World University Rankings Statistical Issues And Possible Remedies

Author : Soh Kay Cheng
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789813200814

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World University Rankings: Statistical Issues And Possible Remedies by Soh Kay Cheng Pdf

World university ranking started one and a half decades ago for the purpose of understanding what makes an excellent institution of higher education. Subsequent to the appearance of the Academic Ranking of World Universities at the Shanghai Jiaotong University, there soon emerged the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. These three ranking systems are considered the classics as they are the fore-runners, although no less than ten new systems have come to the arena. The various ranking systems adopt a common approach of weight-and-sum to process the indicator data. Each system, somewhat arbitrarily, decides on a set of indicators and assigns different weights to these, presumably reflecting their relative importance. This simple (and simplistic) approach meets well common sense. And, in fact, much of the discussion on world university rankings is conducted at the commonsensical level. However, analyses conducted in the recent years uncovered several problems of the prevalent approach: spurious precision, mutual compensation, weight discrepancy, indicator redundancy, etc., which render the overall scores and ranking suspect in terms of validity. These are due to systems ignoring the fact that world university rankings are a form of social measurement and therefore need be seen from this perspective. Moreover, rankings encourage competition and, in the highly competitive world of today, it is natural that institutional attention is focused on the ranking results. By now, the original purpose of world university ranking seems to have been overshadowed, and world university rankings look more like international academic contests, as though they are annual sports meets. This monograph collects together many articles pertaining to the identified measurement and statistical issues of world university rankings and suggests remedies to make ranking results more trustworthy.

Author : Kay Cheng Soh
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789813276550

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Pisa And Pirls: The Effects Of Culture And School Environment by Kay Cheng Soh Pdf

International comparative studies of student achievement have caught the attention of governments, policy-makers, school leaders and educational researchers globally. They have become benchmarks of education for countries in the world and provide a broad perspective for countries to evaluate their education achievement. However, culture and school environment are two critical factors affecting educational achievement that deserve careful consideration and re-interpretation. This book brings light to these conceptual and methodological issues.The 14 articles in this book deal with various aspects of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), including cultural and social environments, principals' roles and views, achievements in Reading, Science, and Mathematics, and the trustworthiness of international comparisons. The articles use PISA and PIRLS data to present new insights and interpretations of international surveys. These insights will help educators, administrators, and policy-makers understand the working mechanisms of their school systems and the relationships between students' achievement and the culture and school environment they are in.This book is a companion volume to the author's earlier publication — PISA: Issues and Effects in Singapore, East Asia, and the World (World Scientific, 2017).

Author : Kiat Seng Yeo,Zhiren Yang,Andy Chan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811229589

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Research Assessment Framework For Global Universities 2020 by Kiat Seng Yeo,Zhiren Yang,Andy Chan Pdf

The World University Research Rankings 2020 is a novel methodology designed to evaluate research multi-disciplinarity, complemented by indicators to gauge research impact and research collaborative-ness. Together, these three key aspects make up the composite index for the world university research rankings methodology.The aim of this evidence-based new index is to inform universities objectively on their world research standing; provide insights into their relative strengths and weaknesses; raise awareness and promote collaborative and multi-disciplinary research. The indicators that were chosen reflect this aspirational goal to help universities better understand how they can seize opportunities in this increasingly complex and inter-connected world, and relook at how universities' research excellence can be assessed holistically with respect to how they are able to harness the synergies created from bringing together multi-disciplinary and collaborative teams to sustain and elevate research impact.This new index is designed through a novel and fresh methodology from the existing ones (i.e. QS, THE, ARWU) to evaluate the three key components — research multi-disciplinarity, research impact, and research collaborative-ness. Together, these form a new and differentiated composite index under this research assessment framework for universities. Data is derived objectively based on OECD's schema in Web of Science's InCites through a 10-year period from 2009 to 2018.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
Page : 2004 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788676802555

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Proceedings of the XIII International Symposium SymOrg 2012: Innovative Management and Business Performance by Anonim Pdf

Author : Igor Kabashkin,Irina Yatskiv,Olegas Prentkovskis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030446109

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Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication by Igor Kabashkin,Irina Yatskiv,Olegas Prentkovskis Pdf

This book reports on cutting-edge theories and methods for analyzing complex systems, such as transportation and communication networks and discusses multi-disciplinary approaches to dependability problems encountered when dealing with complex systems in practice. The book presents the most noteworthy methods and results discussed at the International Conference on Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication (RelStat), which took place in Riga, Latvia on October 16 – 19, 2019. It spans a broad spectrum of topics, from mathematical models and design methodologies, to software engineering, data security and financial issues, as well as practical problems in technical systems, such as transportation and telecommunications, and in engineering education.

