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International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability

International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability (IJHES)

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International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability (2 papers in press)

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  • Temporal changes in enrolment across different stages of higher education in India: a gender-based analysis   Order a copy of this article
    by Sangita Das, Amit Kundu 
    Abstract: This study examines gender disparities in higher education across Indian states by analysing trends in the gross enrolment ratio (GER) and gender parity index (GPI) at four levels: undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), MPhil, and PhD between 2016-2017 and 2021-2022. The state-level analysis reveals that GER values in most Indian states are modest at the graduation level and have gradually declined at higher levels, including postgraduate, MPhil, and PhD. At the UG, PG, and MPhil levels, the GPI exceeds 1 in India. To understand factors affecting enrolment patterns, the study employs panel data regression with GER as the predictor. Fixed effects regression shows that higher household income, increased public expenditure on higher education, greater college availability, improved pupil-teacher ratios, reduced disparities in hostel intake, and higher levels of parental education and employment are all positively associated with increased GER across various stages of higher education, supporting India's sustainable development goals.
    Keywords: higher education; gross enrolment ratio; GER; gender disparity; gender parity index; GPI; panel data regression; India.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2026.10076715
     
  • Assessing the quality and adequacy of teaching and learning resources of the science, laboratory and technology programme in Nigerian universities   Order a copy of this article
    by Olabamiji John Onifade, Michael Oluwaseun Olomu, Willie Owolabi Siyanbola, Yemi Hezekiah Gbadegesin 
    Abstract: This study examined the quality and adequacy of the teaching resources available for implementing the Science, Laboratory and Technology (SLT) curriculum in Nigerian universities. The study also assessed undergraduate students enrolment and academic performance in the programme. The study utilised a large dataset from a survey conducted by SWOOT Technology for the Nigeria Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NILST) covering the nine universities offering the programme in Nigeria. The study employed a structured questionnaire and observation checklist, which were supported by oral interviews. Results revealed that higher percentage (93%) of the academic staff were qualified to teach in the programme, but only a few were registered practitioners. The teaching and learning resources available in the institutions were fairly adequate, with an increase in student enrolment and satisfactory students academic performance. The study concludes that to a considerable extent, Nigerian universities have the required resources to implement the SLT curriculum. The study recommends professional certification for the academic staff to enhance the quality of graduates from the programme.
    Keywords: science; laboratory; programme; curriculum; universities.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2026.10076776
     

 

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