Factors Influencing Students Decisions to Enrollment in Sudanese Higher Education Institutions

There is a growing body of literature that recognizes the importance of data mining in educational systems. This recognition makes educational data mining a new growing research community. One way to achieve the highest level of quality in a higher education system is by discovering knowledge from educational data such as students’ enrollment data. Many mining tools that aim to discover exciting correlations, frequent patterns, associations, or casual structures among sets of items in educational data sets have been proposed. One of the widely used tools is association rules. In this paper, the Apriori algorithm is used to generate association rules to discover the importance and correlation between factors that influence student’s decision to enroll in higher education institutions in Sudan. The algorithm is applied using a student’s enrollment data set that was created using a questionnaire and 800 students enrolled in governmental and private sector universities as a sample. This paper classifies factors that influence enrollment into: student’s demographic factors and four categories of enrollment related factors (Student and Society, Educational Institution, Admission, and Employment related factors), and determines the most influential factors in determining student’s decision to enroll in Sudanese universities. The analysis result shows that the Educational Institution related factors (50%) and Admission related factors (40%) are strongly influencing students’ enrollment decision, while the Employment related factors (10%) and Student and Society related factors (0%) have weak influence. The factors out of the 14 Educational Institution related factors that have a high impact are: reputation, diversity of study, quality of education, education facilities, and feasibility.

Problems Challenging the Academic Performance of Physics Students in Higher Governmental Institutions in the Case of Arbaminch, Wolayita Sodo, Hawassa and Dilla Universities

This study was conducted to examine problems that challenged academic performance of physics students in higher governmental institutions in the case of Arbaminch, Wolayita Sodo, Hawassa and Dilla Universities. Questionnaires, interviews and video recordings were used to collect relevant data for the study. Data from questionnaires was compiled and analyzed using a computerized data analysis package known as Statistical Package for Social Science SPSS 17.0. The Pearson chi-square test was used to compute to test association between dependent variable and independent variables and T-test was used to find out how academic performance varied with interest to subject matter. On the other hand, ANOVA test was used to test variation of the academic performance in study sites. Besides, percentages were used for comparison of data analysis. The findings reveal the existence of a significant influence of teachers both in fostering positive or negative attitude to subject (physics) and for their poor academic performance in lower class as well as in higher institutions. On the basis of the findings, the least percentage of students (16%) indicated that their current department was the best choice for them during application for admission. Whereas the highest percentage (84%) of sample class students was enrolled in department of physics without their interest and the academic performance (ESELS result), the highest percentage (70) of students who were admitted to department of physics was below 50%. The p values 0.01 and 0.00, respectively for students who are enrolled in department of physics with best choice and without their interest, are less than alpha level of significance (0.05), which reveals that, there is statistical significance academic performance deference between students in both cases. However, the difference is more significant for those students who are enrolled without their interest. By analysis of Pearson chi-square test summary in respective study sites, the p values 0.01, 0.007, 0.021 and 0.022 respectively are less than the alpha (α) level of significance of 0.05, which reveals that there is strong association between those variables. In the other corner of the ANOVA test analysis indicates that p value 0.01 is less than alpha level of significance 0.05. This reveals variation of academic performance of students between four higher governmental institutions where the study is made.

Medical School Students’ Knowledge of Pain and Palliative Care: An Observational Study

Background: Pain and palliative care are a reality in daily routines of medical treatment. However, the theoretical-practical curricula of traditional medical school course still unsatisfactorily contemplate pain management, as well as the palliative care approach. Objective: To assess the knowledge of medical students about pain and palliative care, as well as to identify their perception of teaching these topics during hospitalization. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study, with a descriptive and exploratory approach, data collection for which was carried out between August and November 2020. The target population was medical students, who responded to an online survey of a quantitative, anonymous and follow-up nature. The survey study variables concerned knowledge about pain management and palliative care. Results: An expressive majority of academics showed difficulty in understanding the pathophysiology of pain related to prescribing drugs for pain management purposes, and all of them believe that it is necessary to acquire more knowledge about pain treatment. In parallel, only 9.3% report having received sufficient information regarding palliative care during medical school. Conclusion: The results suggest a certain lack of knowledge and insecurity among medical school students with respect to pain management and care for patients receiving palliative care. The didactical approach to this theme is still deficient in the medical curriculum and requires immediate improvement and new proposals that address the training of these professionals in a more specific and effective way.