Author : Downing, Kevin,Ganotice, Jr., Fraide A.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522508205

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World University Rankings and the Future of Higher Education by Downing, Kevin,Ganotice, Jr., Fraide A. Pdf

Delivering quality education to students while remaining competitive at an international level is only one of the many challenges universities face today. To attain their goals, universities must adopt new strategies to achieve academic excellence. World University Rankings and the Future of Higher Education is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the implementation of a ranking system for higher education institutions, providing a thorough overview of the impacts of these rankings on educational quality. Exploring the benefits and challenges of this system in a global context, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, students, administrators, and policy makers interested in the effects of university rankings in the education sector and beyond.

Author : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Publisher : UNESCO
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789231041310

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World Social Science Report 2010 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Pdf

Social science from Western countries continues to have the greatest global influence, but the field is expanding rapidly in Asia and Latin America, particularly in China and Brazil. In sub-Saharan Africa, social scientists from South Africa, Nigeria andKenya produce 75% of academic publications. In South Asia, barring some centres of excellence in India, social sciences as a whole have low priority. These are a few of the findings from World Social Science Report, 2010: Knowledge divides. Produced by the International Social Science Council (ISSC) and co-published with UNESCO, the Report is the first comprehensive overview of the field in over a decade. Hundreds of social scientists from around the world contributed their expertise to the publication. Gudmund Hernes, President of the ISSC, Adebayo Olukoshi, Director of the United Nations African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), Hebe Vessuri, Director, Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), and François Héran, Director of Research, National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), France, are among the experts who presented the Report during its official launch at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 25 June 2010.

Author : Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire,Tella, Adeyinka
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668482674

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Impact of Global University Ranking Systems on Developing Countries by Onyancha, Omwoyo Bosire,Tella, Adeyinka Pdf

The emotive discourses on the subject of university rankings are directly linked to the effect of such rankings on the performance of universities throughout the world. It has been observed that the top-ranked universities attract major financial commitments from the industry, the best students, quality researchers, and a wide range of other quality endowments such as equipment, libraries, and laboratories. It is not surprising that the ranking of universities has gained popularity and become a significant factor shaping not only the reputation of universities but also the performance of said institutions around the world, including the developing countries. Impact of Global University Ranking Systems on Developing Countries presents a collection of perspectives from scholars and other stakeholders on the impact of the global ranking systems on developing countries. The book is an additional resource for discussion and discourse as far as the global university ranking systems are concerned and opens new frontiers for further research. Covering key topics such as assessment, ethics, and academic freedom, this premier reference source is ideal for administrators, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Priscilla Toka Mmantsetsa Marope,Peter J. Wells,Unesco,Ellen Hazelkorn
Publisher : UNESCO
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789230011567

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Rankings and Accountability in Higher Education: Uses and Misuses by Priscilla Toka Mmantsetsa Marope,Peter J. Wells,Unesco,Ellen Hazelkorn Pdf

The growing impact of university rankings on public policy and on students choices has stirred controversy worldwide. This unique volume brings together the architects of university rankings and their critics to debate the uses and misuses of existing rankings. With voices from five continents, it provides a comprehensive overview of current thinking on the subject and sets out alternative approaches and complementary tools for a new era of transparent and informed use of higher education ranking tables.

Author : Thomas P. Ryan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-22
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0470128437

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Modern Engineering Statistics by Thomas P. Ryan Pdf

An introductory perspective on statistical applications in the field of engineering Modern Engineering Statistics presents state-of-the-art statistical methodology germane to engineering applications. With a nice blend of methodology and applications, this book provides and carefully explains the concepts necessary for students to fully grasp and appreciate contemporary statistical techniques in the context of engineering. With almost thirty years of teaching experience, many of which were spent teaching engineering statistics courses, the author has successfully developed a book that displays modern statistical techniques and provides effective tools for student use. This book features: Examples demonstrating the use of statistical thinking and methodology for practicing engineers A large number of chapter exercises that provide the opportunity for readers to solve engineering-related problems, often using real data sets Clear illustrations of the relationship between hypothesis tests and confidence intervals Extensive use of Minitab and JMP to illustrate statistical analyses The book is written in an engaging style that interconnects and builds on discussions, examples, and methods as readers progress from chapter to chapter. The assumptions on which the methodology is based are stated and tested in applications. Each chapter concludes with a summary highlighting the key points that are needed in order to advance in the text, as well as a list of references for further reading. Certain chapters that contain more than a few methods also provide end-of-chapter guidelines on the proper selection and use of those methods. Bridging the gap between statistics education and real-world applications, Modern Engineering Statistics is ideal for either a one- or two-semester course in engineering statistics.

