THE NEXUS OF INSTITUTE INFRASTRUCTURE AND STUDENT ENROLLMENT CHOICES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS"
Abstract
This comparative analysis examines the intricate relationship between institute infrastructure and student enrollment choices in the realm of higher education institutions. The study delves into the factors influencing prospective students' decisions to select one institution over another, with a particular focus on the tangible and intangible aspects of institutional infrastructure. Drawing on a diverse dataset encompassing multiple universities, this research employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore the impact of infrastructure elements, such as campus facilities, technology resources, and academic support services, on enrollment patterns. The findings illuminate a nuanced interplay between infrastructure and student preferences, shedding light on the crucial role these physical and operational attributes play in shaping institutional attractiveness. Moreover, through a comparative lens, the study discerns variations in enrollment trends across institutions with varying infrastructure profiles. These insights not only contribute to the body of knowledge surroundings higher education decision-making but also offer actionable recommendations for institutions and policy makers seeking to enhance their appeal and competitiveness. The paper has two phases- In the first phase, it determines the review through the literature, and further explain about the nexus of institute infrastructure with the student enrolment choices. As, this review paper also comprises of bibliography analysis, therefore the researcher has used the data taken from the Scopus database and dimension and thereafter combined those to the bibliometric techniques through VosViewer software, to reveal bibliographic coupling, author-document relation etc., so that an overview could be presented for the better understanding of the topic. This review paper reveals about the relation between the students choice and institute infrastructure in the higher education institutions and also suggests some viable suggestion that would enrich the work of Institutions in the present saga. Ultimately, this research underscores the significance of considering infrastructure as a pivotal factor in understanding student enrollment choices, thereby providing a valuable framework for institutions to adapt and improve their offerings in alignment with evolving student needs and preferences in the higher education landscape.
Keyword : Infrastructure, Enrolment Choice, Bibliometric Analysis, VosViewer, Scopus, Development Program, Dimension.
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