Sexual Behaviour among Students in a Tertiary Educational Institution in Southeast Nigeria

Background: Sexual behaviour is the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality. When it is risky, it can lead to untoward health consequences. Objective: The study was undertaking to assess the sexuality pattern of 276 students from a tertiary educational institution in Anambra state of south eastern Nigeria to determine the pattern of risk-behavior among them. Subjects/Methods: This is a cross-sectional questionnaire based study of undergraduates in a tertiary educational institution. Results: Majority of the respondents 190/276 (68.8%) are sexually active. Most of the sexually active respondents are unmarried 156 (82.1%) while only 34 (17.9%) were married. A considerable number of the respondents 34 (17.9%) had 2 to 5 sex partners in the past one year while 26 (13.7%) had at least 6 sex partners the past year also. Interestingly, 140 (73.7%) respondents were having sex for pleasure and while only 14 (7.4%) had sex for money. Conclusion: Majority of the undergraduates in this study indulge in premarital sexual intercourse and usually often with multiple partners. This constitutes high risk sexual behavior. Recommendations: Safer-sex sexuality education is recommended for students in tertiary educational institutions to minimize this ugly trend.

Effects of Peer Health Education on Sexual Health Knowledge and Attitudes of Tertiary Institution Students in Imo State, Nigeria

This study was designed to determine effects of peer-health-education on sexual health knowledge and attitudes of tertiary institution students in Imo State Nigeria by determining the mean gain scores of sexual health knowledge and attitudes after peer health education. Quasi-experimental (pre-test-post-test) research design was employed. Two hundred students drawn from the University, Polytechnic and College of Education, using a multi-stage sampling technique participated in the peer sessions which were facilitated by trained peer educators. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA and Z-test. Findings revealed improved knowledge and attitudes on sexual health, as depicted by positive mean gain scores. Age group 16 - 20 years had the highest mean gain score (<img src="Edit_8e8f0539-e2c6-47bc-80f1-ccaee4c06df5.png" alt="" /> = 22.31) of sexual health knowledge than the rest, while age group 26 - 30 years had the highest mean gain score (<img src="Edit_dec53aa0-f549-425f-baf4-08f39aaf05fd.png" alt="" /> = 10.59) of sexual health attitudes. Males had higher mean gain score (<img src="Edit_e767bc6a-c1f3-4f0a-8b31-814581d9dd64.png" alt="" /> = 26.05) of sexual health knowledge, while females had higher mean gain score (<img src="Edit_79f87968-38f8-4873-8516-f5370ba691df.png" alt="" /> = 9.77) of sexual health attitudes. The first years (100 level students) had the highest mean gain score (<img src="Edit_3f417e44-7627-4d69-860e-94c94ae7db0e.png" alt="" /> = 25.71) of sexual health knowledge and also had the highest mean gain score (<img src="Edit_2a60fbc7-0a2c-49fe-b9a2-1cea354966a3.png" alt="" /> = 14.12) of sexual health attitudes. Level of study was significant both for knowledge and attitudes (P < 0.01). It is recommended that peer-health-education be explored further as a method of communicating sexual health issues to tertiary institution students and youths generally.

Innovative Study on Graduate Student Recruitment Work in Provincial Agricultural Research Institutions

As reserve talents for research,graduate students of scientific research institutions directly participate in the implementation process of various scientific research projects,which greatly promotes the innovation work of scientific research institutions. As an essential part of the national agricultural scientific and technological innovation system,provincial agricultural research institutions urgently need to maintain or expand the team of graduate students. Under the current graduate student recruitment system,provincial agricultural research institutions need to solve the problem of how to innovate on the recruitment methods,continuously expand the recruitment scale,and attract more outstanding graduate students to join the scientific and technological innovation team. This paper firstly introduced the institutional changes and recruitment status of graduate students in agricultural research institutions,then analyzed the problems faced by provincial agricultural research institutions in recruiting graduate students. Finally,combining the work practice of Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences,it came up with pertinent recommendations,to provide references for graduate student recruitment of provincial agricultural research institutions.

Image Instrument Construct Validation of University Institutions

The main purpose of this study was to determine the validation of construct and reliability of the image instrument in educational institutions. A non-random sample selection of 314 high school students from Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon was made. An instrument with 25 statements was created to measure the image of The University of Montemorelos （reliability a = 0.956）. The methodologies that were utilized in the validation were factorial analysis and confirmatory analysis, with the latter made with structural equations. In the factorial analysis, it was observed that the statements were grouped into four dimensions, as it was initially planned. With the exception of one item, all the other statements were grouped in the proposed dimension. In the confirmatory validation utilizing structural equations, all the selected criteria were fulfilled.