Author : Jung Cheol Shin,Robert K. Toutkoushian,Ulrich Teichler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400711167

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University Rankings by Jung Cheol Shin,Robert K. Toutkoushian,Ulrich Teichler Pdf

This ground-breaking and exhaustive analysis of university ranking surveys scrutinizes their theoretical bases, methodological issues, societal impact, and policy implications, providing readers with a deep understanding of these controversial comparators. The authors propose that university rankings are misused by policymakers and institutional leaders alike. They assert that these interested parties overlook the highly problematic internal logic of ranking methodologies even as they obsess over the surveys’ assessment of their status. The result is that institutions suffer from short-termism, realigning their resources to maximize their relative rankings. While rankings are widely used in policy and academic discussions, this is the first book to explore the theoretical and methodological issues of ranking itself. It is a welcome contribution to an often highly charged debate. Far from showing how to manipulate the system, this collection of work by key researchers aims to enlighten interested parties.

Author : Kevin Downing,Petrus Johannes Loock,Sarah Gravett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000368109

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The Impact of Higher Education Ranking Systems on Universities by Kevin Downing,Petrus Johannes Loock,Sarah Gravett Pdf

This book, written by three generations of rankings academics with considerable experience from three very different regions of the globe, lifts the lid on the real impact of higher education ranking systems (HERS) on universities and their stakeholders. It critically analyses the criteria that make up the ‘Big Three’ global ranking systems and, using interviews with senior administrators, academics and managers, discusses their impact on universities from four very different continents. Higher education continues to be dominated by a reputational hierarchy of institutions that sustains and is reinforced by HERS. Despite all the opinions and arguments about the legitimacy of the rankings as a construct, it seems experts agree that they are here to stay. The question, therefore, seems to be less about whether or not universities should be compared and ranked, but the manner in which this is undertaken. Delivering a fresh perspective on global rankings, this book summarizes the development of HERS and provides a critical evaluation of the effects of HERS on four different major regions – South Africa, the Arab region, South East Asia, and Australia. It will appeal to any academic, student, university administrator or governing body interested in or affected by global higher education ranking systems.

Author : Łukasz Sułkowski
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000875942

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Managing the Digital University by Łukasz Sułkowski Pdf

The reflection on university management is based on the question about the shape of universities of the future. Civic, responsible, sustainable, virtual, digital, and many other universities can be mentioned among the concepts present in the literature. All these names describe an important distinctive feature of a university, which will gain more and more importance in the future. However, given the fundamental importance of the radical change taking place, it seems that the most appropriate name, reflecting the essence of the emerging new formation, is "digital university." This is because of the importance of digital transformation, which has been developing for several decades, bringing deep and multidirectional changes in the areas of technology, economy, society, and culture. It is a disruptive civilizational transition and, although stretched over many decades, it is revolutionary in nature, significantly changing our lives in the Anthropocene. The book has three cognitive and pragmatic objectives: to provide a new perspective on the changing academic organization and management; to reflect on higher education management concepts and methods; and to present an overview of university management, governance, and leadership, useful from the perspective of academic managers, and other stakeholders. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis. com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Author : Potocan, Vojko,Ün?an, Mustafa C.,Nedelko, Zlatko
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522507321

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Handbook of Research on Managerial Solutions in Non-Profit Organizations by Potocan, Vojko,Ün?an, Mustafa C.,Nedelko, Zlatko Pdf

Non-profit Organizations (NPOs) are the fastest growing organizations in modern society. They exist in a liminal realm between public and private organizations, and because of this, new jurisdictions are created for NPOs. The existence of NPOs is contingent upon their adequacy, and management is a key determining factor as to whether an organization survives. The Handbook of Research on Managerial Solutions in Non-Profit Organizations provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings related to the successful management of nonprofits. Providing insights into the best practices and valuable comparisons between strategies in different contexts, this book gives invaluable support for nonprofit managers, policy makers, students, and researchers.

Author : National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1536 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medicine
ISBN : MINN:31951D010928702

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National Library of Medicine Current Catalog by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) Pdf