanisms ◽  
Gifted Youth ◽  
People Search ◽  
The Given ◽  
Russian Universities

The article deals with the issues of search, development, and support of gifted students in 21 leading Russian universities, which are the participants of the Project 5-100. Project 5-100 is a state program to assist universities, which is being implemented in Russia since 2013. The article aims to study the experience of solving some problematic issues of work with gifted students in some leading Russian universities. The material for the research was the “Road maps” (development program) of each university, as well as information from the official websites of universities. The analysis resulted in the model of interaction with intellectually gifted young people «search-development-support». Mechanisms to stimulate this category of people were systematized. The distinctive feature in the realization of the given policy is the creation of the special centers for work with gifted youth in 5 universities.

scholarly journals Universities and Cities in Provincial Russia

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 37-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. E. Zborovsky ◽  
P. A. Ambarova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
The Future ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Educational Migration ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Russian Universities

The analysis of higher education (HE) inRussiafocuses on the complicated issues of the relationships between higher education institutions (HEIs) and provincial cities. The authors characterize different typologies of Russian HEIs and cities. It is suggested to distinguish between the HEIs related to the core of HE, semi-periphery, and to the periphery. The situation of peripheral HEIs that are located mainly in provincial cities seems to be the most complicated. Recently, about 300 HEIs and more than 800 branches of universities, a significant part of which belongs to the peripheral group, ceased to exist autonomously. Today the fate of some other provincial HEIs is yet to be defined. Meanwhile, the future of the young people is also tied to the HEIs’s destiny as well as the future of the cities’ population, where they are located. The analysis of the materials based on the authors’ empirical research conducted in the Ural Federal District (UFD) revealed that the elimination of autonomous universities, their transformation into branches and weakening in such a way of the HE in the medium, big and even large cities of the Russian province lead to stagnation and depression of these cities. One of the main factors of this situation is the mass educational migration of young people. The study discusses certain ideas for positive solution of these problems regarding the relationship of provincial Russian universities and cities, which could lead to their preservation and development.

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