The Discussion About the Practice of University Students＇ Off-campus Internship Organization

The role of practice teaching in the cultivation of college talents is becoming more and more important. Students＇ off-campus internships are an essential part of practice teaching. The organizational implementation of off-campus internship is the foundation of the success of the internship and the realization of the goal of training talents. The university should improve the system construction, ensure the student＇s off-campus program, the organization, the teacher, the financial support and so on. In line with the principle of mutual benefit, the author will strengthen communication and exchanges with enterprises and establish a long-term and stable basis for after-school internship. To guarantee the practice effect and achieve the goals of talents cultivation, stimulating students＇ enthusiasm to participate in the internship is necessary through the establishment of scientific and reasonable practice performance evaluation system.

The Effect of Using L1 （Arabic Language） in the L2 （English Language） Classroom on the Achievement in General English of Foundation Year Students in King Abdulaziz University

This study aims at investigating the effect of using L 1 （Arabic Language） while teaching a target language （English Language） on the achievement in General English of foundation year students in King Abdulaziz University. To achieve the purpose of the study, the researcher used an experimental design： an experimental group and a control group. The independent variable is using L1 while teaching English in very limited and specified areas. The dependent variable is students＇ achievement in general English. The statistics used is the t-test. The population of the study was all students enrolled in the foundation year 1431/1432 in the ELI （English Language Institute） at King Abdulaziz University. The sample of the study consisted of 50 students taking North Star in the sections A and B as a university requirement in the foundation year 1431/1432 in King Abdulaziz University. The results of the study were in favor of banning Arabic in the English language classroom as shown in the mean scores of the control and experimental groups in the tables. It is recommended that teachers and instructors should be trained to use teaching strategies that help them use English only in the English language classroom.

开放式研究生联合培养基地的制度构建与范例

开放式研究生联合培养基地是深度融合了政府、高校和企业的教育、人才、产业等资源优势,形成的政、产、学、研、用高度协同和开放服务的研究生联合培养平台。以广东省研究生联合培养基地(佛山)为例,提出了开放式研究生联合培养基地的概念与内涵,探讨了基地建设与运行所需的制度框架及制度建设,包括政府的资金、人员、研究生指标等支持政策;基地运行、经费使用、信息化、导师、学生等各项管理制度;质量保障所需的监督检查,学生、企业、导师分类考核、评价制度,优秀学生、导师评选办法,企业示范点遴选与动态调整制度;企业、高校制定的课程、实践、论文、成果等联合培养相关制度。为国内联合培养基地标准化、规范化建设提供借鉴。

来华留学生内科学“金课”建设模式研究

一直以来教育部高度重视来华留学生临床医学专业本科教育质量,来华留学生临床医学专业本科课程建设更是一流医学院校建设的重要内容。文章依据留学生与我国医科学生趋同培养的原则,以“金课”的“两性一度”为质量标准,以素质、知识、能力3个维度明确课程目标,以经典病例、学科前沿、新兴技术等丰富课程内容与资源建设,以基于教学平台的智慧教学、基于课堂翻转的线上线下混合式教学、基于留学生自主学习的“教师主导-学生主体”教学结构推动教学方法与教学组织的改革与创新,以过程性评价与总结性评价相结合完善与优化成绩评定方式,依据问卷调查、同行评议以及多届留学生成绩的纵向比较进行课程评价、以典型经验凸显改革成效,并以内科学课程为例,提出来华留学生内科学“金课”建设模式,供广大医科高校课程建设借鉴。

高校留学生服务质量管理体系的构建:英国经验与启示

英国的留学生教育在过去几十年间发展迅速,形成了完整的留学生服务质量管理体系。维护经济利益、建设国家品牌以及增加国家软实力等因素是英国高校关注留学生服务质量管理的主要动力。英国高校通过感知留学生期望、制定服务质量规范、实施留学教育服务、感知服务质量差距、持续改进服务质量构建起留学生服务质量管理的框架体系,并在跨文化适应管理、学术支持管理、生活支持管理、就业支持管理等方面采取了卓有成效的举措。参考和借鉴英国的经验与实践,我国可以进一步加强高校留学生服务质量管理流程、体系和文化等方面建设,以推进“留学中国”品牌建设,扩大高等教育对外开放,加快建设世界高等教育中心。

高职大学生自我效能感问题分析及实践训练方案

文章以数据分析为基础描述了高职大学生群体自我效能感的特点,分析了自我效能感问题的成因和对高职大学生成长的意义。通过团队融入式成长训练的设计与实践,探索在教育过程中通过创建成功体验机会、培养观察学习能力、开发隐性教育资源、加强心理品质建设等途径提升高职大学生自我效能感。

