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Kyle Grayson; J. Paul Grayson – Quality in Higher Education, 2024
Quality of universities is best viewed through the eyes of stakeholders. Yet, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, rankings conducted by various agencies purport to provide one overall measure of university quality. This article re-examines some of the data used by university rankers. In so doing, it shows that their information can be repackaged…
Descriptors: Universities, Educational Quality, Reputation, Institutional Evaluation
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Kurt C. Mayer; Alan L. Morse; Yash Padhye – Sport Management Education Journal, 2024
The current exploratory study determined the prevalence of the sport management academic degree being offered in top-ranked institutions as based on "U.S. News & World Report" rankings. A focus on the differences of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees being offered, or not offered, was placed on national universities and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics, Reputation, Athletics
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Dembereldorj, Zoljargal – International Journal of Higher Education, 2018
This paper discusses the relevant literature on higher education rankings and its impact on higher education institutions across the globe. The literature suggests that global university rankings impact higher education institutions both in advanced economy and developing countries to build competence to race and exist. Universities in an advanced…
Descriptors: Higher Education, International Assessment, Classification, Literature Reviews
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Arbaugh, J. B.; Fornaciari, Charles J.; Hwang, Alvin – Journal of Management Education, 2016
Although the volume of business and management education (BME) research has expanded substantially, concerns remain about the field's legitimacy and its ability to attract new and dedicated scholars. An obstacle that may impede field development is lack of knowledge about influential works and authors to frame topical areas of inquiry and future…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Management Development, Citation Analysis, Journal Articles
de Beer, Arnold S. – 1981
Arguing that professionalism constitutes a method according to which journalism is able to consolidate its position in society and gain the confidence of governments and the public, this paper discusses some theoretical parameters that can serve as a conceptual basis for journalistic professionalization. Noting that according to the sociology of…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Classification, Journalism
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Stapleton, Paul; Helms-Park, Rena; Radia, Pavlina – Internet and Higher Education, 2006
This study examined 68 Web sources selected by 19 second-language (L2) students while preparing to write research papers. Students submitted an annotated bibliography consisting of ten sources from print or electronic media. Each Web source was classified according to type (e.g., news or advocacy). Of the 68 sites, 29 were considered conventional,…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Research Papers (Students), Reputation, Rating Scales