高校贫困学生心理健康推进策略研究

高校贫困生作为大学生中的一个特殊群体,他们在经济压力、学业压力和社会期望等方面面临着更多的挑战。这些挑战往往会对他们的心理健康产生负面影响。因此,如何有效地对高校贫困生进行心理健康教育,提高他们的心理健康水平,就成为高校教育者们亟待解决的问题。文章旨在探讨高校贫困生心理健康教育的现状、问题及其影响因素,并提出相应的心理健康促进策略。

基于“中班教学、小班研讨”模式下的高职院校思政课学生主体性作用提升探究

在思政课教学中激发学生主体性作用,引导学生发挥主观能动性,深化学生参与课堂教学的深度和广度,是提升教学实效、增强学生获得感的内在要求。在高职院校思政课“中班教学、小班研讨”模式下,激发学生主体性作用要坚持教师主导性与学生主体性有机结合,从高职学生特点和教学实际出发,注重激发学生兴趣,通过创新教学方法、科学开展小班研讨、运用地方红色资源开展实践教学、强化理论与实践结合等路径,不断激发学生参与课堂教学的深度和广度,进而提升学生思想政治理论水平和综合能力素质。

立德树人视阈下高职学生管理与思政工作的创新融合

教育与管理是高职院校人才培养工作的两个重要方面,二者都对大学生的全面成长成才起着重要的推动作用。高职院校学生管理侧重于对学生的言行举止、生活习性等进行规范和约束,思政教育与学生管理工作的创新融合对落实立德树人根本任务,贯彻以生为本育人理念,优化人才培养工作,提升高职院校办学治学能力起着至关重要的推动作用。然而,当前高职院校学生管理与思政工作的创新融合还面临着诸多现实困境,高职院校要推动二者协同发力,融合育人,就需要立足现实,加强现实研判,制定切实可行的创新融合发展路径,创新变革融合育人理念、融合育人制度体系、融合育人主体、融合育人手段等多个方面,共同助力学生全面发展。

农艺与种业专业学位研究生校所联合培养模式探究

为培养具备扎实理论基础,能够适应行业或职业实际需求的应用型高层次专门人才,本文以农艺与种业专业学位硕士研究生培养为例,分析当前专业学位硕士研究生教育在人才培养模式和机制创新等方面的现状。提出在新农科背景下专业学位硕士研究生校所联合培养需建立校所合作保障机制、共建校所联合培养基地、增强师资队伍力量和完善培养评价体系。并对该模式的实践教学效果进行分析。目的在于为地方农业院校共建校所协同创新联合培养模式研究与实践提供参考。

新时代加强医药科研院所研究生思想政治工作的思考与对策

党的二十大报告指出:要“推进健康中国建设”“把保障人民健康放在优先发展的战略位置”。医药科研院所研究生是健康中国战略实施过程中的重要力量,他们的专业知识和研究能力将为推动全民健康水平的提高提供有力的支持。在研究生培养过程中思想政治教育工作贯穿其中,占据着举足轻重的地位。因此,加强医药科研院所研究生思想政治工作具有重要的现实意义。本文在对医药科研院所研究生思想政治工作相关情况调研基础上,梳理出医药科研院所研究生思想政治教育工作中面临的困境与挑战,结合医药科研院所研究生教育实际,提出加强医药科研院所研究生思想政治教育工作的思考与对策。

国奖本科生的师生互动特征及其影响因素

针对大学师生互动不足的现实问题,基于华中科技大学本科生学情调查数据,抽取其中的国家奖学金获得者作为样本,研究他们的师生互动特征及其影响因素。结果显示,国奖本科生的师生互动稳定地以学习性互动为主,在性别、年级上不存在统计学差异,在学科上存在较小的统计学差异。与学生投入的其他指标相比,国奖本科生的师生互动水平持续偏低,属于学生投入中的“洼地”;但与其他本科生相比,国奖本科生的师生互动水平明显更高,呈现“洼地高坡”现象。国奖本科生师生互动受到院校支持和学生投入的交互影响,在院校支持方面受到课外指导的显著正向影响,在学生投入方面受到课程学习、自主学习、生生互动的显著正向影响,其中课程学习的影响最大。为促进大学师生互动,需要深入探究师生互动不足问题的根源,并以典型示范带动普遍提高。

Game Between Innateness and Posteriority——Status Quo Analysis and Practical Exploration of College English Teaching in Sport Institutes

As a special group in the college,college English teaching in sport institutes has not been taken seriously enough,and English learning by the PE college students also has been in the passive state.This paper attempts to start from this particular group to explore and analyze the main problems existing in the English teaching in sport institutes,and points out that only combining with flexible and effective teaching methods and means,making full use of multimedia teaching and increasing the fun of the classroom,can effectively improve the English teaching level in sport institutes.